Heart in a Basket Pillow Crochet Pattern using Basket Stitch
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 project 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 lovely crochet 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 project 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 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 Pillow Crochet Pattern”.
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Let’s dive into the details…
Materials
- Yarn:
- Hobbii Honey Bunny, 100% Polyester, Super Bulky (6) weight yarn (100g (3.5oz), 131 yds (120m)/skein) or any other velvety yarn
- Color A – Hint of Pink (50), 2 skeins or 150 yards
- Color B – Candyfloss (45) 2 skeins or 250 yards
- Or other Super Bulky yarn in 2 colors
- Hobbii Peacock, 100% Polyester, Bulky (5) weight yarn (100g (3.5oz), 71 yds (65m)/skein) or any other faux fur yarn, Rose (07), 1 skein or 65 yards
- Or other faux fur yarn
- Hobbii Honey Bunny, 100% Polyester, Super Bulky (6) weight yarn (100g (3.5oz), 131 yds (120m)/skein) or any other velvety yarn
- Hook: J/6.00 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 16″ x 16″ Square Pillow Insert
Finished Measurements
Approximately 12” x 15”.
Stitch Abbreviations
- bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet
- ch – Chain
- dc – Double Crochet
- fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- RS – Right Side
- sc – Single Crochet
- WS – Wrong Side
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Pattern notes
- When the row begins with ch 2, it does count as a stitch throughout.
- This pattern features the “basket stitch” which uses alternating fpdc and bpdc stitches in groups of 3. This creates a basketweave effect.
- You will be working up two panels (the back panel and the front), and then seaming them together to create your pillow.
- Start by working up the back panel to get the grasp of the basketweave stitch before adding in the color changes.
- When changing colors, drop the previous color so the working yarn hangs on the WS, and pick it back up for the next row. You may want 2 skeins of Color A and one skein of color B. All color changes happen on the WS so it doesn’t need to look pretty. It’s OK to float your yarn on the WS as it won’t show through in this pillow pattern.
Special Stitch
Basket Weave
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The Fine Print
This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2024. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.
If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaoheartinabasket. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Page.
Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.