Crochet Basketweave Stitch
For Warmth And Texture.

Look at this great picture of crochet basketweave stitch. Don't you just want to curl up under a lovely cozy afghan worked in this beautiful versatile stitch?

No, it's not difficult as long as you follow my instructions and put your hook in the right places. Yes - that's the only secret - it's all about where you work the stitches - that's what gives the lovely relief effect.

Ok - I know you're dying to find out how, so here we go with the info you need...

You'll need to know these stitches...

• chain
• double crochet
• front and back post stitches See green print in row 5 for 'front post' and green print in row 2 for 'back post' stitches.

This stitch will work for you in multiples of 8 - that means any multiple of 8 - 24, 48, 96, etc. As long as the number you choose can be evenly divided by 4 with no spare stitches, you're onto a winner.

I'll suggest you start the crochet basketweave stitch with a sample of 16 stitches to get the feel of how this pattern is formed.

Here we go...chain 18, turn (the last 2 chains form the first of the double crochet stitches.)

1. Work a double crochet into 3rd chain from hook, then double crochet into each chain to the end (16 stitches).
2. Turn, chain 2, work 1 front post double crochet, *4 back post double crochets, 4 front post double crochets, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, then work 1 front post double crochet, then 1 double crochet into turning chain of previous row.
3. Turn, chain 2, work 1 back post double crochet,* 4 front post double crochets, 4 back post double crochets, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, work 1 back post double crochet, 1 double crochet into turning chain of previous row.
4. Repeat row 3, then repeat row 2.

These next pictures show how you work FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET.

These 4 rows form the pattern. Why not continue as long as you want and make a skinny scarf from your sample of the crochet basketweave stitch. When you get to the length you want, just work the rope edging around, finish off the ends and you have a simple cozy new scarf - all from just a sample swatch!

Oh - here's the instructions in abbreviations... Ch 18, turn (last 2 ch form first of dc sts.)

1. dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in ea ch to end (16 sts).
2. Turn, ch 2, 1 fpdc, *4 bpdc, 4 fpdc, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 fpdc, 1 dc into turning ch of prev row.
3. Turn, ch 2, 1 bpdc,* 4 fpdc, 4 bpdc, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 bpdc, 1 dc in turning ch of prev row.
4. Rep row 3, rep row 2.

These 4 rows form the pattern. See I said this crochet basketweave stitch was easy and effective, didn't I?

So - the abbreviations I used were...

• bpdc - back post double crochet
• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• ea - each
• fpdc - front post double crochet
• prev - previous
• rep - repeat
• sts - stitches

This is a very cozy stitch because of the texture. It traps the heat in the bumps and dents. Snuggle up in an afghan, a poncho, scarf or sweater in this oh so lovely crochet basketweave stitch.

Well - that's it for this lesson - why not try the granny squares next?

Have you checked out this great free hat pattern?
Do you need a felted crochet bag too?
Return to Homepage from Crochet Basketweave Stitch