Basket Patterns of the Cherokee - PDF Pattern
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, here’s a new pattern honoring one of the most beloved art forms of my indigenous tribe. While I didn’t grow up on reservation land, I was fortunate to live close enough to visit tribal headquarters and museums on several occasions. If you ever find yourself in Northeast Oklahoma, I highly recommend checking out the various cultural education options that you can find there. I am proud to be a member of the Cherokee Nation, and I hope that you enjoy stitching the cross stitch interpretation of these traditional basket patterns.
This is a PDF download of the pattern “Basket Patterns of the Cherokee”.
While the traditional names for these weave patterns have been lost to time, I have included here the commonly accepted names granted to them in more recent times.
Finished design is 135 x 134 stitches, or 9.64” x 9.57” on 14 ct Aida.
Instructions are given for DMC colors and 5 unique colors are used.
This pattern is for personal use only and should not be copied/sold for profit. But please feel free to share photos of your finished work! #craftxperiment
If you find that you need the pattern altered in any way (larger format, different symbols), reach out via email. I will happily make the pattern more accessible. thecraftxperimentalist@gmail.com