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Cabled Throw Cushion Cover Crochet Pattern

Something that I feel you can never have enough of is decorative cushions… I’m actually so fond of them that if I had my way I would add a dozen to every bed or sofa!

I was quite shocked the other day to discover I had never crocheted a cushion cover (due to my undying love for them), so I quickly grabbed my selection of hooks and searched for the perfect yarn to use to crochet this lovely cabled throw cushion cover you see above!

Now if your home needs to be embellished with even more crochet goodness, I’d suggest trying your hand at either my Woodland Moss Chunky Basket or even my Vintage Candy Shop Bunting pattern!

Materials

8mm (L) Crochet Hook
480yds Super Chunky Yarn – Phildar Rapido (44yds/50g)
— “Beige/11″ (11 skeins)
Tapestry Needle; 3 Buttons (2”);

Finished Size

This cushion cover fits a standard throw cushion.

Cushion Cover Height: 18” (46cm)
Cushion Cover Width: 18” (46cm)

Gauge

12 stitches + 14 rows = 4″/10cm in single crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
camel hdc – camel half double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
fpdtr – front post double triple crochet
cable st – cable stitch

 

Camel Half Double Crochet (camel hdc)
YO, insert hook in the next st, but not through the front OR back loop, but instead an extra loop that is behind the st. YO, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, and pull through 3 loops on hook.

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
YO, insert hook under the post of next st. YO, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook). YO, draw through 2 loops on hook.

Cable Stitch (cable st)
Skip 4 sts, fpdtr in next 4 sts. Going back to the 1st st, fpdtr in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th st. (The sections should be crossed over)

Skill Level

This is an “Intermediate” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.

+ PATTERN

Note: The back/front of this cushion cover is worked in the row, from side to side. This cover is worked in 3 parts (1 front part and 2 back parts), which are seamed together to create the final cover. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure pieces fit together.

 

+ FRONT OF COVER

Ch45 using super chunky yarn and 8mm hook.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 43 sts. Turn your work.(44 sts)

Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 43 sts. Turn your work.

Row 3: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. 1 fpdc in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 fpdc in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 fpdc in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn your work.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. 1 fpdc around fpdc from 2 rows below in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 fpdc around fpdc from 2 rows below in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 fpdc around fpdc from 2 rows below in next 8 sts. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn your work.

Row 6: Repeat row 2.

Row 7: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. 1 cable st across next 8 sts, working around the fpdc’s from 2 rows below. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 cable st across next 8 sts, working around the fpdc’s from 2 rows below. 1 sc in next 2 sts. 1 cable st across next 8 sts, working around the fpdc’s from 2 rows below. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn your work.

Row 8: Repeat row 2.

Row 9: Repeat row 5.

Row 10: Repeat row 2.

Row 11: Repeat row 5.

Row 12: Repeat row 2.

Row 13: Repeat row 5.

Row 14: Repeat row 2.

Row 15 – 70: Repeat rows 7-14.
Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

 

+ BACK OF COVER / LOWER FLAP

Ch45 using super chunky yarn and 8mm hook.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 43 sts. Turn your work.(44 sts)

Row 2 – 34: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 43 sts. Turn your work.
Fasten off, weave in loose ends

 

+ BACK OF COVER / TOP FLAP

Ribbed Section
Ch8 using super chunky yarn and 8mm hook.

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next 6 sts. Turn your work.(7 sts)

Row 2: 1 sl st in the next 7 sts. Turn your work.(7 sts)

Row 3: Ch1, 1 camel hdc in same st. 1 camel hdc in next 6 sts. Turn your work

Row 4 – 13: Repeat rows 2–3.

Row 14: Repeat row 2.

Row 15: Ch1, 1 camel hdc in same st. 1 camel hdc in next st. Ch3, skip 3 sts. 1 camel hdc in next 2 sts. Turn your work.

Row 16 – 27: Repeat rows 2–3.

Row 28: Repeat row 2.

Row 29: Repeat row 15.

Row 30 – 41: Repeat rows 2–3.

Row 42- Repeat row 2.

Row 43: Repeat row 15.

Row 44 – 57: Repeat rows 2–3.
Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Main Section
Place the “Ribbed Section” sideways so that “Row 57” is to your right and “Row 1” is to your left, with the ribbed side facing upwards.

Row 1: Attach yarn to the last st you crocheted in “Row 57”, ch 1, 1 sc in the same st. Crochet 43 sc sts across. Turn your work. (44 sts)

Row 2 – 25: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 43 sts. Turn your work.
Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

 

+ FINISHINGS

Place the “Cabled Front” on top of the “Lower Flap” and sew them together all along the edges. Place the “Button Flap” on top of the “Cabled Front”, making sure to overlap the “Ribbed Section” with the “Lower Flap”, and sew them together all along the edges. Sew 1 button beneath each button hole.

Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a chunky, throw cushion cover.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…

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  6. A quick question about the amount of yarn needed: Your pattern says 480 yards but that seems excessive to me. Can you confirm how many skeins of the Phildar Rapido you used for this pattern?

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