Waffle Cone Pillow

Waffle Cone Pillow by Maggie Trunkhill

Project Overview

The Waffle Cone Pillow is a charming crochet cushion design inspired by a vintage ice cream shop aesthetic. This intermediate-level project creates a decorative 14 by 14 inch pillow cover featuring a playful waffle cone motif. The design is the second in Maggie Trunkhill's ice cream shop pillow collection, combining functional construction with whimsical themed elements.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete pillow cover composed of nine waffle cone squares arranged on the front, with a large lavender traditional granny square forming the back panel. The pillow is designed to fit a 14 by 14 inch pillow insert and features a removable cover secured by five buttons positioned along the bottom edge. The button closure allows the cover to be easily taken on and off the pillow insert for washing or customization.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Waffle Cone Pillow employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The project utilizes granny square construction, one of the most versatile and recognizable crochet patterns. The nine waffle cone squares are worked individually and then assembled to create the front panel, while the back features a single large granny square in lavender. The pattern includes a chart specifically designed for the waffle cone square motif, providing visual guidance for color placement and stitch progression.

Assembly involves joining the completed squares together and attaching them to the backing. The button closure system requires basic sewing skills to attach the five buttons securely to the pillow cover, creating a functional and decorative fastening system.

Stitches Used

While the pattern centers on granny square construction, the specific stitches employed in traditional granny squares typically include:

• Chain stitches for foundation and spacing
• Double crochet stitches for the main fabric structure
• Slip stitches for joining rounds and seaming pieces together

Materials and Yarn

The Waffle Cone Pillow is designed to work with DK weight yarn, making it accessible to crafters with various yarn preferences. Maggie Trunkhill used Cascade Ultra Pima yarn for the original design, though any DK weight yarn will produce successful results. Additional materials include a 3.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, a darning needle for weaving in ends, a 14 by 14 inch pillow insert, and five buttons for the closure system.

Pattern Features

The downloadable PDF pattern includes step-by-step photographs throughout the instructions to guide crafters through each stage of construction. A dedicated chart for the waffle cone square provides visual reference for stitch placement and color changes, making the pattern accessible even for intermediate-level crocheters encountering this specific motif for the first time. The detailed visual aids help ensure accurate construction of the decorative squares and proper assembly of the finished pillow cover.