Colorful Granny Pillow in Schachenmayr Catania - S9020 - Downloadable PDF

Colorful Granny Pillow in Schachenmayr Catania – Pattern S9020

This free downloadable crochet pattern (design reference S9020, titled Buntes Granny Kissen) from Schachenmayr guides you through creating a vibrant, patchwork-style cushion cover measuring 40 x 80 cm. The finished piece is built entirely from classic Granny Squares, making it an ideal project for crocheters who enjoy colourwork and modular construction. The pattern is rated as a free download and is suitable for anyone comfortable with basic crochet motifs and joining techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a rectangular cushion cover (40 x 80 cm) with a multicoloured Granny Square front panel and a coordinating back. The front face is assembled from a total of 40 individual Granny Squares, arranged according to a layout diagram included in the pattern. A zip fastening keeps the construction neat and practical. The design achieves its bold, cheerful look by combining a warm neutral base colour — Leinen (linen) — with a carefully planned rotation of six accent shades, producing a cohesive yet lively patchwork effect.

Granny Square Designs Used

The pattern features two distinct Granny Square constructions, referred to as Granny Square A and Granny Square B, each worked from a central ring outward over four rounds. The first two rounds of each square are crocheted in a specified two-colour sequence, while rounds three and four are always worked in Leinen, unifying all the motifs visually. There are 13 different colour combinations in total across the 40 squares:

• Granny 1 (A): Khaki + Zimt — 4 squares
• Granny 2 (B): Fango + Apfel — 4 squares
• Granny 3 (A): Apfel + Capri — 4 squares
• Granny 4 (B): Capri + Fango — 4 squares
• Granny 5 (A): Zimt + Regatta — 3 squares
• Granny 6 (A): Apfel + Fango — 3 squares
• Granny 7 (B): Capri + Zimt — 3 squares
• Granny 8 (A): Khaki + Regatta — 3 squares
• Granny 9 (B): Zimt + Khaki — 3 squares
• Granny 10 (B): Fango + Capri — 3 squares
• Granny 11 (A): Capri + Khaki — 3 squares
• Granny 12 (B): Regatta + Apfel — 3 squares
• Granny 13 (A): Capri only (solid colour) — 10 squares

Each finished Granny Square measures 8 x 8 cm, as given by the tension/gauge note in the pattern. The 10 solid Capri squares (Granny 13) provide calm, restful intervals between the multicoloured motifs, preventing the overall design from feeling too busy.

Techniques Used

The construction method is modular crochet — each square is worked individually and then joined together, rather than crocheting the fabric in one continuous piece. Key techniques include:

• Magic ring (Fadenring): Every Granny Square begins with a hand-formed loop ring, into which the first round of stitches is worked. This creates a tight, neat centre with no visible hole.
• Working in the round: All four rounds of each square are worked in joined rounds, not rows, building outward from the centre ring.
• Colour changes within a round: The pattern gives specific instructions for