The Morning Crafter

Crochet isn’t just about delicate doilies and cozy afghans—it can be edgy and downright fun, too. When I designed the Shit Crochet Pillow Pattern, it was a playful experiment to push the boundaries of what crochet could be. I wanted to create something that felt current and a little rebellious, challenging the idea that crochet is just an old-fashioned pastime. The response was incredible, with crafters embracing the humor and modern vibe, proving that crochet can be as bold and expressive as you want it to be.

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Here’s everything you need to create the Shit Crochet Pillow

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Skill level

Advanced Beginner

Hook size

5mm crochet hook

Supplies

• 400 yd of worsted weight yarn
• Poly-fil or filling of your choice

Pattern notes

This pattern is written for right-handed crocheters in US terms. For left-handed crocheters, work each Row from end to beginning.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain stitch
• st= stitch
• sc= single crochet
• hdc= half double crochet
• bobble = bobble stitch

Disclaimer: This pattern is intended for personal use only. Duplication of this pattern for sale or distribution is protected under copyright and are property of The Morning Crafter.

Stitch guide

• Single Crochet Stitch (sc): insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through 1 loop (leaving 2 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through both loops
• Bobble Stitch (bob): yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through 1 loop (leaving 3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, repeat process 3 more times (4 total), until you have 5 loops on the hook. Pull through all 5 loops.

The chart

Feel free to increase the size of this pillow by adding rows to above the text and below the text, or to each side of the text by increasing your initial chain length in multiples of 2. (ex, this pattern starts with a ch of 61. To increase, you would increase to 63, or 65).

The pattern is done in two parts, a front panel and a back panel. They are stitched separately and then crocheted together at the end, prior to stuffing the pillow.

You will be working the letters of the text backward with the bobble stitch, which means your first bobble will be the top corner of your “T”, followed by the “I”, then “H”, then “S”. As your piece starts to take shape, you’ll notice the word starting to form, and perhaps will let out a little giggle as you see fit.

The chain 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch. When making the front panel, the bobble stitches are always made on the right side of your work. The row of single crochet is always the wrong side of your work. The single crochets on either side of your bobble stitches help make the stitch puff outward.

Instructions

Front panel

BEGIN: ch 61

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across, turn, ch 1(60)

Rows 2-7: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 8: Sc 11, (bob, sc) 4 times, sc 2, (bob, sc) 3 times, sc 2, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 4, (bob, sc) 3 times, sc 14, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 9: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 10: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 3, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 14, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 11: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 12: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 3, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 14, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 13: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 14: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 15, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 15: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 16: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, (bob, sc) 4 times, sc 5, bob, sc 17, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 17: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 18: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 4, bob, sc 19, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 19: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 20: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 3, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 11, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 21: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 22: Sc 14, bob, sc 8, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 3, bob, sc 7, bob, sc 12, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 23: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

Row 24: Sc 14, bob, sc 6, (bob, sc) 3 times, sc 2, bob, sc 5, bob, sc 4, (bob, sc) 4 times, sc 12, turn, ch 1 (60)

Rows 25- 31: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

At the end of Row 31, tie off.

Back panel

BEGIN: ch 61

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across, turn, ch 1(60)

Rows 2-31: Sc in every stitch across the row, turn, ch 1 (60)

At the end of Row 31, DO NOT tie off.

Joining the pieces

Using the last ch in your back panel, line up with the bottom corner of your front panel, and join the corner by stitching 4 stitches into the last stitch of your back panel and the corner stitch of your front panel. 

You should then be working up the side of the pillow. Sc stitch in every row through both the front and back panel (31). In the corner, sc 4 times, then continue along every stitch along the top of the pillow (60). Sc 4 times in the corner, sc in every stitch along the other side of the pillow (31). Sc 4 times in corner, and stitch about 3/4 of the way down the final side of your pillow. Once 3/4 of the way stitched, stuff your pillow with Poly-Fil or stuffing of your choice.

Complete your stitching and once you get back to the corner you started in, tie off. Weave in any loose ends, and you’re done! Share your final project with me on social media!