Patchwork Braid Cushion by Heather C Gibbs (KCACO.UK)

Patchwork Braid Cushion

Crochet
October 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
dc
5.5 mm (I)
984 - 1023 yards (900 - 935 m)
50x50cm, 20x20"
both US and UK
English
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Meet the Patchwork Braid Pillow – the perfect way to add texture and charm to your favourite chair or sofa!

This clever cushion cover combines braided stitches and patchwork-style squares for a look that’s both timeless and on-trend. Whether you choose a soft, neutral palette for a calm and cosy vibe or bright, contrasting colours for a bold statement piece, this pillow is sure to turn heads.

Durable, squishy, and endlessly customisable, the Patchwork Braid Pillow is as fun to make as it is to display – a true handmade treasure for your home.

The 3 page pattern is available in either UK or US terms and includes explanations of all stitches and abbreviations.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 50x50cm [20x20”]

****Gauges:
5 stitches x 4 rows = 4 cm in dc
** 5 dc / 4 dc rows = 4cm [1.1”]

Yarn:** Cygnet Chunky; (100% Acrylic; 170 yards / 156 meters / 100 grams). 6 balls of Willow (515)

Hook: US size I/9 (5.5 mm)

Notions:
1 x 50x50cm [20x20 inch] cushion inner
6 x 3cm wooden buttons
Stitch markers (optional)

Originally featured in Simply Crochet Magazine Issue 117 (2021)

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This pattern is (c) designed by Heather Gibbs 2025 (2021) and is for Personal use only, not for resale. Patterns are not to be copied, sold or distributed. However, you are welcome to donate, gift as well as sell any of your finished items (if you are an Individual Crafter). If you sell your work online, please credit the work as appropriate and link to my pages where you can: www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com