The Valvety yarn, with its plush and soft texture, embodies the pinnacle of comfort, transforming any crochet project into a symbol of luxury and warmth. Drawing the warm, soft, and luxurious appearance of that velvety yarn, the Basketweave Crochet Pillow Pattern comes to life! This delightful crochet project uses the basketweave post stitch, creating a rich, textural masterpiece in the form of a crochet pillow. You can play around with different colors, creating custom designs that fit your style and home decor. The end result is more than just a crochet pillow; it is an accent piece that adds both warmth and style to your space, making it an excellent addition to your home. So, what are you waiting for? Get your hooks ready and start crocheting this quick but cozy piece of decor.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials:
- Bernat® Crushed Velvet™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 315 yds/288 m)Burgundy (16005) 3 balls size U.S. I/9 [5.5 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. 1 pillow from 20″ [51 cm] square
Abbreviations:
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- DC = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of next st at the back of work, inserting the hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through loops on hook) twice. 1 dcbp made.
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of next st at the front work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through loops on hook) twice. 1 cup made. - Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Measurement:
Approx 20″ [51 cm] square.
Gauge:
12 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Step by step Pattern
Note: Ch 2 at beg of the row counts as dc.
Front:
- Ch 60.
- Foundation row: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 58 dc. Turn.
- 1st to 3rd rows: Ch 2. *1 dc around each of next 4 sts. 1 dc around each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. 1 DC in the last St. Turn.
- 4th to 6th rows: Ch 2. *1 dc around each of next 4 sts. 1 dc around each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in the last St. Turn. These 6 rows form a Basketweave pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 20″ [51 cm], ending on a 3rd or 6th row. Fasten off.
BACK (make 2 alike):
- Ch 11.
- 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.1 sc in each ch to end of the chain. Turn. 10 sc.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg(when slightly stretched) measures 20″ [51 cm].
- Do not fasten off.
Proceed as follows:
- 1st row: Turn work sidewise. Ch 1. Work 58 sc alongside of ribbing. Turn. Place marker at the end of row.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep the last row until work from the marker measures 12½” [32 cm]. Fasten off.
Finishing:
- Overlap Back pieces to match the front, with ribbed sections incenter to create an opening to insert pillow form. Sew outer edge seams.