Basket Loop Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Basket Loop Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy pattern that creates a textured illusion of looping interwoven rings atop a background of vertical pillars.
Get your written pattern instructions that I’ve created for you both flat and in the round, along with my helpful video tutorial.
Table of Contents
Basket Loop Texture
This Knit Stitch Pattern looks complex, but it is just a simple combination of knits and purls. As a result, it is a great choice for knitting up pillows with a visually appealing design.
- Texture Design: This Basket Loop design has ring shapes that rest atop a Stockinette Stitch background.
- Stitch Techniques: A series of easy knits and purls create the design.
- Row Repeat: Knit up the Waffle Stitch in a 14-Row Repeat.
- Not Reversible: This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but you can see that the wrong (back) side does not.
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Knitting Techniques
The Basket Loop Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Basket Loop Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy pattern that creates a textured illusion of interwoven rings atop a background of vertical pillars.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 16 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K5, P6, K5 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * P4, K8, P4 *
- Row 3: * K3, P10, K3 *
- Row 4: * P2, K4, P4, K4, P2 *
- Row 5: * K2, P3, K6, P3, K2 *
- Row 6: * P2, K2, P8, K2, P2 *
- Row 7: * K2, P1, K10, P1, K2 *
- Row 8: * K3, P10, K3 *
- Row 9: * P4, K8, P4 *
- Row 10: * K5, P6, K5 *
- Row 11: * K2, P4, K4, P4, K2 *
- Row 12: * P3, K3, P4, K3, P3 *
- Row 13: * K4, P2, K4, P2, K4 *
- Row 14: * P5, K1, P4, K1, P5 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 16 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K5, P6, K5 *
- Row 2: * K4, P8, K4 *
- Row 3: * K3, P10, K3 *
- Row 4: * K2, P4, K4, P4, K2 *
- Row 5: * K2, P3, K6, P3, K2 *
- Row 6: * K2, P2, K8, P2, K2 *
- Row 7: * K2, P1, K10, P1, K2 *
- Row 8: * P3, K10, P3 *
- Row 9: * P4, K8, P4 *
- Row 10: * P5, K6, P5 *
- Row 11: * K2, P4, K4, P4, K2 *
- Row 12: * K3, P3, K4, P3, K3 *
- Row 13: * K4, P2, K4, P2, K4 *
- Row 14: * K5, P1, K4, P1, K5 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 14 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
14-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.