Crochet Bobble Edge Cushion

Crochet Bobble Edge Cushion by D D Wilder

Project Overview

This intermediate-level crochet cushion project creates a sophisticated 50 x 30cm decorative pillow featuring a textured front design with coordinating bobble edging. Designed by D D Wilder, this cushion combines classic crochet techniques with modern colorwork and finishing details to produce a professional-looking home accessory.

What Is Being Made

A rectangular cushion cover measuring 50 x 30cm, designed to fit a 50 x 35cm oblong cushion pad. The project includes a functional zip fastener opening on the back for easy insertion and removal of the cushion pad, making this both decorative and practical for home décor.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn: Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran weight yarn totaling 6 x 50g balls across three coordinating colors:

• Colour A – Mulberry (shade 16): 4 balls for the cushion back and primary structure
• Colour B – Rhubarb (shade 107): 1 ball for front textured bands
• Colour C – Grenadine (shade 200): 1 ball for front textured bands

Additional Materials: 5.00mm crochet hook, 20cm zip fastener in a matching colour, sewing needle and thread to coordinate with colour A, 1 metre of bobble fringing in a toning colour, and a 50 x 35cm oblong cushion pad.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This project employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The primary construction method uses double crochet as the main stitch throughout the cushion structure, providing a dense, stable fabric ideal for a cushion cover.

The cushion front features three bands of textured stitches in different colors, creating visual interest and dimension. These bands incorporate varied stitch types beyond basic double crochet, likely including half treble and treble stitches to achieve the textured appearance referenced in the pattern name and design concept.

Chain stitches are used for foundational rows and stitch spacing, while slip stitches join rounds and secure color changes. The pattern employs right side and wrong side construction awareness, essential for professional finishing and proper placement of the zip fastener opening.

Construction Method

The cushion back is worked in a single color (Mulberry) entirely in double crochet, providing a clean, uniform appearance. The back piece incorporates a functional opening for the 20cm zip fastener, requiring careful stitch counting and placement during construction.

The cushion front showcases the design's primary visual feature: three horizontal bands of textured stitches worked in the three coordinating yarn colors. This colorwork approach creates a striped effect with tonal variation between Mulberry, Rhubarb, and Grenadine.

Finishing and Assembly

The bobble fringing is a key design element, sewn into the top and bottom seams during the making-up process. This adds decorative texture and a professional boutique finish to the completed cushion. The zip fastener is sewn into the back opening using matching thread and a sewing needle, allowing the cushion pad to be inserted and the cover to be removable for cleaning.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 17 rows measuring 10cm square over double crochet using a 5.00mm crochet hook. Achieving correct tension is essential for the cushion to reach its intended finished dimensions and for the cushion pad to fit properly within the cover.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this project requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques including zip insertion. Crafters should be comfortable reading crochet abbreviations and following multi-step construction sequences.