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Free Crochet
Pouf Patterns
Find the perfect diy crochet pouf project in this roundup of 19 free patterns plus three of my favourite paid patterns.
Crochet poufs and ottomans are versatile pieces of furniture that can add a touch of warmth and comfort to any room. They’re a great place to rest your feet and can provide additional seating, too.
If you want a new project, why not make a crochet pouf or ottoman? It’s a fun and rewarding project that allows you to create something beautiful and functional for your home.
Add some handmade charm to your home with these beautiful crochet pouf patterns.
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Free Written Patterns
Sampler Pouf from Make and Do Crew
The Sampler Pouf is a free crochet pattern made with six crochet squares featuring different crochet stitches. It features the Alternate Spikes Stitch, Uneven Berry Stitch, Grit Stitch, Cluster Stitch, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, and Bobble Stitch.
SIZE: Approximately 26″ (66 cm) across and 23″ (58.5 cm) tall; the finished measurements of the pouf will vary depending on your stuffing material. Each square measures 18″ x 18″ ( 46 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: 4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Pound of Love from Lion Brand. It’s crocheted with three strands of #4 yarn held together.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Five 16 oz (450 g) skeins.
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, and something to stuff your pouf. Suggestions for the stuffing include six inexpensive pillows, foam scraps, and fibre-fill stuffing.
Pouf by Annemarie Benthem
This free crochet pouf pattern is worked in half double crochet in the back loop.
SIZE: 23½” (60 cm) wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Lana Grossa Mille II.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 350 g.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, a 60 cm inner cushion, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Mosaic Floor Pouf from Yarn and Chai
This free crochet pouf pattern features the spike stitch and is made with two different yarns – a chunky weight yarn for the base and a #3 light worsted weight yarn for the mosaic design. The cover can be removed for washing.
Suggested stuffing materials are sewing an insert and filling it with polyester stuffing, using old pillows or blankets, or making a big roll of foam as the designer did. The designer also suggests purchasing a circle of wood to create a base for the pouf.
SIZE: The finished size of the pouf is 20″ wide and 15″ tall (51 cm x 38 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Maker Home Dec from Bernat; and #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 930 yards (850 m) of the #5 weight yarn and 400 yards (366 m) of the #3 weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and stuffing.
Easy Crochet Pouf Pattern from Yarnspirations
This gorgeous pouf is worked up in the Tiramisu colourway of Caron Big Cakes. It’s crocheted in the linked double crochet stitch.
SIZE: 20″ (51 cm) in diameter and 14″ (35.5 cm) tall.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Caron Big Cakes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 600 g.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a stitch marker, a length of ¾” elastic, and a purchased pouf/pillow approximately 20″ x 14″.
Crochet Pillow Pouf Pattern from Premier Yarns
This free crochet pouf pattern is worked primarily in single crochet. As it uses a #7 weight yarn it should work up quickly.
SIZE: The finished pouf has an approximate height of 14″ (35 cm ) and a diameter of 23″ (58 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Parfait XL Speckles from Premier Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Eight 200 g balls.
NOTIONS: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook, a ruler or measuring tape to check your gauge, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, a sheet or other fabric to line the inside of the pouf, 64 ounces of polyester fiberfill or three pillows for stuffing.
Lacy Crochet Pouf Pattern from Katia
This boho-style pouf pattern is a free PDF download in English and Spanish. It’s an intermediate/advanced level pattern with the pouf body worked from a graph.
SIZE: 19½” x 18″ (50 cm x 46 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Love Denim from Katia.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1300 g.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, lining fabric, and stuffing material.
Crochet Pouf from Annemarie Benthem
Designed by the talented Annemarie Benthem from Annemarie’s Haakblog, this free crochet pouf pattern is available as a free download on the Love Crafts website.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Creative Melange Chunky from Rico Design.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Eight 50 g balls.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, a stitch marker, an inner cushion approximately 27½” wide and 10″ high (70 cm x 25 cm).
Thea Floor Cushion from Schachenmayr
The Thea floor cushion is a free pattern that makes the most of the beautiful colour gradients in Schachenmayr’s Winterwonder Color yarn.
SIZE: Approximate diameter of 23½” (60 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 400 g or 481 yards (440 m).
NOTIONS: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook, a tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, and stuffing.
Stitch Sampler Pouf from Lion Brand Yarn
The Stitch Sampler pouf is a free pattern with lots of colour and texture. The pattern is a free PDF download rated for intermediate-level crocheters.
SIZE: The finished circumference is about 44″ (112 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Re-Spun from Lion Brand.
NOTIONS: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook, scissors, stuffing material, and a large-eyed blunt needle.
The Mia Ottoman from Counting Crafty Sheep
The Mia Ottoman is a free crochet pouf pattern worked in the knit-look waistcoat stitch and #7 Jumbo weight yarn.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Six 250 g balls.
NOTIONS: 15 mm (P/Q) crochet hook, scissors, a large eye needle, and stuffing.
Candy Pouf from DROPS Design
Make a giant, squishy pouf with this free crochet pattern from DROPS Design. It’s worked primarily in single crochet stitches.
SIZE: Approximately 20″ (50 cm) in diameter, 67″ (170 cm) in circumference, and 8¾” (22 cm) in height.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 1500 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE:
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, one or two down duvets for filling, it is also suggested to use a jersey sheet in one of the pouf colours to protect the duvet and make sure it is not visible.
The Piper Pouf from KT And The Squid
The Piper Pouf is an easy, free pattern that works up quickly and uses basic crochet stitches. It’s designed with a clever crochet ‘disc” that’s used to close the bottom and is easy to remove,
SIZE: 18″ wide and 12″ tall (46 cm x 3.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 900 g total.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Stash Busting Monster Pouf from KT and the Squid
The Stash Busting Monster Pouf is a free crochet pouf pattern that uses two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together. The bottom of the pouf is left open, so you can take the stuffing out to wash the cover.
SIZE: Approximately 12″ tall by 22″ wide (30.5 cm x 56 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Super Saver from Red Heart.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1810 yards total (1655 m).
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, a yarn needle, scissors, and stuffing. Stuffing suggestions are old blankets, towels, bean bag filler, poly-fill, foam, and pillows.
Bernat Graphic Stripes Pouf Pattern from Yarnspirations
The Graphic Stripes Pouf is an easy, free pattern crocheted in basic half double crochet stitch. It’s crocheted in the round and filled with a bean bag insert.
SIZE: 24″ (61 cm) wide and 24″ (61 cm high).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Softee Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Five balls in black, five in white, and one in a contrasting colour (the Forest colourway is pictured above).
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker.
Crochet Footstool from Cosy Rosie Crochet
This tutorial will show you how to make a great pouf/footstool that can easily double as extra seating.
SIZE: 20″ x 24″ and 10″ tall (51 cm x 61 cm x 25 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1200 g total – 602 yards (550 m) in Granite Grey and 514 yards (470 m) in Champagne White.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, a needle for chunky yarn, four 10 cm furniture legs, 20″ x 24″ (50 cm x 60 cm) cut MDF or wood panel, spray adhesive or glue, stuffing material, and 20″ (51 cm) of sew and stick velcro.
The Marrakesh Pouffe from DROPS Design
Practice your crochet colourwork with this free pattern from DROPS Design.
SIZE: Approximately 19″ (48 cm) in diameter, 59″ (150 cm) in circumference, and 8″ (20 cm) in height.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook and two or three pillows for stuffing.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Free Crochet Floor Pouf Tutorial from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This crochet pouf uses two pillowcases to make an insert for the stuffing. You can make it with a drawstring closure for easy washing, or you can make it with a permanent closure. There are instructions for both options. There is also a video tutorial available to help guide you through the process.
SIZE: The finished measurements of this crochet pouf are 23″ x 14″ (58.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn., e.g., Starlet Chunky from Mary Maxim.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Twelve 100g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE:
NOTIONS: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, two standard pillowcases, a sewing machine (or needle and thread), and a 64 oz bag of polyester stuffing or bean bag filling.
Crochet Cable Floor Pouf Pattern from Briana K Designs
Follow along with this free crochet floor pouf tutorial to learn how to crochet a gorgeous cable design. The pouf is crocheted in three pieces – top, bottom and the body, and there is an optional zipper closure. A video tutorial accompanies the written pattern.
SIZE: The short pouf is 7″ high (18 cm) and the tall pouf is 12″ (30.5 cm) high; they are both 16″ (40 cm) wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight cotton, e.g., Billow from crochet.com.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: To make the tall pouf, you will need 800 yards or seven 100 g hanks; for the short pouf, you need 460 yards or four 100 g hanks.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, stitch markers, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, bean bag pellets, a 20″ zipper (optional) with a sewing needle, and thread.
Jumbo Floor Pouf from Crochet with Tiffany Hansen
Crochet a giant floor pouf with jumbo yarn following the free written crochet pattern or video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 320 yards (293 m).
NOTIONS: 20 mm crochet hook, scissors, a jumbo yarn needle, and a 32″ round floor cushion.
Paid Patterns
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The Rituals Pouf Crochet Pattern by Mark Roseboom
(Paid Pattern)
The Rituals Pouf is a paid pattern featuring gorgeous and vibrant colourwork. The pattern includes written instructions and a chart.
SIZE: 15-16″ in diameter and 6″ high (38-41 cm x 15 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Scheepjes Chunky Monkey.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Three 100 g balls in the Heather Colourway, and one each in Royal Blue, Magenta, Ochre, Passionfruit, and Eucalyptus.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook and a purchased pouf 15-16″ x 6″.
The Granite Ridge Floor Pouf by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
(Paid Pattern)
The Granite Ridge Pouf is a paid pattern worked in the mosaic crochet technique. It is a well-written pattern with a great video tutorial for extra guidance.
SIZE: 16½” high (42 cm) with a 24″ (61 cm) diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1200 yards (1098 m) of white yarn and 2000 yards (1829 m) in black.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, a 100-litre bag of bean bag filling, quilt batting, and a measuring tape. You’ll also need two king-size pillowcases and sewing supplies to make them into a case for the bean bag filling.
The Tulum Floor Pouf Pattern by Sweet Everly B
(Paid Pattern)
The Tulum Floor Pouf is a paid pattern for a beautiful, modern crochet pdf. It’s rated intermediate and is an easy-to-follow pattern with links to helpful video tutorials.
SIZE: 20″ wide and 13″ high (51 cm x 33 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
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