My favorite stitch pattern for an afghan is the crochet basket weave stitch. It creates an advanced-looking texture but it’s easy enough for a beginner to tackle. In fact, my first crocheted baby blanket was this very basketweave stitch pattern.
As you can imagine, I have been very excited to add this stitch pattern to B.hooked Crochet’s growing stitch dictionary. It is one of those stitches that is a must-have in your crochet “toolbox”. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend you do so! The crochet basket weave stitch is not only perfect for afghans but it is versatile enough for many other projects including those worked in the round.
The crochet basket weave stitch consists of an twelve-row repeat, but don’t let that scare you away. This is a very “visual” pattern that requires little (if any) counting once you are familiar with it. This stitch can be used for various different projects when working in a flat piece and in the round. Here are a few things you can make with the basket weave stitch:
- Afghan/Baby Blanket
- Scarf or Cowl
- Handbags
- Hats
- Wash cloth or Dish cloth
- Clothing
You can use any size yarn and hook that coordinates for the crochet basket weave stitch. In my demonstrational video below, I am using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a size 5 mm crochet hook.
Crochet Basketweave Stitch Video Tutorial
This video is also available in a left handed version. Click here to be directed to the left handed tutorial on YouTube.
Written Instructions
Stitch multiple = 8 + 4
Abbreviations
- Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Slst – Slip Stitch
Row 1 (Foundation Row): Ch a multiple of 8 and then add 4 chains. Dc in the fourth ch from the hook and in each rem ch. (turning ch 3 counts as Dc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts, rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Bpdc next 4 sts. Fpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 9: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 10: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 11: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Row 12: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc). Sk first st and *Fpdc next 4 sts. Bpdc next 4 sts. Rep from * to last st. Hdc last st. Turn.
Repeat rows 5-12 until your blanket measures 31″. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
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DiEtta
Brittany…after searching and watching so many tutorials to learn this stitch I finally watched your video tutorial. So happy I didn’t give up. Yours was so so easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us. Also, thank you so much for offering your patterns for free. Being a senior and on a limited income it helps so much. Many thanks again.
Brittani
So for the 1st row that starts the pattern do I chain 3? Or 2? Your video is confusing after reading the written. Maybe I’m reading it weird😂
Brittany
Hey there! For the foundation chain, keep crocheting sets of 8 chains counting them out as you go and when it’s the length you want, add an additional 4 chains. To start the first row, double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook (that chain 3 will count as your first dc).
kelly
Thank you for this tutorial. I thought this pattern was going to be hard but its the opposite. Thank you again.
Brittany
That’s the cool thing about this stitch – it looks “pro” level but a determined beginner can make it!
Loretta Lee
I love your tutorial! Your voice is so nice. I really like the white backdrop and glad there is no background noise that is sometimes distracting. I will be learning this pattern tomorrow. Truly like your website. Thank you so much!
Brittany
Thank you so much, Loretta! I really appreciate your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoy my tutorials and appreciate the hard work that goes into making them as professional as possible 🙂
Brittany
Thank you so much, Susan! I’m so glad you found my website and that I can take part in your learning experience 🙂 Crocheting is so much fun!
Brittany
Wow, that’s incredible! I’m so glad the tutorial helped you out.
Debbie P.
I am so thankful for you because I’ve never been able to follow anyone’s chrochet directions ever before, seriously. I love the tutorial videos. Keep up the good work. Thank you and God bless you.