Crochet Chaos Colour Pillow Pattern + Tutorial

# What this project is This pattern makes a small, textured throw pillow that looks like a painted color field. It was designed around the color changes and variegation in Caron Marshmallow Cakes (7 oz / 200 g, 356 yds / 325 m), using the yarn's transitions rather than trying to match them exactly between sides.

# Materials and final size

• Yarn: Caron Marshmallow Cakes — one ball (Tropical Fiesta used in the example).
• Hook: 5 mm (H/8).
• Pillow form: 14" x 14" (final finished pillow ends up about 13" x 13" after puffing).
• Finished panel before stuffing: roughly 12.5" x 12.5".

The designer intentionally makes the panels slightly smaller than the pillow form so the pillow inflates and the edges pull in after stuffing.

# The stitch and why it was chosen The pattern uses the sedge stitch: a grouped combination of single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc) worked into one stitch, then skipping two stitches before repeating. That sequence creates a mottled, sponge-painted look where the yarn's color changes blend and layer. The stitch repeats across rows for a compact texture that showcases the Marshmallow Cakes color shifts.

# Pattern overview (condensed step sequence)

1. 1Chain 47 (multiple of 3 + 2).

1. 1Rows 3–32: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off at end of Row 32. This makes one panel about 12.5" tall.

# Joining and finishing

# Variations and pointers

• The pattern is intentionally simple: one stitch type and a single ball of gradient/variegated yarn.
• If you prefer more regular color placement, you could plan color pooling or use separate yarns, but the designer used no effort to match sides and liked the unpredictable look.
• For a firmer edge, use tighter tension when sc-ing the panels together. For a softer seam, work a looser joining round.

# Tutorial and related patterns The original post includes a step-by-step video tutorial demonstrating the sedge stitch and the join. The author links related pillow and blanket projects that use other textured stitches (bargello, bobble, Tunisian honeycomb, etc.) for knitters who want different looks.

# Why it's useful This pattern is straightforward, uses just one ball of novelty gradient yarn, and produces a small home-decor item that showcases color transitions without complicated colorwork or stitch changes.