This pattern was originally published as Knitting Bee’s contribution to the 2020 Rose City Yarn Crawl in Portland, Oregon. The pattern is also part of the 2020 Pattern Collection: Birds of the Pacific Northwest.

Worked in filet crochet, this pillow was inspired by the Vaux’s Swift who return to the chimney at Chapman Elementary School each fall during their migration.

Yarn
(2) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards/50g); shown in Humpback

Hook
US B/2.25mm or size to obtain correct gauge

Notions
Locking stitch marker
Darning needle
14” square pillow form
1/2 yard fabric in desired color and matching thread

Skill Level
Confident Beginner

Gauge
In dc (after blocking); 25 sts x 8 rows = 4”

Finished Measurements
14” square