Heart Basket Pillow | Bulky Yarn Crochet Pattern

Looking for a heartfelt and cozy crochet project to celebrate Valentine's Day or to create a special gift for someone you love? This Heart in the Basket Pillow Crochet Pattern is just what you need! In super bulky weight velvet yarn, this squishably soft pillow makes an eye-catching piece of Valentine’s Day decor or an expression of love for your sweetheart.

What You’ll Make

Create a beautiful 16" x 16" pillow insert using the basket weave stitch, resulting in a charming textured design that's perfect for adding a touch of warmth and love to any space. With clear and easy-to-follow instructions, this pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Confident beginners are welcome if familiar with basic crochet stitches.

Techniques Used

• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Front and back post double crochet
• Basketweave Stitch
• Changing colors
• Crocheting panels together with single crochet

Finished Size : Approximately 16” x 16”

Materials

Yarn:

Super bulky weight (#6) velvet yarn
Sample shown in Hobbii Honey Bunny

• Color A (light pink) 150 yards
• Color B (dark pink)  250 yards

AND

Bulky weight (#5) faux fur yarn
Sample shown in Hobbii Peacock
65 yards 

Hook:
J/ 6 mm crochet hook

Other:

• 16 inch square pillow insert
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

13 stitches x 10 rows = 4” x 4" square
(alternating 3 fpdc and 3 bpdc)

Pattern Includes

• Written instructions
• Photo tutorial
• Video tutorial
• Helpful notes and tips throughout
• Printable, ad-free PDF

Delivery Format

Digital PDF crochet pattern

Available as an instant download after purchase.

You will also be able to add the pattern to your Ravelry library.

Helpful Notes

• This pattern features the “basket stitch” which uses alternating fpdc and bpdc stitches in groups of 3. This creates a basket weave effect.
• You will be working up two panels (the back panel and the front), and then seam them together to create your pillow.
• Start by working up the back panel to get the grasp of the basket weave 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.
• The pattern is available to view for free on the ad-supported Juniper & Oakes website. This ad-free PDF provides a more convenient, annoyance-free way of reading the pattern.

Languages

This pattern is available in:

• English

Licensing / Use

This pattern is for personal use only.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities with credit to Juniper & Oakes.

Pattern resale, sharing, or redistribution is not permitted.

Cross-Links / Upsells

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Add the Heart in a Basket Pillow to your pattern library and stitch up a cozy, heartfelt accent for your home for Valentine’s Day—or any day!