Berroco Tisbury Homeware Crochet Pattern

Berroco Tisbury Crochet Rug

What is Being Made

The Berroco Tisbury is a rectangular homeware rug designed by Brenda York from the Pima 100 Home Collection. This finished piece measures approximately 22 inches wide by 33 inches long, making it a medium-sized accent rug suitable for various home spaces. The rug is constructed as a functional and decorative textile using crochet techniques.

Craft and Construction Method

This project is created using crochet as the primary craft technique. The rug is worked in the round, beginning from a foundation chain and expanding outward through circular rounds. This construction method allows the piece to grow evenly from the center, creating a structured rectangular shape through strategic increases at corners and edges.

Techniques Used

The Tisbury incorporates several crochet techniques to achieve its design:

• Lace work creates visual interest and texture throughout the piece
• Worked in the round construction begins with a foundation chain of 51 stitches, then progresses through multiple rounds of increases
• Corner shaping uses strategic stitch increases (triple stitches) at corner positions to maintain the rectangular form
• Back loop only stitching creates textural definition by working through only the back loop of stitches in specific sections
• Mixed stitch heights combine single crochet and half double crochet stitches for varied texture

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches worked in combination:

• Single crochet (sc) forms the primary stitch throughout most rounds
• Half double crochet (hdc) introduces texture variation in later rounds
• Double crochet (dc) appears in the pattern progression
• Chain stitches (ch) serve as turning chains and foundation elements
• Slip stitch joins rounds and completes circular construction

Materials and Tools

The Tisbury pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished measurements and drape:

• Yarn: Berroco Pima 100 in the colorway #8403 Wisteria, requiring 5 hanks (100 grams each). The yarn is worked with 2 strands held together throughout the entire project, creating a thicker, more substantial fabric suitable for a rug application
• Crochet hook: Size 6.00 mm (US size J/10) or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
• Gauge: 13 single crochet stitches and 12 rounds measure 4 inches in single crochet. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished rug meets the specified dimensions of 22 inches by 33 inches

Yarn Characteristics

Berroco Pima 100 is a premium yarn choice for this homeware project. Made from 100% pima cotton, this yarn provides excellent stitch definition, durability, and a soft hand suitable for items that will receive regular use. The cotton fiber content makes the finished rug breathable and easy to care for, ideal for a functional home textile.