Free Crochet Floor Pouf Pattern: T-Shirt Yarn, Extra Seating

Add a cozy, handcrafted touch to your living room or reading nook while creating practical extra seating for guests with this stylish floor pouf. Working with chunky t-shirt yarn makes this project wonderfully quick to stitch up, while the firm single crochet stitches and a sturdy pillow insert provide comfortable support that holds its shape.

Free Crochet Floor Pouf Pattern: T-Shirt Yarn, Extra Seating

Quick Facts

• Skill level: Easy
• Finished size: Approximately 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter and 8 inches (20 cm) high
• Yarn: Super bulky weight t-shirt yarn (approx. 450 yards total: 360 yards Charcoal, 90 yards Cream)
• Hook: 9.0 mm (US M/13) crochet hook
• Stitches used: ch, sc, sl st, inc, dec
• Time to make: A weekend project

Detailed size adjustment tips are included further down in the pattern.

What Makes This Floor Pouf Special

This design relies on sturdy single crochet stitches worked in the round to create a dense, supportive fabric that keeps its shape without sagging. The bold cream stripe breaks up the deep charcoal colorway for a modern, minimalist aesthetic, while the zippered or stuffed interior lets you customize the firmness to your liking using old bed pillows or polyester fiberfill.

Skill Level

• Working in the round
• Changing yarn colors cleanly
• Basic increases and decreases
• Joining panels

You will find this project approachable if you are comfortable with basic amigurumi or shaping techniques in thick yarn!

Finished Measurements

Materials You Will Need

• Hook: 9.0 mm (US M/13) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving ends, stitch markers, 2 standard bed pillows or 2 lbs of polyester fiberfill for stuffing

Yarn Suggestions

⚠️ Note: Avoid stretchy nylon-blend jersey fabrics, as they lack the structural integrity needed to keep a floor pouf firm and supportive.

Gauge

• 7 sc x 7 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) using a 9.0 mm hook in single crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: single crochet 2 in the same stitch (increase)
• dec: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd(s): round(s)
• [ ]: work instructions within brackets as many times as directed

UK equivalents: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Special Stitches Explained

1. Magic Ring: Wrap working yarn around your index finger twice to create a loop, insert hook into center, pull up a loop, and ch 1 to secure. Work your first round of stitches directly into the ring.
2. Invisible Decrease (dec): Insert hook into the front loop only of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook, yarn over, and pull through remaining two loops.

Pattern Instructions

💡 Designer Tip: Because t-shirt yarn can be heavy, use a stitch marker at the start of every round to keep your place easily.

Section 1: Top Panel (Charcoal, Cream, and Charcoal)

Working in continuous spirals. Do not join rounds unless specified.

Rnd 1: With Charcoal, make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sc).
Rnd 2: [inc] x 6 (12 sc).
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18 sc).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24 sc).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30 sc).
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36 sc).
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42 sc).
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48 sc).
Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54 sc).
Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x 6 (60 sc).
Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x 6 (66 sc).
Rnd 12: [10 sc, inc] x 6 (72 sc).

Fasten off Charcoal and join Cream.

Rnd 13: With Cream, [11 sc, inc] x 6 (78 sc).
Rnd 14: [12 sc, inc] x 6 (84 sc).

Fasten off Cream and join Charcoal.

Rnd 15: With Charcoal, [13 sc, inc] x 6 (90 sc).
Rnd 16: Sc in each st around (90 sc).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

✅ Checkpoint: Your top panel should measure approximately 20 inches across and lie completely flat.

Section 2: Bottom Panel (Charcoal, make 1)

Repeat Rnds 1 through 16 of the Top Panel entirely in Charcoal (omit the Cream stripe section).
Rnd 1 through 12: Work exact increases as Top Panel up to (72 sc) in Charcoal.
Rnd 13: [11 sc, inc] x 6 (78 sc).
Rnd 14: [12 sc, inc] x 6 (84 sc).
Rnd 15: [13 sc, inc] x 6 (90 sc).
Rnd 16: Sc in each st around (90 sc).
Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Place the Top Panel and Bottom Panel with wrong sides facing together, aligning the outer edges stitch by stitch.
2. Using a length of Charcoal t-shirt yarn and your tapestry needle (or single crochet through both layers), seam the two panels together around 80% of the circumference.
3. Stuff the pouf firmly with 2 standard bed pillows folded to fill the edges, or pack evenly with polyester fiberfill.
4. Complete the remaining seam to close the pouf entirely. Secure and weave in all loose ends.

Finishing

Smooth out the surface of the pouf with your hands to distribute the internal stuffing evenly so the circular shape sits flat and uniform.

Size Customization Tips

• To make a larger pouf, continue working increase rounds past Rnd 16, adding 6 stitches per round, and make sure your bottom panel matches the exact stitch count of your top panel before joining.

Care Instructions

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap as needed. For deeper cleaning, remove stuffing (if using loose fiberfill), hand wash in cool water, and lay flat to dry completely before re-stuffing.

FAQ

Can I use regular yarn instead of t-shirt yarn?

Regular worsted weight or acrylic yarns are too thin and stretchy to hold the weight of a floor pouf. If you want to use standard yarn, hold 4 to 6 strands together to match the chunky gauge of t-shirt yarn.

How do I adjust the firmness of the pouf?

Add more fiberfill or fold your old pillows tighter inside the cover before closing the final seam. If you prefer a softer seat, use less stuffing.

Is this pouf safe for children’s rooms?

Yes! Because it is constructed entirely from soft textile yarn with no hard buttons, zippers, or plastic components, it is entirely safe for children to sit and play on.

Happy Crocheting!

I hope you love creating your new floor pouf! Save this pattern to your Pinterest board so you can easily find it later, and leave a comment below to let me know what colors you chose for your home!