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Three Basketweave Pillows by Leslie Gonzalez
These pillows illustrate the Stitch Anatomy lesson on Basketweave patterns. Basketweave is a versatile pattern that can be worked in many ways to create many types of fabrics and can be used for many different purposes.
Pillow 1—Garter Stitch Basketweave Pillow
Size
One Size
Finished Measurements:
10” x 10”
Materials
Cascade Yarns BOLIVIANA (191yds/175m, 100g/3.5oz, 100% Merino wool): 1 skein #23 Marigold
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
10” x 10” pillow form
Gauge
In Garter Stitch Basketweave pat, 19 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.
Stitch Pattern
Garter Stitch Basketweave Pattern (mult of 6 sts)
Row 1 and all RS rows: Knit.
Rows 2 & 4 (WS): P1, *k4, p2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k4, p1.
Rows 6 and 8: P1, k1, *p2, k4; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k1, p1.
Rep Rows 1-8.
DESIGNER NOTE—This adaptation of the standard Garter Stitch Basketweave pattern has stockinette stitch selvedges added for seaming.
Pillow Front
CO 48 sts. Work Rows 1-8 of Garter Stitch Basketweave pat over all sts. Rep Rows 1-8 nine more times, then work Rows 1-4 again. BO all sts in pat.
TECHNICAL TIPS—To bind off in pattern, bind off working the next pattern row, which should be a right-side row, or knit across the row as you bind off.
If you were able to match both stitch and row gauge, then your pillow should measure 10” square following the above directions. Sometimes you cannot match both stitch and row gauge. In this case, it is more important to match the stitch gauge to ensure the pillow will not be too wide or narrow. If you do not match row gauge, you may need to work fewer or more rows to meet the required length of 10”. Ending on Row 4 vertically balances the pattern, so you should try to end on this row.
Pillow Back
CO 48 sts. Work Rows 5-8 of Garter Stitch Basketweave pat over all sts. Then work Rows 1-8 ten times. BO all sts in pat.
TECHNICAL TIP—Beginning and ending the second side with the top half of the stitch pattern will carry the stitch pattern over the side seams.
Finishing
Block both pieces. With wrong sides facing, join sides and bottom of pillow. Insert pillow form and seam top closed.
Pillow 2—Rib and Garter Stitch Basketweave Pillow
Size
One Size
Finished Measurements
9” x 9”
Materials
Cascade Yarns BOLIVIANA (191yds/175m, 100g/3.5oz, 100% Merino wool): 1 skein #16 Delphinium Blue
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
9” x 9” pillow form
Gauge
In Rib and Garter Stitch Basketweave pat, 20 sts & 29 rows = 4”/10cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.
Stitch Pattern
Rib and Garter Stitch Basketweave Pattern (mult of 10 sts + 7)
Rows 1, 3, & 5 (RS): K1, *(k1, p1) twice, k6; rep from * to last 6 sts, (k1, p1) twice, k2.
Rows 2, 4, & 6 (WS): P2, (k1, p1) twice, *k5, (p1, k1) twice, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rows 7, 9, & 11: K1, *k6, (p1, k1) twice; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.
Rows 8, 10, & 12: P1, k5, *(p1, k1) twice, p1, k5; rep from * to last st, p1.
Repeat Rows 1-12.
DESIGNER NOTE—This adaptation of the standard Rib and Garter Stitch Basketweave pattern has stockinette stitch selvedges added for seaming. To see the original go to the Basketweave Stitch Anatomy Article that accompanies this pattern.
Pillow Front and Back (make 2)
CO 47 sts. Work Rows 1-12 of Rib and Garter Stitch Basketweave pat five times, then work Rows 1- 6 again. BO all sts. Make second side. Block pieces, preserving texture. Seam sides and bottom. Weave in ends. Insert pillow form and seam top.
Pillow 3—Mosaic and Slip Stitch Basketweave Pillow
Size
One Size
Finished Measurements
8” x 8”
Materials
Elemental Affects SHETLAND FINGERING (118yds/108m, 28g/.99oz, 100% North American Shetland Wool): 1 skein each WH White (A) and 009 Wildflower Blue (B)
Size 3 (3.25mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (2 different)
Tapestry needle
8” x 8” pillow form
Gauge
In Mosaic and Slip Stitch Basketweave pat, 26 sts & 42 rows = 4”/10 cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.
Abbreviations
Sl 1—Slip the next stitch purlwise with the yarn held to the back.
Stitch Patterns
Mosaic and Slip Stitch Basketweave Pattern
Rnds 1 & 2: With A,*k9, (sl 1, k1) three times, sl 1; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, knit to marker.
Rnds 3 & 4: With B, *k10, (sl 1, k1) three times; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, k5, (sl 2, k4) seven times, k1.
Rnds 5 & 6: Rep Rnds 1 & 2.
Rnds 7 & 8: With B, *k10, (sl 1, k1) three times; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, k2, (sl 2, k4) seven times, sl 2, k2.
Rnds 9 & 10: Rep Rnds 1 & 2.
Rnds 11 & 12: With B, knit to marker, sm, k5, (sl 2, k4) seven times, k1.
Rnds 13 & 14: With A, *(k1, sl 1) four times, k8, rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, knit to marker.
Rnds 15 & 16: With B, *k2, (sl 1, k1) twice, sl 1, k9; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, k2, (sl 2, k4) seven times, sl 2, k2.
Rnds 17 & 18: With A, *(k1, sl 1) four times, k8; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, knit to marker.
Rnds 19 & 20: With B, *K2, (sl 1, k1) twice, sl 1, k9; rep from * for a total of three times, k1, sm, k5, (sl 2, k4) seven times, k1.
Rnds 21 & 22: Rep rnds 17 & 18.
Rnds 23 & 24: With B, knit to marker, sm, k2, (sl 2, k4) seven times, sl 2, k2.
Rep Rnds 1-24.
DESIGNER NOTE–The first 49 sts make up the front of the pillow and the last 48 sts are the back of the pillow. Be sure to use two different stitch markers so you can tell where the round begins.
Using A, CO 49 sts, pm, CO 48 sts. Join in the rnd and use a second marker to mark rnd start. Work Rnds 1-24 of Mosaic and Slip Stitch pattern three times, then work Rnds 1-12 again. BO all sts. Block. Seam bottom and weave in ends. Insert pillow form and seam top.
Article Associated with Pattern
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