Moher Cabled Matching Pillow

Moher Cabled Matching Pillow by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

The Moher Cabled Matching Pillow is an intermediate-level crochet design that transforms any room with decorative cushion covers featuring eye-catching cable and stripe patterns. These pillows offer a straightforward yet visually striking way to add color and texture to home décor. The design is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with post stitches and cable techniques.

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Bonnie Bay Crochet provides instructions for creating a cabled and striped pillow cover. The finished piece measures approximately 45 inches wide by 65 inches long and is designed to fit a standard 16-inch by 16-inch pillow insert. The combination of cable work and horizontal stripes creates visual depth and textural interest suitable for modern or traditional home interiors.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Moher Cabled Matching Pillow employs post stitch techniques as its primary structural method. Post stitches—which work around the post of previous stitches rather than into the top loops—create the dimensional cable effect that defines this design. The pattern incorporates both front post and back post variations to build the raised cable texture. Striping is achieved through color changes across rows, allowing crafters to create visual contrast using the three included yarn colors.

Stitches Included

• Double crochet (dc) – forms the foundation fabric
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – creates forward-facing cable elements
• Back post double crochet (bpdc) – creates recessed cable elements
• Front post treble crochet (fptr) – adds taller post stitch variation for cable dimension
• Half double crochet (hdc) – provides lighter stitch options
• Single crochet (sc) – used for finishing and joining
• Treble crochet (tr) – contributes to overall stitch variety
• Slip stitch (slip st) – joins rounds and secures edges

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed for aran weight yarn (also called worsted weight), which creates a fabric with good drape and structure ideal for pillows. Crafters have two yarn options:

• Red Heart Soft – 100% acrylic, 256 yards per 5-ounce skein. Requires 2 skeins of color A (Toast #1882), 1 skein of color B (Wheat #9388), and 1 skein of color C (Seafoam #9520)
• Red Heart With Love – 100% acrylic alternative with 370 yards per 7-ounce skein. Requires 2 skeins of color A, 1 skein each of colors B and C

A size J crochet hook (6.00 mm) is required to work with these yarn weights. Additional notions include a 16-inch by 16-inch pillow insert and a yarn needle for weaving in loose ends.

Skill Level and Additional Resources

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it appropriate for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with post stitches and color changes. The pattern includes complete video tutorial links for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters, providing visual guidance throughout the construction process.