Zig Zag Throw Pillow Crochet Pattern

The Zig Zag is the 5th Throw Pillow of the Textured Fun Squares. In case you missed it, I created the Textured Fun Square Sampler Blanket (shown below) in 2018. I decided to turn those squares in to matching Throw Pillows. There are 6 squares, so there will be 6 pillows.

I almost omitted this square because it leaves some gaps where you can see the pillow behind. But the stitch is so beautiful it needed to be in a pillow too. So, this square is slightly larger than the others so it doesn’t have to stretch as much.

See the other pillows below

The Zig Zag Throw Pillow Crochet Pattern is for an 18′ square pillow. It is made in 2 panels and crocheted together. I recommend to stuff with a throw pillow insert that is washable. Such as this one from Amazon. As it is crocheted together and will not be able to remove the inside pillow when washing. You can also use Poly-Fil and stuff using a pillowcase or fabric liner.

Materials Needed

I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
550 yds (per pillow) Medium #4 weight yarn, Big Twist Value Yarn found at JoAnns (100% acrylic, 6oz/170g, 371yds/339m)
6 18” Pillow Inserts (1 for each square) – Machine Washable is Recommended as it will not be removeable
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge

4” square = 7.25 Rows x 12.5 DC

Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms)

SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
TR – Treble Crochet
CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Ch – Chain
Join – Slip Stitch to first stitch
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sk – Skip

Pattern Notes

Each Square Pattern is for an 18” square pillow insert, however each square will measure approximately 15” and will stretch to fit.
Beginning stitch is made with a chainless starting double crochet (CSDC). This technique eliminates any chaining at the beginning of the row and looks just like a regular double crochet. If you prefer, you may replace it with a chain 3 to count as the first stitch.

5. Zig Zag Throw Pillow

*Note that this square will have gaps between the stitches and show more of the pillow insert*

Ch 63

Row 1 (RS): DC in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch 2 DOES NOT count as a st), *sk 2 sts, TR in 2 sts, working behind TR just made, TR in first sk st, TR in second sk st, DC in next st* repeat from * to * across, turn. (61)

Row 2 (WS): CSDC, *sk 2 sts, TR in 2 sts, working in front of TR just made, TR in first sk st, TR in second sk st, DC in next st* repeat from * to * across, turn. (61)

Row 3 (RS): CSDC, *sk 2 sts, TR in 2 sts, working behind TR just made, TR in first sk st, TR in second sk st, DC in next st* repeat from * to * across, turn. (61)

Row 4 – 26: repeat rows 2 – 3

Ch 1, SC around the entire parameter (working 2 SC in the ends of the DC rows), place 2 SC in the corners, join (234). Fasten off. Make 2 panels.

With wrong sides facing each other and join with Sl St through both panels. Ch 1, SC around both layers, placing 2 SC in each corner. When 3 sides are completed, insert pillow, SC along the forth side, join. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Up close photo of the Zig Zags

See video HERE to make the Zig Zag Stitch

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