Symbol Trio Pillows

Symbol Trio Pillows by Anna B. Crochet

Project Overview

The Symbol Trio Pillows is a beginner-friendly crochet cushion project designed by independent designer Anna B. Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating three decorative pillows, each featuring a different symbol design. The set includes pillows with an ampersand (&), hashtag (#), and @ sign motif, making them perfect for adding personalized, modern flair to any home décor.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates three separate 16" x 16" (or 18" x 18" for a fuller appearance) decorative throw pillows. Each pillow showcases a distinct typographic symbol worked into the crochet fabric, combining functionality with contemporary design. The pillows are designed to fit standard pillow inserts, making them practical additions to sofas, beds, or accent seating areas.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Symbol Trio Pillows employ fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern utilizes a foundation chain of 60 stitches as the starting point, establishing the base dimensions for each pillow cover. The design incorporates color work and symbol integration through a charted pattern approach, where shaded horizontal lines indicate the front or right side of the work, and plain white lines represent the reverse side. This chart-based method allows crafters to follow the symbol designs row by row while working in the right-to-left direction.

Stitches Used

While the PDF excerpt does not specify individual stitch names in detail, the pattern is classified as beginner-level, indicating the use of basic crochet stitches. The construction method suggests straightforward stitch work combined with color changes to create the symbol designs on each pillow face.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Medium weight (aran/4 weight) yarn in multiple colors. The designer used Caron Pound in white (one skein covers all three pillows), Caron Pound Blue Danube for the ampersand design, Caron One Pound Dark Pink for the hashtag design, and Loops & Threads Impeccable Orange Crush for the @ sign design. Any medium 4 weight yarn is suitable for this project.
• Crochet Hook: Size I/9 (5.50 mm) hook
• Additional Supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, and either a 16" x 16" or 18" x 18" pillow insert (the larger size creates a chunkier, fuller pillow appearance)

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Symbol Trio Pillows are accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The straightforward construction, basic stitch work, and clear charted pattern guidance make this an ideal introduction to creating decorative home items with symbolic or personalized elements.

Designer Support

Designer Anna B. Crochet, operating under the brand Pop Crochet, offers direct customer support for pattern questions and troubleshooting. Crafters can reach out through Etsy or via email at anna@popcrochet.com for assistance.