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.
If you are looking for the easiest way to crochet a basketweave stitch pattern, check out my tutorial HERE.
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Pattern Notes
How to use this stitch
- baby blankets and afghans
- cushions
- rugs
- potholders and kitchen towels
- shawls and scarves
- hats and gloves
- garments
- accessories
Supplies I used
- Deramores Studio Aran in blue.
- 5mm crochet hook
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Crochet Terms
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
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| ch – chain | dc – double crochet |
| yo – yarn over | bpdc – back post double crochet |
| st(s) – stitch(es) | fpdc – front post double crochet |
Video Tutorial
For those who learn better by watching videos, I have created a tutorial that shows you step by step how to crochet the basketweave stitch, you can find it on Crafting Happiness YouTube Channel.
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Basketweave Stitch Pattern
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.
And this is how you crochet the classic basketweave stitch.
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