Chunky & Colorful Pouf aka Floor Cushion
Create your own cozy crochet pouf — the perfect yarn scrap project for every home!
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a soft and stylish sitting cushion / floor pouf using super bulky chenille yarn. This project is beginner-friendly, completely customizable, and a great way to use up leftover yarn from other makes.
You can adjust the height, color, and firmness to match your space and personal style. Whether you call it a pouf, sitting cushion, or crochet floor pillow — this pattern adds comfort and charm to any room.
Size
Diamter
(when using super bulky chenille yarn)
- increase to 72 stitches: 36 cm | 14.2 inches
- increase to 78 stitches: 40 cm | 15.7 inches
- increase to 84 stitches: 44 cm | 17.3 inches
Height
(when using super bulky chenille yarn)
- lower height: 12 - 14 cm | 4.7 - 5.5 inches
- medium height: 16 cm - 18 cm | 6.3 - 7.0 inches
- higher hight: 20 cm - 22 cm | 7.9 - 8.6 inches
Needed materials
- Super bulky 6 chenille yarn (scrap pieces or 1 skein each)
- 10 mm crochet hook *
- Tapestry needle *
- Stitch marker *
- Scissors *
- Stuffing material *
Pattern instruction
Top of the cushion
R1: 8 sc in mr [8]
R2: 8 inc [16]
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 [24]
R4: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 [30]
R5: (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) x6 36]
R6: (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 [42]
R7: (3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc) x6 [48]
R8: (7 sc, 1 inc) x6 [54]
R9: (4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc) x6 [60]
R10: (9 sc, 1 inc] x6 [66]
R11: (5 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc) x6 [72]
R12: (11 sc, 1 inc) x6 [78]
R13: (6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc) x6 [84]
Now we create the border
R14: 84 sc in the horizontal stitch on the back
Building Up the Height
R1: (6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc) [78]
Lower Height
R2 - R5: (4 rounds): 78 sc [78]
R6: (6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc) x6 [84]
Medium Height
R2 - R9: (8 rounds): 78 sc [78]
R10: (6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc) x6 [84]
Higher Height
R2 - R12: (11 rounds): 78 sc [78]
R13: (6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc) x6 [84]
Bottom of the cushion
R1: 84 in the horizontal stitch on the back [84]
R2: (6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc) x6 [78]
R3: (11 sc, 1 dec) x6 [72]
R4: (5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc) x6 [66]
R5: (9 sc, 1 dec) x6 [60]
R6: (4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc) x6 [54]
R7: (7 sc, 1 dec) x6 [48]
R8: (3 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc) x6 [42]
R9: (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 [36]
R10: (2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc) x6 [30]
R11: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 [24]
R12: (1 sc, 1 dec) x8 [16]
R13: 8 dec [8]
Cut the yarn and close the opening.
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