Fox Cushion

Fox Cushion by Sam Pratt

What Is Being Made

The Fox Cushion is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed to create a decorative round cushion cover with a finished diameter of 33cm (approximately 13 inches). This cushion project is ideal for crafters new to crochet who want to complete a practical home décor item. The cushion cover is worked in two identical circular pieces that are later assembled and stuffed with a 35cm (14-inch) cushion pad.

Crochet Techniques Used

This project employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The circular construction begins with a magic ring, a technique that creates a tight center point for seamless round shaping. Working in the round is a core method used throughout, with increases strategically placed to maintain the flat circular shape as the piece grows outward. The pattern uses straightforward increases by working multiple stitches into single stitches, which is a basic shaping technique essential for creating dimensional crochet pieces.

Stitches Used

The Fox Cushion pattern utilizes a limited selection of fundamental crochet stitches, making it accessible for beginners:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to begin rounds and create turning chains
• Treble (tr) – the primary stitch used throughout the circular construction, providing height and structure
• Treble 2 together (Tr2tog) – a decrease stitch for shaping
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and complete circular sections

Materials and Specifications

The Fox Cushion requires DK weight yarn (double knit), a versatile medium weight ideal for detailed work and quick project completion. The color palette consists of three 50g balls: rust (A), cream (B), and black (C), allowing for color blocking and design detail. A 5mm crochet hook is used throughout the project. The tension is set at 15 stitches and 8 rows over a 10cm x 10cm (4-inch x 4-inch) square, which helps ensure the finished cushion reaches its intended 33cm diameter. A 35cm (14-inch) cushion pad is required for stuffing and completing the finished piece.

Construction Details

The cushion is constructed as two identical circular pieces (back and front), with one worked in rust DK and one in cream DK. Each circle begins with a magic ring and builds outward through three rounds of increases using treble stitches. The first round establishes 12 stitches, the second round doubles this to 24 stitches, and the third round continues the increase pattern to create the full circular shape. Slip stitches join each round, creating a neat, finished edge suitable for assembly.