The Mosaic Garden Pouf: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Color-Blocked Floor Cushion

Introducing the Mosaic Garden Pouf

Transform your living space with this stunning, chunky crochet pouf that uses a mosaic-like color-blocking technique to create a rich, textured tapestry. Perfect for extra seating or as a cozy footrest, this pattern is a modern take on traditional tapestry crochet. The finished pouf is a cylindrical floor cushion with bold horizontal stripes in charcoal, warm terracotta, mustard yellow, sage green, and cream. The texture is created by working in the back loop only, giving a ridged, woven appearance. This pattern is designed for beginners who want to create a beautiful, functional home decor piece.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super Bulky weight yarn (Weight 6) in 5 contrasting colors:
  • Color A (Main - Charcoal) – approximately 250 yards
  • Color B (Warm Terracotta) – approximately 250 yards
  • Color C (Mustard Yellow) – approximately 250 yards
  • Color D (Sage Green) – approximately 250 yards
  • Color E (Cream) – approximately 250 yards
• Hook: US Size N/P (10 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 8 single crochet stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors, polyester fiberfill or an old pillow form for stuffing

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes Before You Begin

The pouf is worked in two identical flat panels (top and bottom) and a side panel that is worked in the round. The mosaic effect is achieved by working single crochet in the back loop only (sc blo) with color changes every 2 rows. Carry the unused yarn loosely along the wrong side. Do not cut the yarn after each color change unless instructed; simply drop it and pick up the next color.

Panel (Make 2)

1. With Color A (Charcoal), chain 36.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. You will have 35 single crochet stitches.
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the back loop only (sc blo) in each stitch across. (35 stitches)
4. Row 3: Change to Color B (Warm Terracotta). Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. (35 stitches)
5. Row 4: With Color B, chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. (35 stitches)
6. Row 5: Change to Color C (Mustard Yellow). Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. (35 stitches)
7. Row 6: With Color C, chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch across. (35 stitches)
8. Continue this pattern, alternating colors every 2 rows in the sequence: A, B, C, D, E, A, B, C, D, E, A. You will have 11 stripes total (22 rows).
9. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Side Panel

1. With Color A (Charcoal), chain 36. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (35 stitches)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (35 stitches)
4. Round 3: Change to Color B (Warm Terracotta). Chain 1, single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (35 stitches)
5. Round 4: With Color B, chain 1, single crochet in the back loop only in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (35 stitches)
6. Continue working in the round, changing colors every 2 rows in the same sequence as the panels: A, B, C, D, E, A, B, C, D, E, A. Work until the side panel measures approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in height. This will be about 22 rounds total (11 stripes).
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 24 inches) for sewing.

Assembly

1. With the long tail from the side panel, sew one panel to the bottom edge of the side panel using a whip stitch. Match the stripes so the colors align. Insert the needle through the back loop of the panel and the back loop of the side panel for a neat seam.
2. Stuff the pouf firmly with polyester fiberfill or an old pillow form until it is plump and round. Make sure the stuffing is evenly distributed.
3. Sew the top panel to the remaining edge of the side panel using a whip stitch, again matching the stripes. Weave in all ends securely.

Your Mosaic Garden Pouf is now complete! Enjoy your new textured, color-blocked floor cushion that adds a modern, bohemian touch to any room.