After a longer journey than originally anticipated, the geometric crochet pillow is finally finished and living its best life on the couch. Inspired by a beautiful version spotted over at Meeha Meeha, this project turned out to be one of those satisfying slow burns where the end result makes every hour of effort feel completely justified.
It was also a fantastic excuse to raid the yarn stash. Most of the colors were already on hand, with a last minute addition of hot pink thrown in purely for a jolt of bright, unexpected energy.
Project Details
- Pattern: Meeha Meeha
- Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy in Shocking Pink and Purple Spray; Lion Brand Wool Ease in Mustard, Blush Heather and Natural Heather
- Hook: Size H
- Difficulty: The individual triangles are straightforward, but the overall construction requires patience and a willingness to commit to a lot of finishing work
- Skills involved: Weaving in ends, sewing pieces together
- Time: Considerable. A smaller pillow insert would shorten the process significantly.
How It Came Together
Step 1: Choose the Colors
Pulling together a palette of complementary colors is one of the most enjoyable parts of a project like this. The combination of mustard, blush, natural heather and purple was already coming together nicely, but something felt like it needed a bit more punch. That is where the hot pink came in, added late in the planning stage and absolutely the right call.
Step 2: Crochet the Triangles
Each triangle starts with a base of 3 double crochet stitches and grows by one additional double crochet per row until the desired size is reached. The stitch itself is simple and repetitive, which makes it easy to work through while watching television or listening to a podcast. The challenge is purely one of volume. There are a lot of triangles to make.
Step 3: Arrange the Layout
Placing the finished triangles into a cohesive arrangement is genuinely puzzle-like in the best possible way. Moving pieces around, flipping orientations and experimenting with color placement until the overall composition clicks into place is one of the more creatively engaging parts of the whole process.
Step 4: Stitch the Triangles Together
Once the layout is settled, the triangles are stitched together with yarn. This step, combined with the sheer number of ends that need weaving in, is where the bulk of the construction time is spent. It is not difficult work, but it is slow and methodical. Putting on a good playlist helps considerably.
Step 5: Crochet the Back Panel
Rather than using a plain fabric backing, the back was crocheted as well to keep the whole piece consistent. A simple alternating stripe pattern in double crochet keeps it visually interesting without adding unnecessary complexity. Two separate panels were worked and overlapped to create an envelope opening, allowing a pillow insert to be slipped in and out without any buttons or zippers required.
Step 6: Insert the Pillow and Enjoy
Slide the pillow form inside, fluff everything into shape and find it a good spot on the sofa. Preferably with a hot cup of tea close at hand.
This is not a quick weekend project, and anyone diving in should go in with realistic expectations about the time involved. That said, the finished result is a pillow that looks genuinely considered and unique, and nothing like anything available in a shop. For a committed crocheter with a yarn stash to work through, it is absolutely worth the commitment.
There is already a thought brewing about adapting this same geometric triangle approach into a scarf. Playful, colorful and a little unexpected. Would that be something worth seeing? Share thoughts in the comments below!