Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This envelope style throw pillow features the easy, Tunisian Simple Stitch, which is a great stitch pattern for beginners to advanced. With 12 sizes included, the project possibilities are endless!
You'll need some worsted yarn - I'm using Red Heart Super Saver in the color Aran Fleck, a J10/6mm Tunisian Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle, a Soft Tape Measure (gauge is essential) and a Pillow Form.
Similar Yarns: Bernat Super Value and Caron One Pound.
I like Red Heart's Super Saver for my home projects because it's affordable, durable, and machine washes well.
I have the Clover Set of Interchangeable Bamboo Tunisian Hooks, but you can also buy just the interchangeable hook and the interchangeable cable in the length needed. Depending on your project size, you may or may not need a cable.
Shop the Clover Set on Amazon: amzn.to/3RMfXZk
Shop the Interchangeable Hook by itself on WeCrochet: shrsl.com/3nies
Together with the Cable on WeCrochet: shrsl.com/3nieu
If you do not want to make an envelope style cover, you can make 2 fronts and seam together inserting a pillow form or stuffing before closing. In this case, gauge is not essential.
I am providing a chart in this pattern to make 12", 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", and 27",, and respectively, you'll need 15 (155, 200, 250, 310, 370, 440, 560) yards of yarn.
Gauge: 16 TSS = 4.13" (4 1/8") Wide
- 14 Rows (forward pass + return pass = 1 row) = 4.5” Tall immediately…
- … OR 14 Rows = 4.25” Tall after resting
When taking measurements, keep in mind that as the fabric "rests" over time, it will shrink up a little bit. After working a swatch or sample, I like to leave it overnight, and come back the next day to check. If I want to work with it sooner, I still try to leave it for several hours. In working this square up, I found that for every 14 rows, the sample shrunk about 0.25" after resting so you'll want your immediate measurement to be a little taller then needed in the end.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog with 8 sizes included: eyeloveknots.com/2023/10/taryn-throw-pillow-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/taryn-throw-pillow
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/43TIQYS
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Overview
02:28 Discuss Curling
03:12 How to Take Gauge (Essential for this Project)
05:57 Start Front Panel
06:00 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:42 Chart Showing How Many Chains Per Size
07:49 How to Crochet a Chain
08:26 Row 1 & How to Tunisian Crochet into the Back Bump of the Chain (Forward Pass)
11:05 How to Return Pass for the Tunisian Simple Stitch
12:11 Row 2 & Forward Pass for the Tunisian Simple Stitch
15:06 Return Pass for Row 2
16:03 Row 3
18:25 How to Count the Tunisian Simple Stitch Rows
18:49 Chart Showing How Many Rows Per Size
18:59 How to Bind Off Tunisian Simple Stitch
20:41 How to Single Crochet (US SC) Around Tunisian Simple Stitch
25:16 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
28:02 Start Back Panels
29:20 Back Bottom Panel Charts
29:37 Back Top Panel Charts
29:54 How to Assemble Taryn Throw Pillow & Single Crochet Together
46:26 Slip Stitch Join, Fasten Off & Weave in Remaining Ends
48:04 Discuss Curling
50:10 Outro
This envelope style throw pillow features the easy, Tunisian Simple Stitch, which is a great stitch pattern for beginners to advanced. With 12 sizes included, the project possibilities are endless!
You'll need some worsted yarn - I'm using Red Heart Super Saver in the color Aran Fleck, a J10/6mm Tunisian Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle, a Soft Tape Measure (gauge is essential) and a Pillow Form.
Similar Yarns: Bernat Super Value and Caron One Pound.
I like Red Heart's Super Saver for my home projects because it's affordable, durable, and machine washes well.
I have the Clover Set of Interchangeable Bamboo Tunisian Hooks, but you can also buy just the interchangeable hook and the interchangeable cable in the length needed. Depending on your project size, you may or may not need a cable.
Shop the Clover Set on Amazon: amzn.to/3RMfXZk
Shop the Interchangeable Hook by itself on WeCrochet: shrsl.com/3nies
Together with the Cable on WeCrochet: shrsl.com/3nieu
If you do not want to make an envelope style cover, you can make 2 fronts and seam together inserting a pillow form or stuffing before closing. In this case, gauge is not essential.
I am providing a chart in this pattern to make 12", 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", and 27",, and respectively, you'll need 15 (155, 200, 250, 310, 370, 440, 560) yards of yarn.
Gauge: 16 TSS = 4.13" (4 1/8") Wide
- 14 Rows (forward pass + return pass = 1 row) = 4.5” Tall immediately…
- … OR 14 Rows = 4.25” Tall after resting
When taking measurements, keep in mind that as the fabric "rests" over time, it will shrink up a little bit. After working a swatch or sample, I like to leave it overnight, and come back the next day to check. If I want to work with it sooner, I still try to leave it for several hours. In working this square up, I found that for every 14 rows, the sample shrunk about 0.25" after resting so you'll want your immediate measurement to be a little taller then needed in the end.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog with 8 sizes included: eyeloveknots.com/2023/10/taryn-throw-pillow-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/taryn-throw-pillow
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/43TIQYS
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Overview
02:28 Discuss Curling
03:12 How to Take Gauge (Essential for this Project)
05:57 Start Front Panel
06:00 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:42 Chart Showing How Many Chains Per Size
07:49 How to Crochet a Chain
08:26 Row 1 & How to Tunisian Crochet into the Back Bump of the Chain (Forward Pass)
11:05 How to Return Pass for the Tunisian Simple Stitch
12:11 Row 2 & Forward Pass for the Tunisian Simple Stitch
15:06 Return Pass for Row 2
16:03 Row 3
18:25 How to Count the Tunisian Simple Stitch Rows
18:49 Chart Showing How Many Rows Per Size
18:59 How to Bind Off Tunisian Simple Stitch
20:41 How to Single Crochet (US SC) Around Tunisian Simple Stitch
25:16 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
28:02 Start Back Panels
29:20 Back Bottom Panel Charts
29:37 Back Top Panel Charts
29:54 How to Assemble Taryn Throw Pillow & Single Crochet Together
46:26 Slip Stitch Join, Fasten Off & Weave in Remaining Ends
48:04 Discuss Curling
50:10 Outro
