Rainbow Roll in Yarn and Colors Epic - YAC100061 - Downloadable PDF

Yarn and Colors Rainbow Roll Crochet Cushion Pattern – Downloadable PDF

The Rainbow Roll is a beginner-friendly crochet cushion pattern designed by Yarn and Colors, available as a downloadable PDF. Inspired by the vivid, sweeping arc of a rainbow in the sky, this design captures the full circular form of a rainbow — a shape that is rarely seen in its entirety from ground level — and translates it beautifully into a striking round cushion. Crocheting this project gives makers the unique satisfaction of completing the full circle that nature so rarely reveals.

The pattern is part of the Easy Lookbook Rainbow collection from Yarn and Colors, a series celebrating the vibrant, layered shades found in this natural phenomenon. The Rainbow Roll is an ideal project for those new to crochet or looking for a relaxing, confidence-building make with a bold, colourful result.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a round roll-style cushion — sometimes referred to as a bolster or cylinder cushion — worked in rainbow-inspired colour shades. The circular, repeating colour bands mimic the concentric arcs of a rainbow, making this cushion a vibrant and eye-catching home accessory.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As a beginner-level crochet pattern, the Rainbow Roll is designed to be accessible to those who are relatively new to the craft. Crochet cushion patterns of this style typically involve:

• Working in the round – building circular or tubular sections by joining rounds, which is the fundamental technique behind the rainbow roll shape
• Basic crochet stitches suitable for beginner skill level, such as chain stitches, slip stitches, and double crochet (UK) / single crochet (US)
• Colour changes – transitioning between multiple rainbow shades to create the characteristic banded, multicolour effect
• Joining rounds – neatly closing each round to maintain the cylindrical cushion form

The pattern is available in both UK and US crochet terminology, as well as in Dutch and German, making it accessible to a wide international audience of crochet enthusiasts.

Materials – Yarn and Hooks

The Rainbow Roll is worked in Yarn and Colors Epic, an aran weight yarn. Epic is a popular choice for cushion projects thanks to its substantial weight, which creates a satisfying stitch definition and a sturdy, well-structured fabric. A crochet hook appropriate for aran weight yarn would be used alongside this pattern. Multiple shades of Epic are required to achieve the full rainbow colour spectrum central to this design.

Pattern Details and Support

• Designer: Yarn and Colors
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Craft: Crochet
• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Languages available: English (UK), English (US), Dutch, German
• Pattern support: Available via patterns@yarnandcolors.com

The Rainbow Roll makes a wonderful handmade gift or a cheerful addition to any living space. Yarn and Colors encourages makers to share their finished projects on Instagram using #YACLookbookRainbow to join the community of Rainbow Roll crafters around the world.