Brioche Infinity Pillow

Brioche Infinity Pillow Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

The Brioche Infinity Pillow is an original crochet cushion design by LillaBjörnCrochet (designer Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). This intermediate-level project creates a decorative pillow using the brioche crochet technique, a textured method that produces a distinctive raised, dimensional appearance ideal for home décor applications.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a finished crochet pillow or cushion. The brioche technique creates a visually striking fabric with pronounced texture and depth, making it an attractive decorative accent piece for sofas, beds, or chairs. The finished product showcases the characteristic brioche stitch structure, which is known for its elegant, sculptural quality.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Brioche Crochet: The primary technique featured in this pattern, brioche crochet involves working into the loops created by previous rows to build dimensional, textured fabric
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): A foundational stitch used to create the raised post effects characteristic of brioche work, worked by inserting the hook from back to front to back around the post of indicated stitches
• Chain Stitches and Chain Spaces: Used for foundation and shaping, including standard chains and chain-2 spaces for stitch placement

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Key stitches include chain stitches (ch), back post double crochet (BPdc), and chain spaces (ch-sp and ch2-sp). The brioche technique relies heavily on post stitches to achieve its characteristic texture and visual interest.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn, a premium blend of 78% cotton and 22% acrylic. The yarn is sport weight, offering excellent drape and stitch definition ideal for detailed brioche work. The pattern specifies:

• Yarn A (801 Moon Stone): 3 skeins (approximately 390 meters or 426 yards total)
• Yarn B (811 Deep Amethyst): 1 skein (approximately 130 meters or 142 yards)

The cotton-acrylic blend provides durability, breathability, and easy care for a finished cushion that will withstand regular use and washing. Sport weight yarn allows for precise stitch definition, essential for showcasing the brioche technique's textural qualities.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While brioche crochet requires understanding of post stitches and working into specific loop placements, the pattern is accessible to crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technical repertoire.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer LillaBjörnCrochet. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations and instructions using standard US crochet terminology to guide crafters through the construction process.