Hey there, have you been dreaming about cozying up your space with some handmade holiday magic? Well, guess what? We’ve got just the hook-up you need – literally! In this article, we’re getting festive with 25 free crochet Christmas pillow patterns. Think of it as a crash course in turning your living room into a winter wonderland, one stitch at a time.
There are a lot of different ways to go about crafting your own festive cushion flair but the two most common designs of the crochet Christmas pillow patterns are tapestry crochet colorwork and corner-to-corner crochet. Both of these techniques use just basic crochet stitches to create eye-catching, festive designs that scream holiday cheer. Imagine snowflakes, reindeer, and all things merry dancing across your cushions!
And here’s the best part – these Christmas crochet pillows aren’t just for showing off your crafting prowess and embracing the contagious Christmas vibes this holiday season. They’re the perfect DIY touch for decking the halls of your own abode or spreading the holiday spirit by gifting them to your nearest and dearest. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with a pillow that’s not just comfy but also oozing with handmade charm? Sign me up!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But where do I even start?” Fear not, my crafty compadres! With these 25 tantalizing crochet Christmas pillow patterns at your fingertips, you’re going to have tons of inspiration for your own holiday project.
Grab your Christmas colored yarn, your crochet hook, and a big ol’ mug of hot cocoa. Let’s dig into these free crochet Christmas pillow patterns and stitch up some seasonal joy!
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Christmas Claus Cushion
This may look like a gift bag stuffed full of toys but it’s actually a cozy and squishy cushion. You can use whatever kind of yarn you have on hand and feel free to use different weights of yarn for the bag, the belt, and the buckle, making it a great project for stash busting. The best part is that this crochet holiday pillow can be made entirely using easy peasy single crochet stitches, so it’s very beginner-friendly.
Designer: Knots & Charms
Yarn: none specified
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Big Bauble Cushion
Don’t stare at this next cushion for too long or you might get hypnotized! This oversized bauble design features a swirly peppermint design using red and white yarnthat’s just darling. The written pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches with some stitches worked into the front loops or the back loops only.
Designer: Cosy Rosie UK
Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Holiday Lights Accent Pillows
What would Christmas be without lights on the tree? Now you can add a few lights to your couch too in the form of these fabulous cushions. The design is made using a nice thick bulky weight yarn and single crochet stitches. Green and red yarn is a classic color choice but I think this fun pattern would also look great in blue, silver, or gold.
Designer: Brenda K. B. Anderson for Craftsy
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Christmas Tree Pillow
Invoke fond memories of decorating the Christmas tree with your loved ones with this enchanting holiday pillow design. Alternating single and treble crochet stitches creates tons of texture for the tree while stripes of the bobble stitch stand in for Christmas lights. Get creative with the yarn color for the lights, too!The background of the pillow is smooth sailing with just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Jo to the World
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
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Christmas Gift Pillow
Here’s the first one of our crochet Christmas pillow covers that uses the C2C technique and trust me it won’t be the last. This fun pillowwould be a great choice for your first time working corner to corner because there are only 2 colors to work with. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how quickly this method works up using double crochet stitches.
Designer: Ambassador Crochet
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Puffs and Hugs Christmas Pillow
Motif style cushion designs are made up of smaller elements (like these stunning textured granny squares) that are seamed together, usually with a front panel and a back panel that’s then seamed or crocheted togetheraround a pillow form. You’ll have a few more ends to weave in but the stunning result will be well worth it. Special stitches for this design include extended front post double crochet stitches and puff stitches.
Designer: K.A.M.E. Crochet
Yarn: Hobbii Christmas Universe (Fingering Weight #1)
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Cozy Christmas Pillow
It’s times like these that I wish I could reach into my screen and touch things. You can tell how seriously soft this next cushion is just by looking at it! Pairing a fluffy super bulky yarn with a basic worsted acrylic yarnmakes for a cute and cozy contrast. You can make one of these cushions for yourself using just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Passionate Crafter
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Lion Brand Go for Faux (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Santa Pillow
You’re sure to be feeling holly and jolly after crafting up this Santa suit cushion. The pattern uses just basic stitches: single, half double, and double crochet, so it’s bound to be a nice relaxing project. It’s designed to minimize sewing so you’ll only need to attach the gold belt buckle.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Christmas Time Pillow
Breathe new life into your holiday decor scheme by selecting non traditional colors for your crochet Christmas pillow patterns. This design looks stunning in a creamy off white and dusty rose color palette. You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches for this design along with puff stitches.
Designer: Chelsee Cowley
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Christmas C2C Pocket Pillow
You can never have too many pockets in your life and that’s true for both clothes and cushions. This pocketed pillow is a great place to stash Christmas treats. Heck you could even tuck the TV remote in there and then maybe it wouldn’t fall down into the black hole that is the couch. The design is made using the corner to corner method which involves just double crochet stitches.
Designer: Lakeview Cottage Kids
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Advent Calendar Pillow
Countdown to Christmas in the coziest way ever by using this adorable cushion design. Most of the design is made with single crochet stitches but the belt with the numbers on it uses tunisian simple stitch. The pattern includes cricut designs for all the letters and numbers or you could use iron on letters and numbers from the craft store.
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie (Worsted Weight #4)
Knit Picks Mighty Stitch (Worsted Weight #4)
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Merry & Bright Pillow
The tapestry crochet colorwork technique is the best way to make really detailed pillow designs and the best part is that it uses only single crochet stitches. This festive cushion says “Bright” on one side and “Merry” on the opposite side. A pretty red and white striped border attaches the two sides together to form one cute and crafty cushion.
Designer: Loops & Love Crochet
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Ho Ho Ho Crochet Pillow Cover
Here’s another one of our crochet Christmas pillow patterns that uses a colorwork technique. Since you only need to worry about how the front looks, you can just carry your yarn across the back when changing colors. The design includes a button closure on the back that makes it super easy to swap out your pillow cover when it’s time to decorate for a new season.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Tree Tassel Knit & Crochet Pillow
This modern cushion design is all about texture. Half double crochet stitches worked in the 3rd loop make a wonderful ribbed texture that looks a bit like knitting. Top it off with a triangle of green tassels and you’ve got yourself a very cute tree cushion. The design includes a button closure on the back of the pillow to make it easy to get the cover on and off your cushion.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Super Bulky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Christmas Snowflake Pillow
A plain white pillow with an exciting stitch pattern gets a festive upgrade with a red snowflake and red trim along the edges. Of course, you could always do a white snowflake on a red pillow if you prefer. The pattern calls for single, double, and treble crochet stitches along with reverse single crochet stitches for the contrasting edging.
Designer: Carmen Heffernan for Anchor Crafts
Yarn: Anchor Creativa Fino (Sport Weight #2)
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Holiday Christmas Throw Pillows
Here’s another one of our crochet Christmas pillow patterns that’s showing off that stunning color pairing of red on white. A snowflake stands in for the letter “O” to spell out the word joy. The opposite side of the cushion has a reindeer motif. Both front and back are made using tapestry crochet colorwork and single crochet stitches.
Designer: LeeLee Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Tunisian Christmas Tree Pillow
Fans of tunisian crochet admire the unique texture and dense fabric that the technique creates. You’d be hard pressed to find holes in this design! The pretty ombre tree pattern calls for tunisian simple and purl stitches. Reverse single crochet stitches are used to connect the front and back panels together so there’s no seaming.
Designer: Ned & Mimi
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Ho Ho Ho Pillow Cover
In my book, everything is better with pom poms on it, and this pillow is certainly no exception! You’ll be using single and half double crochet stitches for this design. Working into the back loops only adds a little texture and helps the color changes from the tapestry crochet technique line up nicely without slanting.
Designer: Crystalized Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Plaid Tree Pillow
There’s something about that classic buffalo plaid pattern that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Turn up the nostalgia factor with this stunning corner to corner Christmas tree pillow. The C2C technique works up quickly with double crochet stitches and is very fun to do once you get the hang of it.
Designer: Sheila Houle
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
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Modern Christmas Tree Pillow
This modern Christmas pillow design would positively shine in a minimalist home decor scheme. The soft gray color on a creamy white background offers a more understated approach to the sometimes garish colors of Christmas decor. Subtle texture is achieved by using the moss stitch which alternates single crochet and chain stitches.
Designer: Ned & Mimi
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Jumbo Christmas Ornament
I never get tired of seeing small things in supersize form (or big things in teeny tiny form). For this larger than life ornament, you’ll be using mostly half double crochet stitches so it works up fairly quickly despite its size. Double crochet shell stitches are used to make the scalloped edging along the white part at the top of the ornament that has the hanging loop.
Designer: Chrisette Designs
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Plaid Camper Pillow
There’s no place like home, even when that home is on wheels. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with this super cute plaid camper nestled in between mountains and trees. There’s even a little Christmas wreath on the camper window! The design uses single crochet stitches and the traditional tapestry crochet colorwork technique.
Designer: Whistle & Ivy
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Jolly Reversible Pillow
A lot of crochet Christmas pillow patterns put all the effort into making the front of the cushion looks nice. It’s refreshing to see a design that also spares a thought for how the back of the pillow is going to look! The pattern calls for single crochet and bobble stitches. You’ll be using the tapestry crochet colorwork technique to spell out the festive holiday message.
Designer: Pattern Paradise
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Chunky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Holiday Trees Pillow
These bright hues of green against a cozy tweed background are giving me all the feels. This design strikes a really nice balance between vintage and modern that’s simply timeless. The pattern calls for the tapestry crochet technique using just single crochet stitches. The beads are added onto the trees after the crocheting part is over.
Designer: Anna Burton Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Joy Pillow
Bulky weight yarn makes this pillow project satisfyingly quick to work up. You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches for this design. There is no colorwork as the letters and leaves for the wreath are all crocheted separately and then attached afterward.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Christmas Pillow Patterns
Well slap a bow on it because this free crochet pattern round-up is all wrapped up! Are you bursting with festive inspiration yet? Any of these free Christmas crochet patterns are aquick project that will make a great addition to any room in the home this Christmas season.
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