Denmark Cushion

Denmark Cushion Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Denmark Cushion is a decorative crochet cushion cover designed to showcase a map and flag of Denmark. This project creates a finished cushion measuring 35x35 cm (14"x14"), perfect for adding a geographical or cultural touch to any room. The pattern is particularly suitable for those wanting to celebrate Danish heritage or educate children about Denmark's location and significance as the home of LEGO. The cushion consists of two coordinating squares—one featuring a map design and one featuring the Danish flag—that work together to create a complete cover for a standard pillow insert.

Techniques Used

This advanced-level crochet project employs fundamental single crochet construction throughout, making it accessible to experienced crocheters who are comfortable with consistent stitch work and color changes. The pattern utilizes a structured row-by-row construction method, with each row containing 75 single crochet stitches. Rows are worked from top to bottom, and each row is completed with a chain-1 turning stitch that does not count as part of the stitch count. The two squares are worked separately and can be constructed using either written pattern instructions or a provided graph, allowing crafters to choose their preferred method of following the design. The use of color blocking with two distinct yarn colors (red and white) creates the visual representation of the Danish flag and map elements.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout both cushion squares, creating a dense, structured fabric
• Chain (ch) – Used for turning chains at the end of each row and for foundational chains
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Likely used for joining or finishing details
• Yarn Over (yo) – The fundamental hand motion used in all crochet stitches

Materials and Tools

The Denmark Cushion pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished product. The recommended yarn is Drops Safran, a 100% cotton yarn in sport weight (5 ply), chosen for its durability and smooth finish suitable for a decorative home accessory. The pattern requires a US D-3 mm crochet hook, which pairs appropriately with the sport-weight yarn to create the specified gauge. For color A (red), crafters will need 3 skeins of Drops Safran in red 19, while color B (white) requires 1 skein of Drops Safran in white 17. Each skein contains 160 meters or 175 yards and weighs 50 grams (1.8 ounces). Additional supplies include scissors for yarn finishing, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a 35x35 cm (14"x14") pillow insert to complete the cushion.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The working gauge for this project is 10x10 cm (4"x4") equals 21 single crochet stitches by 25 rows. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the finished cushion size of 35x35 cm (14"x14"), which is designed to fit a standard pillow insert of the same dimensions. Crafters should always crochet a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their tension matches the pattern specifications.