"Daisy Cushion" - Free Cushion Crochet Pattern For Home - Cushion Crochet Pattern in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

Daisy Cushion Free Crochet Pattern – Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

The Daisy Cushion is a charming and colourful home accessory crochet pattern designed by Annemarie Benthem and published by Paintbox Yarns. Rated as easy/intermediate in difficulty, this free downloadable PDF pattern guides you through creating a beautiful cushion cover decorated with floral motifs, perfectly sized to fit a standard 45 cm (18 in) square cushion pad. It is an ideal project for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to explore the satisfying world of motif-based construction.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete square cushion cover measuring 45 cm (18 in) to fit a standard cushion pad of the same size. The cover features a cushion front constructed from 25 individual Flower Squares, each measuring approximately 8 cm (3¼ in) square. The cushion back is worked separately and the finished cover fastens with four buttons of approximately 3 cm (1¼ in), making it easy to remove for washing or to swap cushion pads. The overall effect is a vibrant, daisy-inspired design that brings a handcrafted, cottage-style charm to any home interior.

Construction and Techniques

The Daisy Cushion is worked using a combination of well-established crochet construction methods:

• Worked flat: Both the individual Flower Squares and the cushion back are crocheted flat, meaning each piece is worked in rows or rounds on a flat plane rather than in the round as a tube.
• Motif construction: The cushion front is built from 25 separate Flower Square motifs, each crocheted individually before being assembled. This modular approach is a popular technique that allows for easy colour changes between motifs and manageable bite-sized sections of work.
• Seamed joining: Once all 25 Flower Squares are complete, they are joined together using a seamed technique, constructing the full cushion front panel. Seaming crochet motifs is a fundamental skill that gives a neat, structured finish to the joined fabric.
• Stripes: The pattern incorporates stripe work, likely featured on the cushion back, adding visual interest and making excellent use of the multiple yarn colours included in the design.
• Button band fastening: The back opening is finished with a button fastening, a practical and decorative detail that is a hallmark of well-finished cushion cover construction.

Stitches Used

The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology with US equivalents provided in brackets throughout, making it accessible to crocheters worldwide. The stitches featured include:

• Chain (ch) – the foundational stitch used to begin motifs and form stitch spaces
• Slip stitch (ss) – used for joining rounds and moving yarn without adding height
• Double crochet (dc) / US: Single crochet (sc) – a short, dense stitch used throughout the construction
• Treble (tr) / US: Double crochet (dc) – a mid-height stitch forming key structural elements of the flower motifs
• Double treble (dtr) / US: Treble (tr) – a taller stitch that adds the elongated petal-like detail characteristic of daisy-style flower motifs

The combination of these stitches creates the layered, dimensional appearance of each Flower Square, with the taller stitches forming the daisy petals radiating from a central point.

Materials and Yarn

The recommended yarn is Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, a smooth, easy-care DK weight yarn that works up beautifully for home accessories. The palette used in this pattern is bright and cheerful, featuring multiple named colourways:

• Champagne White (C) – the main colour, requiring 2 × 100g balls, used for the background of the Flower Squares and the cushion back