Cabled Zig Zag Bolster Pillow

Cabled Zig Zag Bolster Pillow

Project Overview

The Cabled Zig Zag Bolster Pillow is an intermediate-level crochet cushion design created by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs. This project produces a decorative bolster pillow featuring a distinctive cabled zig zag pattern worked in crochet. The finished pillow measures 6 inches by 16 inches and is designed to fit a standard bolster pillow form or can be stuffed with fiberfill for a custom finish.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern utilizes crochet cable stitches as the primary technique, creating the signature zig zag visual effect that defines the pillow's aesthetic. Cable stitches in crochet involve working into stitches several rows below the current working row, producing a raised, textured appearance that mimics knitted cables. The zig zag construction requires careful stitch placement and counting to achieve the geometric pattern that flows across the pillow cover. The intermediate skill level indicates that crafters should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and have experience reading pattern instructions before beginning this project.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Deborah Norville Everyday yarn in aran weight (4ww). Approximately 400 to 431 yards are needed for the pillow cover, with an additional 343 yards optional for a crocheted pillow base
• Pillow Form: One 6-inch by 16-inch bolster pillow insert
• Fiberfill: One to one and one-half pounds of Polly Fill, optional for creating a custom pillow base if a pre-made form is not used
• Crochet Hook: Appropriate hook size for aran weight yarn (specific hook size to be confirmed in full pattern)

Construction Details

The bolster pillow cover is constructed using aran weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides good stitch definition for displaying the cable pattern. The yardage requirements allow for a complete cover that wraps around the bolster form. Crafters have the flexibility to either use a pre-made pillow insert or create their own base using crocheted fabric and fiberfill stuffing. The cabled zig zag pattern creates visual interest and texture, making this pillow suitable as both a functional cushion and a decorative home accent piece.