How to Crochet an Envelope Pillow Pattern the Piazza Pillow

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Learn how to crochet a textured crochet envelope pillow cover in 5 sizes. This easy crochet pillow case pattern is removable so you can wash it.

The Piazza Crochet Pillow pattern is designed to overlap so that you can pull it open and remove the pillow. This allows you to wash that crochet pillow cover. Which means you can actually use it around the house.

Customize your crochet pillow even more by adding buttons, fringe or tassels. I considered adding buttons to the envelope closure side to make both sides decorative. The possibilities are endless!

The Inspiration For This Pillow

Adding a throw pillow to your dining room chair is a tough decision. Well, it was for me. I really needed a pillow because I’m short and our chairs are so deep.

However, I’m also a mom, of four elementary age kids. So our dining room feels more like a school lunch table most of the time. Needless to say, I was a bit worried about the mess.

Especially if said mess ended up on my handmade crochet pillow. I didn’t really have to consider this problem when I designed the Lombardy Crochet Pillow. It was designed for my office chair, so no kids, no food and I could just seam it up.

But adding a crochet throw pillow to my dining chair is another matter. I decided on a removable crochet pillow cover. So I can simply wash it, as often as needed.

For the Piazza Crochet Pillow I chose a 20″ x 20″ cushion to cover. Included with this pattern are 4 other common square pillow sizes.

The chart includes pillow cover lengths by size for the envelope closure. You can easily adjust this, as you only need to add or subtract rows.

Yarn

I love crocheting with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn for crochet throw pillows and home decor. The unique construction of the yarn makes it durable and anti-pilling. These are essential for throw pillows that you actually plan to use.

The Lombardy Crochet Pillow Pattern turned out so amazing with this yarn. I used one ball of Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in Pebble Beach for a 12″ x 18″ lumbar pillow. The lemon peel stitch crocheted up great for the variegated yarn.

Can I substitute yarns?

Absolutely. You want to choose a yarn that will hold up to use, especially if you plan to use it on your couch or dining chair. Be sure to choose a yarn that’s also a #5 bulky yarn.

I love these round baskets Rebecca from Yarn + Chai designed with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. This yarn makes fantastic useful projects for home.

Stitch

For this crochet pillow pattern I used two stitches in a simple two row repeat. The half double crochets are worked into the blo-or back loop only. Normally you crochet under both loops, so this adds to the texture.

The other stitch is the extended half double crochet. This one is crocheted by making a chain 1 extension before the regular hdc. I have a post explaining exactly how to crochet extended half double crochet stitch if you’d like a detailed tutorial.

The texture created with these two stitches is perfect for an otherwise simple pillow design. I love the easy ribbed effect of these half double crochet stitches together.

Materials

• 260 – 630 yd #5 bulky weight yarn pictured in Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn (72% cotton, 28% nylon, 317 yd (290 m) per 250 g skein) in shade Woodbury: 1 [1, 2, 2, 2] skeins.
• 8 mm US size M crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
• 1 – 1.25” (25 – 32 mm) button, sewing needle + thread.
• Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
• Pillow form, pictured is 20” x 20” see chart for more

Yarn By Size

12” ~ 260 yd

14” ~ 335 yd

16” ~ 428 yd

18′ ~ 526 yd

20” ~ 630 yd

Notes

1. Ch 1 and Ch 2 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.
2. Pattern is written as multi-size with the first number is the smaller size and the subsequent numbers are the larger sizes. There are quick reference charts below too.

Stitches/Abbreviations

(US Terms)

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

exhdc – extended half double crochet

fhdc – foundation half double crochet 

hdc – half double crochet 

rep – repeat

sk – skip the indicated stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

This crochet pillow case is worked flat, in one long rectangle. The pillow cover is designed to overlap the pillow in an envelope fold. This makes the pillow removable and the crochet pillowcase washable.

Fit/Adjustment

To adjust the width of your pillow cover increase or decrease the number of stitches. To change the length just keep repeating the rows until your desired size. 

Lengths For Crochet Envelope Pillow Overlap by Size

To Fit a Pillow Length of	Flap Overlap	Repeat Until Fabric Measures
12”	4″	28″
14”	5″	33
16”	5″	37
18”	6″	42
20” this pattern	7″	47

*Feel free to adjust the length of your overlap, as needed. 

Scroll down for the Crochet Pillow Pattern in 5 sizes.

Pattern Instructions

How to Crochet an Envelope Pillow Pattern

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $20

Crochet a long rectangle and seam it for a removeable pillow cover.

Print

Materials

• 260 – 634 yds #5 bulky weight yarn, pillow pictured is Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn in Woodberry.
• Pillow form, pictured is 20” x 20” see chart for more

Tools

• 8mm hook
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Instructions

Sizes 12" [14, 16, 18, 20] inches wide.

Row 1. Fhdc 24 [28, 32, 36, 40] or chain
25 [29, 33, 37, 41] and hdc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each ch across, turn. 24 [28, 32, 36, 40] sts)

Row 2. Ch 2 (does not count here + throughout), exhdc in same st and in each st across, turn.

Row 3. Ch 1, blo hdc in same st and in each st across, turn..

Rep Rows 2 – 3 until your fabric is 31” [35, 39, 43, 47] inches total. This creates an overlap of 4” [5, 5, 6, 7] inches to create the envelope opening.

Finishing

1. Cut yarn. Wrap fabric around pillow. Fold excess down over pillow to form the envelope flap.
2. Pin along edges to secure. Join yarn with a sl st to upper corner. Slip st down edge, be sure to go through all layers.
3. I chose to create a visible seam by slip stitching on the outside. You can slip stitch all the way around the pillow for a "piping" look.
   

Notes

See Chart above for suggested lengths by pillow size.

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