How to Crochet a Tunisian Crochet Pillow Cover – Easy Pattern for Beginners

Are you ready to create a beautiful and cozy pillow cover using the amazing Tunisian crochet technique? This pattern is perfect for beginners and will add a lovely touch to your home decor. I’ll walk you through each step!

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Why You'll Love This Pattern

This Tunisian crochet pillow cover is not only easy to make but also quick to finish! In just a few hours, you can transform yarn into a stylish addition to your living space. Plus, working with the Tunisian simple stitch creates a delightful texture that you will love.

In This Post

• What You'll Need
• Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern
• Pattern Details
• Abbreviations
• Special Stitches
• Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions
• Assembly / Putting It All Together
• Finishing
• Full Recipe-Card-Style Summary Box
• What's Next?

What You'll Need

• Yarn:
  • Worsted weight — this is a medium-thickness yarn, which is easy to see your stitches with. You’ll need approximately 400 yards of Charcoal Gray and 100 yards of Soft White.
• Crochet Hook:
  • Tunisian Crochet Hook, 5.5 mm (I/9) — this special hook has a long shaft to hold multiple stitches.
• Tapestry Needle:
  • This is used for weaving in the ends of your yarn after finishing.
• Scissors:
  • To cut your yarn when you're done.
• Stitch Markers (optional but helpful):
  • These help keep track of your rows.
• Pins for Blocking (optional):
  • Used if you want to shape your finished pillow cover perfectly.

Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern

• Chain (ch): This creates the little loops that start your work. To do a chain:

  1. Hold the yarn in your hand.
  2. Wrap it around your hook, and pull it through the loop already on your hook. Repeat.

• Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): This is the basic stitch you'll use throughout most of the project. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have one loop on the hook.
  3. Continue inserting the hook into each chain across. Yarn over and pull up a loop, until you reach the end.
  4. To finish the row, yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook at once.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Finished Size: 18 inches x 18 inches (45 cm x 45 cm)
• Time to Complete: Approximately 3-4 hours
• Yarn Amounts:
  • Charcoal Gray: 400 yards
  • Soft White: 100 yards
• Terms: This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sts: stitches
• Tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch
• Tks: Tunisian Knit Stitch (used for finishing)

Special Stitches

• Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks): This stitch is used for the finishing touch on your pillow cover. Here’s how to do it:
  1. Insert your hook as for a Tss, but instead of pulling up a loop in the usual way, use your hook to catch some yarn like a knit stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop, just like in other stitches, but with a little twist for texture.

Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions

Body

Row 1:

1. Using the Main Color (Charcoal Gray), chain (ch) 42.
2. Work Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) into the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop in each chain across. (41 sts)

Row 2:

1. Turn your work.
2. Work Tss across this row. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook. (41 sts)

Row 3-32:

1. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 32 rows, continuing to use Tss.

Row 33:

1. Change to Contrast Color (Soft White).
2. Continue working Tss for one row across. (41 sts)

Row 34-36:

1. Change back to Main Color (Charcoal Gray) and work Tss across for 3 more rows. (41 sts each)

Assembly

1. Fold the finished panel in half, with the right sides (the side you want to show) facing each other.
2. Using the Tss technique, seam the sides together, leaving one side open to insert the pillow form.
3. Fasten off your yarn to secure the end and weave in all loose ends with your tapestry needle.

Finishing

Weave in Ends

To weave in the ends, thread the tail of the yarn through the tapestry needle:

1. Insert the needle into the stitches of the last row you crocheted.
2. Pull through and gently tug to secure.
3. Repeat a few times through different stitches to secure the end.
4. Cut any excess yarn off.

Blocking (optional)

If your finished pillow cover doesn’t lay flat, you can block it:

1. Lightly dampen the pillow cover with a spray bottle.
2. Lay it flat on a clean work surface and use pins to adjust its shape.
3. Let it dry completely before using.

Full Recipe-Card-Style Summary Box

• Title: Tunisian Crochet Pillow Cover
• Yield: 1 pillow cover
• Description: A cozy and stylish pillow cover made using Tunisian Simple Stitch.
• Materials List:
  • Worsted weight yarn (Charcoal Gray: 400 yards, Soft White: 100 yards)
  • Pillow form (18 inches x 18 inches)
• Tools List:
  • 5.5 mm (I/9) Tunisian Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Pins for blocking (optional)
• Instructions:
  1. Ch 42 with Main Color, work Tss across (41 sts).
  2. Turn, Tss across (41 sts).
  3. Repeat step 2 for 32 rows.
  4. Change to Contrast Color, Tss across (41 sts).
  5. Change back to Main Color, Tss across for 3 rows (41 sts each).
  6. Fold the panel, seam with Tss, leave one side open.
  7. Weave in ends and block if desired.
• Notes: Adjust chain count for different sizes, feel free to personalize with colors.

What's Next?

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You’ve got this! Happy crocheting!

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