Skill Level
Intermediate
Multiple
8 + 4
Project Ideas
Blanket, rug
The basket weave crochet stitch is a great way to add texture and depth to your project. It’s a reversible stitch, making it a great choice for projects where both sides will show.
getting started
Suggested Supplies
The basket weave crochet stitch works up rather thick so light and medium weight yarns are a great choice. However, you can also use bulky and super bulky weight yarns for an extra thick, durable project like a rug.
Supplies used in demonstration video:
- Lion Brand Touch of Merino Yarn
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
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pattern details
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
This stitch pattern is in US crochet terminology.
- Bpdc Back Post Double Crochet
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Fpdc Front Post Double Crochet
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Slst Slip Stitch
Additional Notes: Ch 2 at beginning of rows counts as a half double crochet stitch. You will work the last hdc of each row in the 2nd ch.
the pattern
Written Instructions
Row 1: Ch any number of sts divisible by 8. 1 dc in 4th ch from hk and in each rem ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2. *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2. *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Rows 4-5: Ch 2. *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Row 6: Ch 2. *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Row 7: Ch 2. *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Rows 8-9: Ch 2. *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Hdc last st (top turning ch). Turn.
Repeat: Rep rows 2-9 until your project measures the length you want. End on an 4th or 8th row and fasten off.
see how it’s done
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Watch on YouTube
project ideas
B.Hooked patterns that use the basket weave crochet stitch
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