Catch A Wave Crochet Pillow in Bernat Maker Home Dec - BRC0520-001617M - Downloadable PDF

Catch A Wave Crochet Pillow in Bernat Maker Home Dec – Pattern Summary

The Catch A Wave Crochet Pillow is a design by the Bernat Design Team that produces a finished decorative cushion measuring approximately 18 inches [45.5 cm] square. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern rated at an intermediate skill level, making it a satisfying project for crocheters who are comfortable working from a colorwork chart and managing multiple yarn colors.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a square decorative throw pillow with a graphic wave motif worked across the front panel. The design is crocheted in two separate pieces — a patterned front and a solid back — which are then joined to create the complete cushion cover. The wave design gives the pillow a bold, coastal-inspired aesthetic that works well as a home décor accent piece.

Construction and Techniques

• Colorwork from a chart: The front panel is worked following a printed colorwork chart spanning 58 rows. Right-side rows are read from right to left, and wrong-side rows are read from left to right — a standard approach for flat crochet colorwork that helps crocheters keep accurate track of their position in the design.
• Two-piece construction: The pillow is made in a front piece and a back piece worked separately, then assembled. This is a practical construction method that makes seaming and stuffing straightforward.
• Foundation chain: Both the front and back begin with a chain of 55 stitches, yielding 54 working stitches across each row.
• Color management: The pattern uses at least two contrast colors (Contrast A and Contrast B) for the front wave motif, requiring the crocheter to carry or switch yarns as directed by the chart.
• Solid back panel: The back is worked in a single color (Contrast C) in simple single crochet rows until it matches the length of the front, keeping the construction clean and efficient.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc): This is the primary and only stitch used throughout the entire pattern, for both the front colorwork panel and the solid back. The wave pattern is achieved entirely through color changes within single crochet, rather than through stitch texture or shaping.
• Foundation chain: A starting chain of 55 is used for both pieces, with the first single crochet worked into the second chain from the hook.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 single crochet stitches and 13 rows to 4 inches [10 cm]. Achieving this gauge is important for ensuring the finished pillow reaches the intended 18-inch [45.5 cm] square dimensions. Crocheters are encouraged to swatch and adjust their hook size as needed before beginning.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is designed for Bernat® Maker Home Dec™, a chunky weight yarn sold in 8.8 oz / 250 g skeins with approximately 317 yards / 290 meters per skein. The following colorways are specified:

• Contrast A – Steel Blue (11006): 1 ball, approximately 105 yards / 96 meters required
• Contrast B – Cream (11009): 1 ball, approximately 150 yards / 137 meters required
• Contrast C: Used for the solid back panel (full colorway details appear in the complete PDF)

Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ is a cotton-nylon blend yarn designed specifically for home décor projects. Its chunky weight and smooth texture make it well-suited for colorwork, as color transitions read clearly and the fabric works up quickly.

Recommended Hook

While the hook size is detailed fully within the complete PDF, the chunky weight of Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ typically calls for a larger crochet hook appropriate to the yarn's weight category, and crocheters should adjust as needed to match the stated gauge.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters who