Jessica Cooper The Basket Weave is the 4th Throw Pillow of the Textured Fun Squares. In case you missed it, I created the Textured Fun Square Sampler Blanket (shown below) in 2018. I decided to turn those squares in to matching Throw Pillows. There are 6 squares, so there will be 6 pilllows.
The Basket Weave Throw Pillow Crochet Pattern is for an 18′ square pillow. It is made in 2 panels and crocheted together. I recommend to stuff with a throw pillow insert that is washable. Such as this one from Amazon. As it is crocheted together and will not be able to remove the inside pillow when washing. You can also use Poly-Fil and stuff using a pillowcase or fabric liner.
See the other pillows below
- Post Stitch Throw Pillow
- Waffle Stitch Throw Pillow
- Braided Cable Throw Pillow
- Basket Weave Throw Pillow
- Zig Zag Throw Pillow
Materials Needed
- I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- 550 yds (per pillow) Medium #4 weight yarn, Big Twist Value Yarn found at JoAnns (100% acrylic, 6oz/170g, 371yds/339m)
- 6 18” Pillow Inserts (1 for each square) – Machine Washable is Recommended as it will not be removeable
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge
- 4” square = 7.25 Rows x 12.5 DC
Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms)
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
- BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
- FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
- CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Ch – Chain
- Join – Slip Stitch to first stitch
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Sk – Skip
Pattern Notes
- Each Square Pattern is for an 18” square pillow insert, however each square will measure approximately 15” and will stretch to fit.
- Beginning stitch is made with a chainless starting double crochet (CSDC). This technique eliminates any chaining at the beginning of the row and looks just like a regular double crochet. If you prefer, you may replace it with a chain 3 to count as the first stitch.
4. Basket Weave Throw Pillow
Row 1 (WS): FDC 56, turn. OR Ch 58, DC in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (56)
Row 2 (RS): CSDC, *FPDC in 3 sts, BPDC in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * across, DC in last st, turn. (56)
Row 3 (WS): repeat row 2
Row 4 (RS): CSDC, *BPDC in 3 sts, FPDC in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * across, DC in last st, turn.
Row 5 (WS): repeat row 4
Row 6 – 31: repeat rows 2 – 5
Ch 1, SC around the entire parameter (working 2 SC in the ends of the DC rows), place 2 SC in the corners, join (24). Fasten off. Make 2 panels.
With wrong sides facing each other and join with Sl St through both panels. Ch 1, SC around both layers, placing 2 SC in each corner. When 3 sides are completed, insert pillow, SC along the forth side, join. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Up close photo of front and back post stitches
See video HERE to make the Basket Weave Stitch
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