Stairs pillow

Stairs Pillow Cover Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Stairs pillow cover is a textured accent cushion cover designed by KnittedDecor. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a decorative pillow cover featuring an unusual stepped or staircase texture pattern. The finished cover measures approximately 14 x 14 inches (35 x 35 cm) and fits a standard 16 x 16 inch (40 x 40 cm) pillow. This textured cushion cover serves as both a comfortable home interior accent and an ideal housewarming gift.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs post stitch techniques to create its distinctive dimensional texture. The pattern utilizes front post and back post stitches, which are worked around the posts of previous rows rather than into the tops of stitches. These techniques create raised, three-dimensional effects that define the stair-step appearance of the design. The combination of post stitches with standard stitches produces the textured surface that makes this pillow cover visually interesting and tactilely appealing.

Stitches Used

• Slip stitch
• Chain stitch
• Single crochet
• Front post single crochet
• Double crochet
• Front post double crochet
• Back post double crochet

Project Structure and Dimensions

The pillow cover consists of 2 square sides, each measuring 84 stitches by 65 rows. The repeating pattern unit is 48 stitches by 48 rows, which tiles across the fabric to create the overall stair-step design. A chart showing 84 stitches and 49 rows is included in the pattern for visual reference.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern calls for approximately 4.5 skeins of 100% microfiber acrylic yarn. The suggested yarn is ALIZE DIVA PLUS in color #527, with each skein containing 241 yards (220 meters) and weighing 3.53 ounces (100 grams). This sport weight yarn provides the appropriate drape and stitch definition for the textured pattern.

Hook: A size G (4 mm) crochet hook is recommended for this project.

Gauge: The pattern gauge is 24 stitches and 18 rows measured over 4 inches when worked in the pattern stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is important for obtaining the specified finished dimensions, though the final size will vary based on individual yarn choice, hook size, and personal crochet tension.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. Crocheters should be comfortable with basic stitches and have experience working post stitches before attempting this project, as the front post and back post techniques are essential to creating the pattern's distinctive textured appearance.