Crochet Basketweave Stitch
Basketweave Stitch – Easy Step By Step Photo & Video Tutorial
What is the basketweave stitch? The basketweave stitch is a crochet pattern constructed with front and back post double crochet stitches (fpdc and bpdc for short) and simple repeat rows that create a woven looking pattern similar to a basket.
It’s just amazing what you can create with back and front post stitches. The textures and patterns you can do with these two simple stitches is unlimited, from the waffle stitch to the alpine stitch and everything in between.
Today I will show you how to crochet the basket weave pattern with step-by-step photos and explanations and a video for those of you who find it easier to learn by watching how is it done.
Here’s a quick crochet tutorial, if you are looking for the easiest way to crochet a basketweave stitch pattern.
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Video Tutorial
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Learn The Basic Crochet Stitches
How to use this stitch
- baby blankets and afghans
- cushions
- rugs
- potholders and kitchen towels
- shawls and scarves
- hats and gloves
- garments
- accessories
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- flat
- double-sided
Pattern Repeat
- Multiples of 8 chains + 1 chain
Supplies Used
- Marriner Yarns Aran in blue
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- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
If you are not sure how to crochet the basic stitches, click on the blue link and it will take you to each individual blog post where you have a step by step tutorial and also a video tutorial.
| ch – chain | dc – double crochet |
| yo – yarn over | bpdc – back post double crochet |
| st(s) – stitch(es) | fpdc – front post double crochet |
Basketweave Stitch Pattern Instructions
To begin, chain 41 or any multiples of 8 chains + 1 chains.
Row 1: dc in 5th stitch from hook, dc in each of the remaining chains, turn.
Row 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), fpdc around the next 4 sts, *bpdc around next 4 sts, fpdc around next 4sts*, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining, dc, turn
Row 3: ch3 (counts as a dc), bpdc around the next 4 sts, *fpdc around next 4 sts, bpdc around next 4sts*, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining, dc, turn.
Row 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), bpdc around the next 4 sts, *fpdc around next 4 sts, bpdc around next 4sts*, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining, dc, turn.
Row 5: ch3 (counts as a dc), fpdc around the next 4 sts, *bpdc around next 4 sts, fpdc around next 4sts*, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining, dc, turn.
Row 6: ch3 (counts as a dc), fpdc around the next 4 sts, *bpdc around next 4 sts, fpdc around next 4sts*, repeat from * until you have 1 st remaining, dc, turn.
Repeat rows 3 – 6 until you have the required length.
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