Diagonal stitch pillow

[MimiFL]

This is a pillow I just finished for Sis' birthday. I used Patons Grace 100% cotton in blue and white, and worked the squares in the diagonal box stitch. Then I whipstitched the squares together into two different patterns (Sis couldn't decide which looked better), one for each side. I joined both pillow sides with reverse sc (aka crab stitch), as I always do. I used light blue for this so as not to detract from the pattern, and also to soften the blue/white contrast. You can see the whipstitch a bit on the white but I think overall it looks ok. The yarn, unfortunately, is hand-wash only, and pretty expensive. But it's also pretty soft. Sis likes it.

 

The X side:

 

 

The diamond side:

 

 

Closeup of the diagonal box stitch:

 

 

The reverse sc seam:

 

 

More photos on my site.

[JoAnn]

Very pretty! I like them! You did a great job. What a nice sister!

[matyson5]

nice pillow..great job!!!!

[jmccrochet]

Any sis would be thrilled to receive that. You did a great job.

 

Joyce

[JaneMarcy]

What a beautiful pillow. Great job.

[hooked2]

Beautiful pillow!! I can't decide which side I like best! You're a very sweet sister.

[champygirl]

Very pretty and nice, I like both sides.

[alibra]

Pretty pillow...love the blue and white

[crochetluvknot]

great job

[Shell]

i like it, nice work it's pretty neat how you got such different looks just by placing the pieces in different ways. i never coud get the crab stitch to work..

[msmusic]

that is one gorgeous pillow - I love how the stripes worked up, it's just the right balance of white and blue. And the seaming is terrific in reverse sc. Great job!

[Hooked]

Very pretty!

[doxiesr4me]

I really like your pillow. I think I have to agree with your sis ~ I like both sides too!

Kim (doxiesr4me)

[amdm]

What a wonderful present.

[misssmaggie]

Nice pattern...nice work...and the colors, too !!! Thanks for sharing!

[Cherri]

Beautiful! You did a wonderful job!!

[TX CrochetLover]

Love the colors and the design! Great job!

[copchic905]

very pretty

[AnjyB]

I agree, its an awesome pillow! Thanks for sharing.

[trinichiqn]

WOW. Those are fantastic

[maryann]

wow, just beautifull! I love it..your stitches look just perfect..and such vibrant colors..great job..

[lacy lucy]

Very nice ! Looks very "professional"

[caednkat]

Beautiful Work!!! What a lucky sister!!!

[WendyLee]

What a beautiful pillow. You did a great job!