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Basketweave Stitch

Updated January 25, 2023
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Learn to crochet basketweave stitch with this FREE easy follow, step-by-step video tutorial with written instructions. The basket weave stitch create stunning results with a dense textured finish perfect for autumn/winter projects.

IDEAL FOR:

  • Blankets
  • Cushions
  • Scarfs and cowls
  • Hats and gloves

PATTERN NOTES

Written in UK terms

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Basket Weave stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.

Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

Yarn: Stylecraft Chunky

Hook: 6mm

Darning Needle

Scissors

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Crochet Terms

Stitch(s): St(s)

Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Front Post Treble(s): fpt(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Back Post Treble(s): bpt(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

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Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide

Basket Weave Stitch Pattern

Foundation Chain: Ch in multiples of 8, , plus 7 for turning

Row 1: Tr into 3rd ch from hook and in every ch along. Turn your work

Row 2: Ch 2, *fptr around next 4 sts, bptr around next 4 sts, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Htr in turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, *bptr around next 4 sts, fptr around next 4 sts, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Htr into turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 2, *bptr around next 4 sts, fptr around next 4 sts, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Htr into turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 2, *fptr around next 4 sts, bptr around next 4 sts, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining. Htr into turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Repeat rows 2-5 until you reach your desired size.

Fasten off.

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14 Comments

  • Sandy
    February 4, 2020 at 4:14 am

    I would like to use a yarn that is not chunky. What do you suggest and what size needle. Would the Caron soft work?

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      February 4, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Sandy

      You can use any yarn for this pattern Caron Simply Soft would work well, and it’s recommended to use a 5mm hook with this yarn, hope this helps 🙂

      Reply
  • Renee Castiglione
    March 23, 2020 at 1:37 am

    I want to make a basket weave lap blanket that I can give to nursing homes. How can I figure it how much yarn I’ll need based on your pattern?

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      April 2, 2020 at 8:15 am

      It’s very difficult to say how much you will need as it will depend on the yarn you use, your hook size and your tension 🙂

      Reply
  • Esther Bartlett
    April 19, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    Hello Bella,
    I am planning to do a rug with basket stitch using either Bernat Blanket super chunky yarn or James Brett marble chunky. I have not done a rug before! Do you think it would work?
    Thanks for your opinion, gratefully received.
    Esther.

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      April 23, 2020 at 8:07 am

      I think for a rug then chunkier yarns would definitely be better so perhaps the Bernat Blanket super chunky would be more suitable than the James Brett, although I couldn’t endorse one over the other. A basket weave rug sounds lovely though! Happy crocheting

      Reply
  • Shari
    June 25, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    Thank you this tutorial was amazing and it’s really helped me to get my project going – a special 30th birthday present for my son, Roy
    Cheers Shari

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      June 30, 2020 at 11:50 am

      You’re very welcome 🙂

      Reply
  • Mrs Mary Johnston
    September 6, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Loved this tutorial. I plan to do a baby blanket. Should I do a border in the sides?

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      September 7, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      Thank you, doing a border is totally a personal preference 🙂

      Reply
  • Lauren
    January 26, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Hi I’m a beginner and would like to try and attempt this blanket. Do you or could you recommend a tutorial for the boarder stitches at the end please. Thanks

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      January 28, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Lauren I did a row of treble crochet to finish off this sample 🙂

      Reply
  • Emma
    August 22, 2023 at 3:33 pm

    Hello, if I use standing stitches instead of chains, do I just need a foundation chain that’s a multiple of 8, or do I need to still chain an extra stitch to do my standing stitch in?

    Many thanks,
    Emma

    Reply
    • BellaCocoTeam
      August 24, 2023 at 8:14 am

      Hi Emma A standing stitch is used when beginning a row or round with a new colour, as opposed to joining the new yarn and then chaining to the correct height You would still need to work your foundation chain in multiples of 8 plus 7 as usual, and then use a standing stitch whenever you are changing colour or joining a new ball of yarn.

      Reply

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