Easy Chair Neck Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for a cozy, practical, and beginner-friendly crochet project, the Easy Chair Neck Pillow is just what you need! Perfect for relaxing in your favorite chair, traveling in comfort, or gifting someone a handmade touch of love, this pattern combines simple stitches and chunky yarn to create something truly special.

Made with soft bulky yarn and filled with plush polyester fiberfill, this U-shaped neck pillow provides support and comfort. The project works up quickly using basic crochet stitches such as single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and long single crochet (lsc). Even if you’re a confident beginner, you’ll enjoy creating this practical and cozy pillow.

In this article, you’ll find the complete pattern with step-by-step instructions, materials list, and helpful tips. And at the end, we’ll offer a free downloadable PDF so you can print and save the pattern for future use.

Materials

• 1 ball of Red Heart Comfort Chunky

• Crochet Hook size J/10 (6.0 mm)

• Tapestry needle

• Polyester fiberfill

• Scissors

Finished Measurements

• Width: 13 inches

• Length: 14½ inches

Crochet Stitches Used (US Terms)

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• lsc – long single crochet

• sl st – slip stitch

Notes

• Chain-3 at the beginning of a row counts as the first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

• Weave in loose ends as you go.

• Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Instructions

FRONT

Left Arm

1. Row 1 (RS): Begin at bottom edge, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, lsc in next ch, continue alternating to the end. Turn. (10 sts)

2. Row 2: Ch 3, sc in same st, [dc, sc] across to last st, (dc, sc) in last st. Turn. (12 sts)

3. Row 3: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first st, [sc, dc] to end. Turn. (14 sts)

4. Rows 4–17: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next, lsc in next, repeat across. Turn.

5. Row 18: Ch 3, sc in same st, [dc, sc] across, dc in last st. Turn. (15 sts)

6. Row 19: Ch 1, sc in first, dc in next, repeat across to beg ch-3, (sc, dc) in top of ch-3. Turn. (16 sts)

7. Row 20: Repeat Row 18. Fasten off. (17 sts)

Right Arm

Repeat Rows 1–20 of Left Arm. At the end of Row 20, do not fasten off.

TOP

1. Row 21: Ch 1, sc in first st, dc in next, lsc in next, repeat across to beg ch-3, (sc, dc) in top of ch-3, continue across Left Arm. (36 sts)

2. Row 22: Ch 3, sc in next st, [dc, sc] across. Turn. (39 sts)

3. Row 23: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc, sc] across, ending in ch-3. Turn.

4. Row 24: Ch 3, lsc in next st, dc in next. Turn.

5. Row 25: Repeat Row 23.

6. Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, dc in next, lsc in next, continue across to last 2 sts, sl st in last 2 sts. Turn. (37 sts)

7. Rows 27–31: Repeat Row 26. (27 sts)

8. Rows 32–33: Ch 3, sc in dc in next 3 sts, [sc in next, dc in next] to last 3 sts, turn. At end of Row 33, fasten off. (19 sts)

BACK

Repeat FRONT. At the end of Row 33, do not fasten off.

FINISHING

With the wrong sides together, work single crochet evenly around all edges, joining the front and back panels together.
Stuff firmly with polyester fiberfill before closing the final edge.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tips & Ideas

• Use soft, hypoallergenic yarn for extra comfort.

• Add a removable buttoned cover for washing if desired.

• Perfect handmade gift for readers, travelers, or loved ones recovering from neck strain.

Download the Free PDF Pattern

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