Hopi Shalako Maiden Cradle Doll Pillow

18” x 18”

4 oz. Black
4 oz. White
4 oz. Turquoise
4 oz. Red
4 oz. Gray

Size H 5.0 mm Hook

Total Yardage: 1050

Shalako Mana or Shalako Maiden Kachina which appeared in prehistoric ladder dance with cloud symbols in tableta (headdress) and body covered with eagle feathers and a wedding robe. Cradle Doll Kachinas were made on flat pieces of wood about 3” wide and 6 to 8” long. They were painted to represent the more elaborate Kachina dolls given to older children to teach them the significance of the various Kachinas.

Each of our patterns are tested and proven. They are authentic designs that have been completed numerous times. Each comes with a color diagram and instruction sheet and includes the colors and amount of yarn required to successfully complete each pattern. All of our Patterns use 4 Ply Acrylic Yarn (wool can also be used if you prefer). You will also receive our detailed illustrated instructions showing the method used to change colors quickly and easily while at the same time, making a completely reversible piece of crochet work. Instant downloads print on standard legal size paper (8.5” x 14”)

If you can double crochet, you can Woven Stitch Crochet! This technique is ridiculously easy and horribly addicting. ….just one more row, then I will quit… :)

We show you our technique using only BASIC DOUBLE CROCHET to produce multi-colored, completely reversible hand crocheted products in one easy step. The finished products maintain their shape and texture year after year.