FREE Interlocking Crochet Granny Square Cushion Cover From One Square – Pattern & Video

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Beautiful granny square cushion cover using the interlocking crochet technique. Make one granny square and turn it into a full pillowcase!

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There’s something endlessly satisfying about taking a simple crochet square and transforming it into a beautiful piece of home décor.

And that feeling is exactly what inspired today’s pattern: the Interlocking Crochet Cushion Cover.

This design combines bold, contrasting colors with an eye-catching geometric texture created through a rhythmic, interlocking stitch pattern.

The result is a cushion cover that looks intricate and impressive, yet is surprisingly straightforward to make.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your living space, add a handmade touch to a favorite chair, or dive into a project that offers both relaxation and visual impact, this pattern is a wonderful choice.

What I love most about this cushion cover is how versatile it is.

You can play with color combinations to match your décor or go completely bold for a statement piece.

The square itself grows quickly, making it a great project for confident beginners ready to explore new techniques or experienced crocheters who enjoy designs that are meditative yet visually striking.

In this post, I’ll be sharing the inspiration behind the pattern, what you’ll need to get started, and how the construction works—so you can create a stunning interlocking cushion cover of your own, all from one beautifully crafted square.

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This interlocking crochet granny square cushion cover is part of The Winter Wishes Collection. You can grab the whole collection or opt for an individual PDF of the pattern from Etsy or Ravelry.

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The Granny Square Cushion Cover

Materials

• Brava Worsted (category 4 / worsted weight; 100% premium acrylic; 218yds / 200m per 3.5oz / 100g) x 1 ball in each: White, Denim and Celestial

• 6 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking T-pins
• Blocking Mats
• 40 x 40 cm/16 x 16 inch cushion insert

Granny Square Cushion Cover Suitable Yarn Substitutes

You can find alternative yarns below. I have picked out a few yarns that would work beautifully with the pattern.

Cygnet Aran – is an easy-care acrylic yarn available in a range of beautiful, classic shades. Cygnet Aran is as versatile as it is affordable, making it the perfect yarn to experiment with.

Mary Maxim Anti-Pill Worsted Yarn – The softest worsted weight yarn ever! 100% Anti-Pill Acrylic. Like new wash after wash!

Swish Worsted – is the superwash of crocheters’ dreams! By selecting high-grade Merino wool (20.5 microns), we have been able to produce a machine-washable yarn that is super soft, definitely worthy of being worn against a baby’s skin. Just the ticket for children’s clothes, afghans, charity projects, and gifts.

Heatherly Worsted – With a blend of acrylic and Merino wool, Heatherly is the perfect choice for sturdy projects that require next-to-skin softness! Cheerful colors mixed with white provide a wide range of pastel heathers to choose from.

Herrschners Worsted 8 Yarn – This 100% acrylic yarn is perfect for afghans, sweaters, home décor projects, and more. Contains an easy-pull yarn tab for hassle-free starts to projects. This machine washable yarn is durable and looks great wash after wash.

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran – This soft, yet durable, yarn is fantastic value for money and is perfect for children’s clothes, blankets and toys. What’s more, with 60 colours to choose from you’ll be sure to find your perfect shade!

Tension/Gauge

14 dc x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inch

Finished Size Of The Granny Square Cushion Cover

the finished cushion cover measures 40 x 40 cm / 16 x 16 inch

Granny Square Cushion Cover Stitches And Abbreviations

The pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

mc – magic circle

yrh – yarn over hook

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain stitch

ch-sp – chain space, specifically 1 ch-sp, 2 ch-sp etc.

rnd – round

prev – previous

rep – repeat

beg – beginning

st(s) – stitch(es)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

stand dc – standing double crochet used at the beginning of the round to replace beginning 3 ch

FPtr – front post treble crochet stitch – work a treble crochet stitch through the top loops of indicated dc stitch 2 rounds below working to the front of the 1 ch-sp

Pattern Notes

• the cushion cover is worked from the centre outwards
• you will work in joined rounds
• the round starts with a standing double crochet, this can be replaced with a beginning 3 chain if easier
• you will alternate between rounds of plain double crochet stitch and the interlocking crochet pattern where two rounds are worked interlocking the two stitches together
• you will increase each round in four corners
• you can either make two separate squares that are 40 x 40 cm/16 x 16 inches and sew them together to create a cushion cover
• alternatively you can also make one larger square that can be folded and the four corner sewn together to create a cushion cover
• this could also make a great baby blanket if you make it slightly larger

Granny Square Cushion Cover Video Tutorial

I have also filmed a step by step video tutorial for this granny square cushion cover.

You can watch the video tutorial right here on the blog, click on the purple play button to start.

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Alternatively, you can watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Granny Square Cushion Cover Main Written Pattern

The stitches in bold brackets at the end of each round are stitch counts, they do not indicate to work those stitches.

Granny Square Pattern

Main Square

Rnd 1: with Denim create a magic circle, working into mc 1 stand dc, 2 dc, *(3 ch, 3 dc) 3 times, 3 ch, sl st to top of first stand dc to join. Fasten off.

[12 dc with four 1 ch-sps]

Rnd 2: join White in any corner 3 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 3 ch, 1 dc) in corner 3 ch-sp, 1 ch, skip next dc, 1 dc in next, 1 ch, skip next dc**, (1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc) in next corner 3 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first stand dc to join. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: join Celestial in any corner 3 ch-sp , 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), work (1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc) in corner 3 ch-sp, [*1 sc into top of next dc**, 1 FPtr worked into skipped dc 2 rnds below working to the front of 1 ch-sp; repeat from * across to next corner 3 ch-sp ending last repeat at **, (1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc) in next corner 3 ch-sp] repeat around omitting the last corner, sl st to top of first sc instead to join. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: join Denim in any corner 3 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 1 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc) in first corner 3 ch-sp, *1 dc in each st across to next corner 3 ch-sp**, (2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc) in corner 3 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first stand dc to join. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: join White in any corner 3 ch-sp, (1 stand dc, 3 ch, 1 dc) in corner 3 ch-sp, *(1 ch, skip next dc, 1 dc in next) repeat across to corner 3 ch-sp**, (1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc) in next corner 3 ch-sp; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, sl st to top of first stand dc to join. Fasten off.

Rnd 6: join Celestial in any corner 3 ch-sp, 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), work (1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc) in corner 3 ch-sp, [*1 sc into top of next dc**, 1 FPtr worked into skipped dc 2 rnds below working to the front of 1 ch-sp; repeat from * across to next corner 3 ch-sp ending last repeat at **, (1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc) in next corner 3 ch-sp] repeat around omitting the last corner, sl st to top of first sc instead to join. Fasten off.

Repeat Rounds 4 – 6 for pattern.

Creating The Granny Square Cushion Cover

For a 40 x 40 cm / 16 x 16 inch square work for 16 rounds in total. Make two squares.

Then crochet the squares together on the wrong side using single crochet stitch.

Join across three sides to create a cushion cover.

Insert the cushion insert and crochet the last side together.

Alternatively you can sew in a zip.

For a one square cushion cover, continue working in the established pattern for 25 rounds in total.

Fold the four corners together into the middle and secure with a piece of yarn or a stitch marker.

Crochet the corresponding sides together diagonally across.

Insert the cushion insert and crochet together diagonally in the other direction.

For more visual help, please watch the video tutorial.

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Final Thoughts

I hope you will join me and crochet this stunning hexagon winter crochet blanket together.

You might also like these crochet patterns:

1. 26 Easy Crochet Granny Square Patterns For Beginners
2. Easy Crochet Pillow Pattern With 3D Flowers – Free Pattern
3. Rudbeckia Fall Crochet Square – free pattern
4. Interlocking Crochet Cushion Cover Free Pattern

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