Fireside Melody Cushion – Crochet Pattern
Crackling fires create a soothing melody, bringing peace and serenity to your home this festive season. As you enjoy a lazy day, snuggled up by the fireplace with your favourite book and a cup of hot cocoa in hand, reach for the Fireside Melody Cushion for that extra touch of comfort and cosiness…
Perfect as a throw cushion for the couch or bed, the dreamy, oversized design makes this an artistic home accessory for any room! Inspired by the beautiful Danish concept of Hygge, the understated style of this tufted cushion will bring a heartwarming sense of cosy contentment through enjoying the simple things in life… Such as a calm afternoon snuggling in a newly made nest of happiness and fluffy warmth.
For some time now I’ve wanted to design something oversized yet special, so a few weeks back when I noticed that We Are Knitters had released a new wool I was ecstatic to see it was exactly what I’d been looking for all this time! Still buzzing with excitement, I quickly reached out to see if they’d be interested in collaborating on a new design idea I had. It wasn’t long before my balls of wool promptly arrived at my front door, ready to be turned into something unique! Appropriately named the XXXL Wool, each 500g ball is made from 100% Peruvian wool, making it’s extraordinary thickness and quality hard-to-find anywhere else. (They’ve also given me the code “WAKHOPEFULHONEY″ to share with my readers so you can get 15% off your orders!)
Now that I had some gigantic wool, I needed a jumbo hook to go with it… This is where the lovely Sarah from Mama Knows Luxury stepped in with a beautifully made handcrafted 40mm crochet hook (*gasp* have you ever seen anything so magnificent before?)… Never in my life having worked with such a gigantic hook before I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and perfectly balanced it was – Which definitely came in handy when working away on this cushion. It is quite rare to find crochet hooks of this size, which is one of the many reasons I’m delighted that she offers them so we can all dabble in extreme crocheting!
Because of the simple stitch design I’d consider this an Easy pattern, but an ambitious beginner may be able to tackle this one as I’ve also included a ton of how-to photos to help make the learning process all the more enjoyable. Ready to embark on this new crochet pattern? You can find the free pattern below, and as always you can purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version here.
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Materials
40.00mm Crochet Hook
2 skeins (70yds) of We Are Knitters “XXXL Wool” (100% Peruvian Wool; 38yds/500g), in Natural;
Fiber Fill/Stuffing
Size
Cushion Diameter: 16″/41cm
Cushion Thickness: 4”/10cm
Gauge
2 stitches + 2 rows = 4″/10cm in single crochet
Stitches & Abbreviations
Insert your hook between the 2 lines that make up the “V” of the next single crochet (the hook must go underneath both loops AND the horizontal bar at the back of your work). Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 2 loops on your hook.
Insert your hook between the 2 lines that make up the “V” of the next single crochet (the hook must go underneath both loops AND the horizontal bar at the back of your work). Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook between the 2 lines that make up the “V” of the next single crochet (the hook must go underneath both loops AND the horizontal bar at the back of your work). Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Insert hook into next st, but, only through the “Back Loop”. Yo, draw up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, and pull through 2 loops on hook.
+ PATTERN
Note: The cushion is worked in the round, and seamed together at the back. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout.
CUSHION:
Rnd 1: Create a magic circle. Ch1, 6 sc in magic circle. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *1 fi in next st, 1 blsc in same st. Repeat from the * 5 more times. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *1 fi in next st. 1 fi in next st, 1 blsc in same st. Repeat from the * 5 more times. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *1 fi in next 2 sts. 1 fi in next st, 1 blsc in same st. Repeat from the * 5 more times. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 fi in next 24 sts. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *1 fi in next 2 sts. 1 fi in next st, 1 blsc in same st. Repeat from the * 5 more times. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 7: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 1 fi in the next st. 1 fi2tog.*1 fi in the next 2 sts. 1 fi2tog. Repeat from the * 4 more times. 1 fi in next st. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (18 sts)
Rnd 8: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. *1 fi in the next st. 1 fi2tog. Repeat from the * 5 more times. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (12 sts)
Rnd 9: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 6 fi2tog. Do not sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (6 sts)
Rnd 10: Start crocheting in 1st st from the previous rnd. 3 fi2tog. Sl st in 1st st of this rnd. (3 sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
FINISHINGS:
Stuff the inside of you cushion before seaming it closed at the back. Note: Keep in mind that with time the cushion will compress a bit with use, so be sure to stuff it to the brim to the prevent losing the lovely circle shape with time.
Once seamed, you’ll create the tufted effect. Cut 1 strand of wool 60cm in length, tying a double knot in the centre of the strand. Hook both ends of the strand through the thickness of the cushion, right in the centre (working from the front, so the ends of the strands are at the back of the cushion).
Tie a double knot at the back of your cushion (as tightly as you can), before rotating the strand so the knot at the back of the cushion (and the loose ends) are neatly tucked within the cushion.
Sarah from Mama Knows Luxury and the We Are Knitters team have been so generous to partner with me for an amazing GIVEAWAY! We will be choosing ONE winner who will receive 40mm crochet hook from Mama Knows Luxury along with 2 skeins of We Are Knitters XXXL Wool! This means that one of you will get a chance to use these jumbo materials to crochet your own snuggly cushion, just like I did!
To enter this giveaway please…
Follow at least ONE entry option (or more to increase your chances of winning)
– “Like” THIS Instagram photo and leave a quick comment telling me why you’re most excited to use this chunky hook and wool? (OR, if you don’t have an Instagram account, comment below for an entry instead)
– Follow “We Are Knitters” Instagram (@weareknitters).
– Follow “Mama Knows Luxury” Instagram (@mamaknowsluxury).
– Follow “Hopeful Honey’s Instagram” Instagram (@hopefulhoney).
This giveaway is open to the USA and Canada and closes on Wednesday December 20th at 8pm AEST – If you don’t have Instagram but would love to have more entry options for this giveaway, consider starting an account as it’s a great way to discover crafty inspiration and share your own work!
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a snuggly cushion, a perfect hygge addition to any room.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
I don’t have instagram so entering here 🙂 I love crochet and chunky yarn as it allows me to create fluffy and classy projects. I’d be very excited to use the yarn and hook (and pattern) as I have neck pain and this fast project would help me maintain my hobby while not having to spend too many hours with small stitches
Wow! That’s a big hook! Love the pillow!
seriously lovely post
nice post. i am loving it
O i absolutely LOVE this cushion pattern! I have been looking for the perfect pattern for a year and now that I have found it I can’t wait to make it (2 actually) and give them to my daughter for a house warming gift! Yay!!
I am truly excited to maybe win this contest, I want to make dozens of cushions in every possible color! 😉
Just wanted to let t you know that your link to “Hopeful Honey’s Instagram” doesn’t work. You have to remove the “http” 😉
And also, thank you for all these inspiring patterns!
I would love to try this, looks so elegant and cozy. So I’m hoping for the best 🙂 Merry Christmas 🙂
I like handmade items. Thank you for teaching. Hope i will do it
I already follow Hopeful Honey on Instagram but also wanted to comment here – just to thank Olivia for all the inspiration I have received from your patterns for quite a while now. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us. And thank you for hosting this giveaway – I would very much enjoy trying to create with this hook and chunky yarn. Exactly what I need during this winter season!
I would LOVE to win this! This would be an amazing project for my daughter and I to do together.
Love this pattern and have never crochet with a hook that large! Would love to try!
Nice cushion designs. Quilting Embroidery Designs
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I love your choice of the neutral colored yarn–simple and elegant!
Love the pillow and the Fair
Isle stitch!
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Help! I’m new to crochet and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’m doing ok until I get to round 6. I end up with 32 stitches instead of 24. This is only my 2nd project. Thanks!
I’m having the same issue, I’m not sure if there was a typo in counting or a typo in the pattern, or if I’m just doing something horribly wrong…
Awesome pattern! I love this cushion!
Congratulations for this work <3
Love this pillow! Is and are there any substitutes? for yarn and hook
I LOVE this wool! The pillow would be a beautiful addition to any decor! I enjoy working with chunky yearns, but haven’t worked with anything this big. It would be a great to try as a first project. I know right where I’ll put my pillow. The crochet hook will be an amazing addition to my collection of wooden hooks! It’s a treasure in itself!
Beautiful pillow! Can’t wait to make this
I love the larger hooks and the thicker yarn. I need more patterns using them. They make for very cuddly projects and great gifts for my family..
I also do not have instagram so will enter here as well.
I have wanted to do a fluffy yarn project and had thought of doing the lap throw using your hands versus a hook…However this pattern and large hook look like a new welcome adventure! Would love to make these cushions for my Lavender bedroom 😊
Thank you for doing this. Merry Christmas 🎄
they are so beautiful, thank you very much!
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I have recently begun working with chunky yarns and am excited to see the XXXL Wool – AND large hook! Woohoo! Thanks for the partnership ❤️