Learn to crochet the basketweave stitch with this FREE, step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. The basketweave stitch is a beautifully textured crochet pattern that mimics the woven look of a traditional basket. With its deeply textured, three-dimensional appearance, the basket weave stitch adds a classic and timeless look to any crochet project. It works particularly well with chunky yarns for a warm, cosy feel and is great for anyone looking to practice post-stitches.
About The Stitch
Created using front post and back post double crochets (FPdc and BPdc), this stitch forms a dense and sturdy fabric, making it perfect for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, and even cosy sweaters.
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Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Multiple: 8 +7
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Basket Weave crochet stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: in The tutorial I have used Stylecraft Chunky. However, you can use any weight yarn and recommended hook size that can be found on the belly band to your chosen yarn.
- Hook: 6mm
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Treble Crochet: tr(s): Yarn over, insert hook 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 Crochet(s): fptr(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 Crochet(s): bptr(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.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet 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.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Basket Weave Stitch
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation: Ch in multiples of 8 +7.
Row 1: tr into third ch from hook (skipped 2-ch counts as a st), tr in
each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch (counts as htr here and throughout), *FPtr around next 4
sts, BPtr around next 4 sts, rep from * until 5 sts rem, FPtr around next
4 sts, htr in top of 2-ch. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch, *BPtr around next 4 sts, FPtr around next 4 sts, rep from *
until 5 sts rem, BPtr around next 4 sts, htr in top of 2-ch. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch, *BPtr around next 4 sts, FPtr around next 4 sts, rep from *
until 5 sts rem, BPtr around next 4 sts, htr in top of 2-ch. Turn.
Row 5: 2 ch, *FPtr around next 4 sts, BPtr around next 4 sts, rep from *
until 5 sts rem, FPtr around next 4 sts, htr in top of 2-ch. Turn.
Rep Rows 2–5 until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorial
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sarah-jayne
I would like to use a yarn that is not chunky. What do you suggest and what size needle. Would the Caron soft work?
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 🙂
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?
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 🙂
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.
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
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
You’re very welcome 🙂
Loved this tutorial. I plan to do a baby blanket. Should I do a border in the sides?
Thank you, doing a border is totally a personal preference 🙂
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
Hi Lauren I did a row of treble crochet to finish off this sample 🙂
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
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.