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The Basketweave Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #107
About This Stitch Pattern
The Basketweave Stitch creates woven looking fabric similar to a basket. The Basketweave Stitch would be great for afghans, heavy weight sweaters and potholders.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
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Techniques Used in this Stitch
- ch”]Chain Stitch
- dc”]Double Crochet
- FPdc”]Front Post Double Crochet
- BPdc”]Back Post Double Crochet
- dc”]Double Crochet
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 8
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain: Chain a multiples of 8
- Prep: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch across, turn.
- Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts**, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts**, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn
- Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts**, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
- Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts**, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn
- Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts**, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn
- Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts**, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
- Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts**, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn
- Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts**, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Repeat rows 1-8 for pattern.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
