Basket Weave Pillow Crochet Pattern Download

Description

The simple over-and-under structure of basket weave patterns appeals to Valentina Devine. For this pillow she’s created an oversized “woven” fabric with crocheted strips worked lengthwise in single and half-double crochet. The covered under portion of each strip is worked as a solid block, and the segment of the strip that shows is worked with slits that create a lattice effect. This “woven” fabric would work equally well for a bag, rug, afghan, or even a kimono jacket. Valentina chose the colors for the pillow at random from La Lana Wool’s handspun, plant-dyed yarns; their soft, rich hues form a palette that blends together in a pleasing way, no matter how the colors are combined. Pick any colors you like, says Valentina — you can’t go wrong.

Finished Size: 13″ (33 cm) square.
Yarn: La Lana For Ever Random Fine (100% handspun, plant-dyed wool; 237 yd [217 m]/57 g): misty pebbles, deep sea indigo, Sherwood Forest, te morada, zarisa, and potpourri, 2 skeins each.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 19 sc and 15 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in single crochet.
Hook: Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Straight pins; tapestry needle; 13″ (33-cm) square pillow form.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet 2004 Premier Issue