Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this day of love than with a heartfelt handmade gift? If you’re looking for a creative and cozy crochet pillow pattern to warm the heart of someone special or to add a touch of love to your own home decor, you’re in the right place. I’m excited to introduce our latest crochet pattern, the “Heart in the Basket Pillow”, designed to infuse your surroundings with love and warmth.
In this blog post, we’ll dive into the details of this free crochet cushion cover pattern, perfect for both seasoned crocheters and those looking to expand their skills. Whether you’re crocheting a gift for a loved one or sprucing up your living space for Valentine’s Day, this fun crochet pillow pattern is a delightful way to express your affection through the art of crochet.
With clear instructions, a helpful video tutorial, and a unique basket weave stitch, you’ll have everything you need to create a stunning 16″ x 16″ pillow insert adorned with a lovely crochet heart motif. Join me on this crocheting journey as we explore the creativity, joy, and love woven into every stitch of the “Heart in the Basket Crochet Pillow Pattern”.
Approximately 12” x 15”.
Using alternating fpdc and bpdc stitches in groups of 3. This creates a basket weave effect.
Heart in a Basket crochet pillow pattern
Back Panel
With Color B
Ch 46
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (45 sc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across (45 dc)
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc in next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 5 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Rows 7-34: Repeat Rows 3-6, x 7.
Row 35 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across.
Front Panel
With Color A
Ch 46
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (45 sc)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across. (45 dc)
Row 3: (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc in next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 4 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 6 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 7 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc in next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 8 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 3, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 3.
Row 9 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 3, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 3.
Row 10 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 3.
Row 11 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 3.
Row 12 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, change to Color B, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2 , fpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 13 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, change to Color B, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, bpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 14 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 3, change to Color A, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 15 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 3, change to Color A, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 16 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 17 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 18 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 19 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 20 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B , bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 21 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B , fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts.
Row 22 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 2 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 2 sts.
Row 23 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 2 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 4, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 2 sts.
Row 24 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 25 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 26 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, bpdc around next 3 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 27 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color B, bpdc around next 3 sts, change to Color A, fpdc around next 3 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 2.
Row 28 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 29 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 30 (WS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 31 (RS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 32 (WS): Ch 2, turn, fpdc around next 2 sts, [bpdc around next 3 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 33 (RS): Ch 2, turn, bpdc around next 2 sts, [fpdc around next 3 sts, bpdc around next 3 sts] x 7.
Row 34 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across.
Fasten off.
Assembly Instructions
- Work up the back and front panels using the instructions above.
- Work a hdc border around each panel:
- Use faux fur.
- Beginning in any stitch along the bottom of either panel, work:
- one hdc per dc along the bottom and top edges
- two hdc per dc along each side
- three hdc in each corner
- Sl st to starting st to join.
- Fasten off.
- Repeat with second panel.
- Do not fasten off after second panel, continue on with seaming.
- Seam the two panels together with faux fur yarn:
- With wrong sides together, join three sides with one sc in each st.
- Insert pillow.
- Continue on the fourth side with a sc in each st.
- Sl st to join.
- Fasten off.
- Weave in all ends.
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Where is the free pattern of the heartinabasket pillow? I see the links for the paid patterns, but I don’t see the free pattern, only the materials and notes. Thank you for your help.
Hi Connie, You will have to create/login to your Grow account (for free) to access the pattern for free.