The Crochet Granny Square Pillow Pattern is a delightful way to add charm and coziness to any space. This pattern creates a beautifully textured pillow with classic granny squares, giving it a timeless yet modern look. The raised stitches add depth and softness, making it both stylish and comfortable. You can customize it with different colors to match any decor. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or gifting, this pillow is a great project for crochet lovers. Its square shape makes it easy to stitch together, and the textured design adds a unique touch that stands out beautifully.

Textured Granny Square Pillow Pattern

Materials:

Any weight of yarn (Sample: #4 medium weight and #6 bulky weight)
Crochet hook: One full millimeter size larger than recommended
- For #4 medium weight yarn: Recommended 5.5mm -> Use 6.5mm hook
- For #6 bulky weight yarn: Recommended 9mm -> Use 10mm hook

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
FPdc: front post double crochet
tr: triple crochet
magic ring

Pattern Overview:

Each round is worked in a square shape
The triple crochets form the corners

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Start:
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as a dc).
Round 1:
- [dc, tr]*4 (Repeat this four times):
  - Make 3 dc around the magic ring,
  - Make 1 tr into the magic ring (forms a corner).
- You should now have 12 dc and 4 tr.
- Pull the magic ring tight to close.
- Sl st into the third chain of the starting ch 3.
Round 2:
- Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- *[dc in the same st, FPdc around next st, 2 dc in the next tr (corner stitch), tr in the same corner st, 2 dc in the same corner st]*4.
- Each side: FPdc, dc, FPdc.
- Each corner: 2 dc, tr, 2 dc.
- Sl st to the first dc of the round.
Round 3:
- Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- *[dc in the same st, FPdc around next st, dc in the next st, FPdc around next st, 2 dc in the next tr (corner stitch), tr in the same corner st, 2 dc in the same corner st]*4.
- Each side: [FPdc, dc]*repeats.
- Each corner: 2 dc, tr, 2 dc.
- Sl st to the first dc of the round.
Round 4 to Desired Size:
- Repeat Round 3 instructions, increasing the number of alternating FPdc and dc between corners by 2 each round.
- For example:
  - Round 4: FPdc, dc, FPdc, dc, FPdc.
  - Round 5: FPdc, dc, FPdc, dc, FPdc, dc, FPdc.
- Each corner remains 2 dc, tr, 2 dc.
Complete Square:
- Continue working in pattern until the square reaches the desired size.
- For an 18x18 inch pillow, make 14 rounds.
Assemble Pillow:
- Make a second square of the same size.
- Place squares with right sides facing each other.
- Sew through the corner tr stitches on both squares.'
- Continue sewing around three sides using a whip stitch.
- If using a pillow insert: Leave one side open.
- If using stuffing: Leave a hole large enough to fit your hand through.
- Flip the work right-side out.
- Insert the pillow or stuffing through the hole.
- Sew the remaining hole closed neatly.
Finish:
- Secure the yarn and weave in ends.
- Your textured granny square pillow is now complete!