Iceberg pillow

Iceberg Pillow Cover Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Iceberg pillow cover is a textured accent cushion cover designed by KnittedDecor. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a decorative pillow cover with an unusual textured surface, making it an ideal home décor accent or housewarming gift. The finished cover measures approximately 14 x 14 inches (36 x 36 cm) and fits a standard 16 x 16 inch (40 x 40 cm) pillow.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs several fundamental and post-stitch techniques to create its distinctive textured appearance. The pattern utilizes the following stitches:

• Slip stitch – used for joining and finishing
• Chain stitch – the foundation stitch for the pattern
• Single crochet – a basic short stitch
• Front post single crochet – creates raised texture by working around the post of previous stitches
• Double crochet – a taller stitch for coverage
• Front post double crochet – adds dimensional texture by working in front of stitch posts
• Back post double crochet – complements front post stitches to create the iceberg-like textured effect

The combination of post stitches creates the three-dimensional textured surface that gives this pillow cover its distinctive iceberg appearance.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The Iceberg pillow cover pattern consists of 2 square sides that are sewn together. Each side measures 83 stitches wide by 66 rows tall. The pattern features a repeating motif of 32 stitches by 32 rows, which is worked multiple times to achieve the full cover dimensions. The crochet gauge is 24 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches in pattern, which determines the final size of your finished project.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern is designed to work with sport weight yarn, which is a lightweight to medium-weight yarn category ideal for creating fabric with good drape and definition of stitch texture.

Suggested yarn: ALIZE DIVA PLUS in color #21, 100% microfiber acrylic yarn. The pattern requires approximately 4.5 skeins, with each skein containing 241 yards and weighing 3.53 ounces (220 meters / 100 grams). Microfiber acrylic yarn provides durability, easy care, and excellent stitch definition for showcasing the textured post stitches.

Crochet hook: Size G (4 mm) hook is recommended for working with this yarn weight and achieving the specified gauge.

Pattern Notes

The finished size of your pillow cover will depend on your individual yarn choice, hook size, and personal crochet tension. Crocheting more tightly will result in a smaller finished project, while looser tension will produce a larger cover. This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable working with post stitches and following stitch repeats.