LearnHow to Crochet the Basket Weave Crochet Stitchusing thisFree Crochet Pattern for a Chunky Scarf!For this Basketweave Pattern I have created a step by step video tutorial and a row by row photo tutorial, perfect for visual learners.
Thiseasy to crochet stitchhas lots of texture that is created by alternating post stitches. Making this simple crochet scarf with bulky weight yarn is a perfect project for any skill level, even beginner crocheters. Happy Crocheting!
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How Many Chains Do You Need For a Basket Weave Stitch?
The Basket weave can be done inmultiples of 8 plus 2 or multiples of 8 plus 6depending on how you want to end the pattern. You will either end the same way you started or finish opposite.
This Pattern is written in multiples of 8 plus 2, so it will end OPPOSITE of how it starts.
Pattern Description
The basket weave pattern is a 8 repeat row pattern made up of 4 front post double crochet stitches and 4 back post double crochet stitches.
After you work 4 rows you will flip the pattern to work another 4 rows, the first flip is what makes the basket weave stitch pattern begin to stand out.
Use the easy tutorial guide with photos below to learn how to crochet this beautiful textured stitch.
This Basketweave stitch pattern is written in US terms.
In theYouTube VideoI am making myAnti-Fatigue Rugmade with Lion Brand Lazy Days. For that pattern in that tutorial I use a multiple of 8 plus 6, this patten is written in a multiple of 8 plus 2. The reason for that is explained and showed visually in the video tutorial in more depth.
The basketweave crochet stitch has become has become one of my favorite patterns and looks amazing in every type of yarn I have used so far!
The total number of stitches does not change row to row.
This stitch would make a great crochet basket weave blanket, especially since the textured fabric on front of the blanket will match the back.
To make this pattern design in any size scarf make a swatch with your chosen yarn weight and hook size. Then measure and weigh your swatch to calculate the size of your project.
Yarn Substitutes
- Hue + Me from Lion Brand Yarn
- Mandala Impressions
- Two Strands held double of Worsted Weight Yarn to do some stash busting!
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Materials
- 9 mm hook
- 4 Skeins of Yarn – Circulo Verbena
- #5 Chunky Weight Yarn – 437 yards or 14 oz
Gauge
- 9 sts by 6 rows in pattern repeat is 4 by 4 inches.
Sizing
- One Finished Size– 8 x 58” Pre-Blocked
- 8 x 78” Post-Blocked
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch– ch
- Slip Stitch– sl st
- Stitch(es)– st(s)
- HalfDouble Crochet Stitch– hdc
- Foundation Double Crochet– Fdc – Chain 4, yarn over, insert hook into 4thchain from the hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through all loops (1 foundation double crochet with chain at bottom created). *Yarn over, insert hook to bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over pull though all loops, repeat from * to desired st count.
- Stacked Single Crochet Stitch–STsc – insert your hook into the designated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops, insert your hook into the second vertical bar on the stitch you just created, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull though all loops.
- Front Post Double Crochet– FPdc – work a dc as you normally would but insert your hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st.
- Back Post Double Crochet– BPdc – work a dc as you normally would but insert your hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st.
Pattern Notes
- One Size– 8 x 58” Pre-Blocked
- *Designates a repeat.
- Repeat creates a basketweave effect by switching the Front Posts (FPdc stitches) and Back Posts (BPdc stitches) every fourth repeat section.
Crochet Basket Weave Scarf Written Pattern
Row 1– Fdc 18
Row 2– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 3– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 4– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 5– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 6– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 7– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 8– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 9– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 10– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 11– Turn, STsc, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Row 12– Turn, STsc, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, repeat across until 1 st remains, hdc in last st.
Rows 13 to 76– Repeat Rows 5 to 12.
Rows 77 to 80– Repeat Rows 5 to 8
Rows 81 to 83– Repeat Rows 9 to 11, finish off.
Basketweave Photo Tutorial
These photos are showing how the basket weave is worked over a multiple of 8 plus 6.
This swatch shows the basketweave crochet stitch set up so that you start and end with the same stitches.
If you look at these photos you will see that the swatch starts with 4 FPdc and ends with 4 FPdc so that it is symmetrical with the exception of the STsc and hdc at the start and end of every row. Those stitches work as an anchor to create a more clean and straight edge.
The scarf pattern above starts with 4 FPdc and ends with 4 BPdc again with the exception of the STsc and hdc at the beginning and end.
Please use these row by row photos below to help you visualize the basketweave crochet stitch.
Watch the video tutorial if you would like to see this stitch created in real time.
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