The Basket Weave Stitch Pattern gives a complex illusion of a woven knit, but it only requires the beginner techniques of knit and purl. This vintage texture is a popular choice stitch for visually stunning scarves, hats, and blankets.
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Knitting Techniques
The Basket Weave 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
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Knitting Instructions
Basket Weave Flat on Straight Needles
Cast On Multiples of 6 Stitches
Rows 1 and 7: Knit All
Rows 2 and 8: Purl All
Rows 3 and 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
Rows 4 and 6: * P1, K4, P1 *
Rows 9 and 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
Rows 10 and 12: * K2, P2, K2 *
Row Repeats: Repeat knitting all twelve rows until your work is the length you desire, then cast off your stitches and weave in your ends.
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Basket Weave in the Round on Circular Needles
Cast On Multiples of 6 Stitches
Rows 1, 2, 7, and 8: Knit All
Rows 2 and 8: Purl All
Rows 3, 4, 5, and 6: * K1, P4, K1 *
Rows 9, 10, 11, and 12: * P2, K2, P2 *
Row Repeats: Repeat knitting twelve rows until your work is the length you desire, then cast off your stitches and weave in your ends.
Is the Basketweave Stitch Reversible?
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the Right and Wrong sides look different. The Right side (front) has the pattern design and the Wrong side (back) has a smooth inverted texture.
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Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit the Basket Weave Stitch Pattern. It gives a complex illusion of a woven knit, but all you need to know is how to Knit and Purl.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 4: * P1, K4, P1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K4, P1 *
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: Purl All
- Row 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 10: * K2, P2, K2 *
- Row 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 12: * K2, P2, K2 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2: Knit All
- Row 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 6: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: Knit All
- Row 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 10: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 12: * P2, K2, P2 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 - 12 until your piece is the length you desire.
Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
12-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
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