Full Circle Pillow in Caron Simply Soft - Downloadable PDF

Full Circle Pillow Crochet Pattern in Caron Simply Soft – Free Downloadable PDF

This free crochet pattern from Caron guides you through creating a beautifully round, circular pillow approximately 14 inches (35.5 cm) in diameter. Rated as an Easy beginner-friendly project, the Full Circle Pillow is a satisfying make that works up in a single piece, minimizing seaming and finishing work. It is a perfect introduction to working in the round with double crochet, and the finished cushion makes a stylish, tactile home décor accessory.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a round crocheted pillow cover worked entirely in one piece, designed to fit a 14-inch (35.5 cm) round pillow form. The circular construction means the front and back of the pillow are both crocheted as expanding and contracting discs, joined together around the pillow insert. The result is a smooth, structured cushion with a clean circular silhouette.

Construction Method

The pillow is worked in one piece, which is one of its most appealing features for beginners. The crocheter starts at the center of the first circle and works outward in continuous rounds, increasing stitches evenly to create a flat disc. Once the disc reaches the correct diameter, a series of straight rounds are worked to form the side edge of the pillow. The second side is then shaped by decreasing stitches in a mirror image of the increases, drawing the fabric back into a flat circle and enclosing the pillow form neatly.

Techniques Used

• Working in the round: Every round is joined with a slip stitch and begins with a turning chain, making this an ideal pattern for learning circular crochet construction.
• Even increases: The expanding disc is shaped by working 9 double crochet increases per round, distributed evenly across each round to keep the fabric lying flat without ruffling or cupping.
• Even decreases (Dc2tog): The closing side of the pillow uses the double crochet two together (Dc2tog) decrease technique, which neatly reduces the stitch count by 9 stitches per round, mirroring the increase section.
• Stitch markers: A stitch marker is used to track the end of specific rounds, a helpful habit for beginners learning to navigate circular crochet.
• Slip stitch joining: Each round is closed with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3, keeping the joins tidy and consistent.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to start the magic foundation and as a turning chain at the beginning of every round, where ch 3 counts as a double crochet throughout the pattern.
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join each round and to begin the foundation ring.
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the entire pillow. The gauge is 14 dc and 7 rows to 4 inches (10 cm), making this a relatively quick stitch to work with aran-weight yarn.
• Double crochet two together (Dc2tog): A standard decrease stitch used during the closing rounds of the pillow to reduce the stitch count and shape the second circular face of the cushion.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Caron® Simply Soft® yarn, a popular smooth aran-weight yarn available in several colorways specified in this pattern. The recommended shades are Blue Mint (B9608), Mango (B9605), and Ocean (39759), giving crafters a choice of fresh, modern tones. You will need 2 balls of your chosen color, each ball containing 6 oz / 170.1 g and 315 yards / 288 meters of yarn.

• Yarn: Caron® Simply Soft® – 2 balls in Blue Mint (B9608), Mango (B9605), or Ocean (39759)
• Yarn weight: Aran
• Crochet hook: US Size 7 (4.5 mm), or the size needed to achieve the stated gauge