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.
Pattern use ideas
- Blankets
- Cushions
- Shawls
- Scarfs and cowls
- Hats and gloves
- Accessories
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.
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HOOK SIZE: 6mm
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.
CONVERSION CHART LINK: http://bit.ly/Conversionchart
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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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12 Comments
Sandy
February 4, 2020 at 4:14 amI would like to use a yarn that is not chunky. What do you suggest and what size needle. Would the Caron soft work?
BellaCocoTeam
February 4, 2020 at 1:29 pmHi 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 🙂
Renee Castiglione
March 23, 2020 at 1:37 amI 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?
BellaCocoTeam
April 2, 2020 at 8:15 amIt’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 🙂
Esther Bartlett
April 19, 2020 at 1:21 pmHello 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.
BellaCocoTeam
April 23, 2020 at 8:07 amI 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
Shari
June 25, 2020 at 11:31 pmThank 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
BellaCocoTeam
June 30, 2020 at 11:50 amYou’re very welcome 🙂
Mrs Mary Johnston
September 6, 2020 at 4:46 pmLoved this tutorial. I plan to do a baby blanket. Should I do a border in the sides?
BellaCocoTeam
September 7, 2020 at 5:54 pmThank you, doing a border is totally a personal preference 🙂
Lauren
January 26, 2021 at 9:57 pmHi 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
BellaCocoTeam
January 28, 2021 at 2:05 pmHi Lauren I did a row of treble crochet to finish off this sample 🙂