Textured Throw Pillow Cover

Brighten up your living space with this gorgeous, modern textured throw pillow cover featuring a clever button closure for easy washing.

Have you ever bought a beautiful throw pillow, only to realize you can't wash the cover?

It is incredibly frustrating.

I used to struggle with this constantly in my own home. My little girl loves to cuddle with our couch cushions, which means they inevitably end up covered in sticky fingerprints or juice spills.

That is exactly why I designed this removable, washable cover. It features a simple button closure on the back, making it a breeze to slip off and toss in the washing machine whenever life happens.

For this project, we are stepping away from traditional granny squares. Instead, we will create a sleek, contemporary look using a gorgeous textured stitch pattern.

By combining simple stitches with front post triple crochets, you will create a wonderful raised texture that looks highly professional. Plus, you can easily customize the colors to match your living room or patio decor perfectly.

Grab your favorite worsted weight yarn, and let's get crocheting together!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Removable Design: The button closure on the back makes it incredibly easy to remove and wash.
• Rich Texture: The post stitches create a beautiful, modern raised design that looks high-end.
• Stash Buster: It is a fantastic project for using up leftover worsted weight yarn in your stash.

Materials You'll Need

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Medium / Category 4) in 3 colors (Color A, Color B, and Color C).
• Hook: Size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook.
• Notions: Three 1 ¼ inch wooden buttons, and a yarn needle for weaving in your ends.
• Yardage: Approximately 90 yards of each color for the front panel, and 350-370 yards of your main color for the back panels.

Gauge & Sizing

• Gauge: Front panel: 12 dc stitches = 4 inches. Back panel: 13 hdc stitches = 4 inches.
• Sizes included: One size.
• Finished measurements: Fits a standard 16 x 16 inch square pillow form.

Abbreviations & Stitch Instructions

• sc (single crochet): Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on your hook.
• hdc (half double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on your hook.
• dc (double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, (yarn over, pull through two loops) twice. For a cleaner look, you can try this clever alternative to beginning chain 3.
• tr (triple crochet): Wrap the yarn around your hook twice, insert your hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, (yarn over and pull through two loops) three times.
• fptr (front post triple crochet): Work a triple crochet, but instead of inserting your hook into the top loops, insert it from front to back to front around the post of the double crochet stitch located one row below.
• sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.

Pattern Notes

• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• The item is worked flat in three separate panels (one front panel and two overlapping back panels) and then joined together.
• Keep your post stitches relaxed. If you pull too tightly, your panel will pucker.
• If you want to avoid fastening off constantly, check out my guide on how to change colors every row without fastening off.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Textured Front Panel

With Color A, chain 51 (44 + 7). If you struggle with chain length, learn how to adjust your foundation chain.

Row 1 (Right Side): Double crochet in the 4th chain from your hook and in each chain across. The starting chain-3 counts as a double crochet. Turn. [49 dc]

Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a single crochet here and throughout), work 1 single crochet in the same stitch as the chain 1, and work 1 single crochet in each double crochet across. Fasten off. [49 sc]

Row 3: With the right side facing you, join Color B with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet), double crochet in the next stitch, work 1 front post triple crochet around the double crochet stitch located one row below the next single crochet. *Double crochet in the next 3 single crochets, work 1 front post triple crochet around the double crochet one row below the next single crochet.* Repeat from * until you have 2 single crochets left. Double crochet in the last 2 stitches. Turn. [49 sts]

Row 4: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off. [49 sc]

Row 5: With the right side facing you, join Color C with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet). *Double crochet in the next 3 single crochets, work 1 front post triple crochet around the double crochet one row below the next single crochet.* Repeat from * until 4 single crochets remain. Double crochet in the final 4 stitches. Turn. [49 sts]

Row 6: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off. [49 sc]

Repeat Rows 3 to 6, maintaining the color rotation (2 rows of Color A, 2 rows of Color B, and 2 rows of Color C) until you have completed 18 stripes in total. Weave in your loose ends.

Back Panel 1 (With Buttonhole Band)

With your main backing color, chain 55.

Row 1: Half double crochet in the 3rd chain from your hook and in each chain across. The starting chain-2 does not count as a stitch. Turn. [53 hdc]

Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. [53 hdc]

Repeat Row 2 until your panel measures exactly 8 inches.

Rows 1-3 (Buttonhole Band): Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, and single crochet in each stitch across. Turn. [53 sc]

Row 4: Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, single crochet in the next 10 stitches, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the next 11 stitches, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the next 11 stitches, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the next 11 stitches. Turn. [53 sts/spaces]

Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, single crochet in the next 10 stitches, *work 3 single crochets in the chain-3 space, single crochet in the next 11 stitches.* Repeat from * to the end of the row. Turn. [53 sc]

Rows 6-7: Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, single crochet in each stitch across. Turn. [53 sc]

Fasten off after Row 7 and weave in your ends.

Back Panel 2 (With Button Band)

With your main backing color, chain 55.

Row 1: Half double crochet in the 3rd chain from your hook and in each chain across. The starting chain-2 does not count as a stitch. Turn. [53 hdc]

Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), half double crochet in each stitch across. Turn. [53 hdc]

Repeat Row 2 until your panel measures exactly 8 inches.

Rows 1-7 (Button Band): Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, and single crochet in each stitch across. Turn. [53 sc]

Fasten off after Row 7 and weave in your ends.

Assembling and Finishing

Lay your striped front panel flat with the wrong side facing up.

Place the two back panels on top of the front panel. Overlap the buttonhole band of Panel 1 directly over the button band of Panel 2.

Align all outer edges.

Join your yarn and work a round of single crochet evenly around the entire perimeter of the cover, stitching through both layers to join them. Aim for 3 single crochets along the edge of each stripe.

Sew your three wooden buttons onto the button band, aligning them perfectly with the buttonholes. Slip your pillow form inside, button it up, and enjoy!

Easy Variations & Custom Ideas

• Solid Color Texture: Work the entire front panel in a single neutral shade to highlight the gorgeous stitch definition.
• Ombre Effect: Use three shades of the same color family (like light blue, medium blue, and navy) for a modern gradient look.
• Tassel Corners: Add chunky yarn tassels to the four corners of the pillow for a bohemian vibe.
• Chunky Yarn Swap: Use bulky yarn and a larger hook to make a giant floor cushion.
• Holiday Theme: Swap the colors for red, green, and white to make a festive holiday accent pillow.
• Colour ideas: Try mustard yellow, cream, and charcoal grey for a trendy mid-century modern aesthetic.
• Yarn substitutions: Any standard worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn will work beautifully for this project.

Common Troubleshooting & Fixes

• Problem: The front panel is curling or puckering at the post stitches.
  Fix: Your post stitches are likely too tight. Make sure to pull up your loops to the height of the current row when working the front post triple crochets.
• Problem: The back panels don't line up with the front panel.
  Fix: Check your gauge. If your half double crochets are too loose, the back panels will be too large. Adjust your hook size down for the back panels if needed.
• Problem: The buttonholes are too loose for the buttons.
  Fix: You can use slightly larger buttons, or reduce the chain-3 in the buttonhole row to a chain-2 (skipping only 2 stitches instead of 3).
• Problem: The edges look wavy after joining.
  Fix: Ensure you are distributing your joining single crochets evenly. Working exactly 3 single crochets per stripe along the sides usually prevents waving.

Care Instructions

Unbutton the cover and remove the pillow form. Machine wash the cover in cold water on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent. Lay flat to dry to preserve the texture of the post stitches.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoy making this textured pillow cover as much as I did! It is such a satisfying project that instantly updates any room. Don't forget to share your finished projects with me—I absolutely love seeing your color combinations!