Crochet Round Cushion in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted and Big Wool - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Round Cushion by Heejin Son – Pattern Summary

This free downloadable PDF pattern by designer Heejin Son for Rowan guides crochet enthusiasts through the creation of a round crocheted cushion worked in the round from the centre outward. The design is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to explore more textural techniques such as bobble stitches. The finished cushion has a bold, tactile surface with a striking circular construction, making it an eye-catching home accessory.

Design Overview

The cushion features both a front and back panel, described in the pattern as worked alike, meaning the same construction method is used for each side. The circular shape is built up round by round from the centre, a classic approach in crochet that creates a flat, even disc. The combination of two different Rowan yarns — one worsted weight and one super chunky — gives the finished piece a rich, multi-textured appearance with depth and visual interest.

Yarns Used

The pattern calls for two distinct Rowan yarn types, used together to create contrast in weight, texture, and colour:

• Rowan Pure Wool Worsted – used as Yarn A in shade Olive 125, requiring 2 x 100gm balls. This is a worsted weight yarn, offering a smooth, defined stitch definition ideal for the foundational rounds of the cushion.
• Rowan Big Wool – a super chunky weight yarn used in three colourways:
  • Yarn B: Forest 043 – 4 x 100gm balls
  • Yarn C: Stag 071 – 3 x 100gm balls
  • Yarn D: Pine Needle 077 – 3 x 100gm balls

The use of Rowan Big Wool in multiple earthy, nature-inspired shades — Forest, Stag, and Pine Needle — alongside the warm Olive tone of the Pure Wool Worsted creates a cohesive, organic colour palette well suited to contemporary interiors.

Crochet Hooks Required

Two hook sizes are specified to accommodate the different yarn weights used throughout the pattern:

• 6.00mm (No. 4 / US J10) crochet hook – used with Rowan Pure Wool Worsted
• 7.00mm (No. 2 / US K10½) crochet hook – used with Rowan Big Wool

Tension

The pattern specifies that the first 3 rounds should measure 10 cm in diameter when worked using the 7.00mm (US K10½) crochet hook with Yarn A (Rowan Pure Wool Worsted in Olive 125). Checking tension at this early stage is particularly important in a round cushion, as any deviation will affect the overall diameter of the finished panels and the way the front and back fit together.

Techniques and Construction

The cushion is constructed using a working in the round method, beginning at the centre and increasing outward in each round to form a flat circle. This technique is fundamental to crochet in the round and requires consistent stitch placement and accurate increases to maintain a smooth, flat shape without ruffling or cupping.

Both the front and back panels are worked in the same way, ensuring a neat, symmetrical finish when the two pieces are joined together to form the completed cushion.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a range of crochet stitches and techniques, including several that add decorative texture:

• Treble (tr) – the standard tall crochet stitch (equivalent to a double treble in US terminology), used to build height and structure in the rounds