Basket Weave Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Basket Weave Stitch Texture
Stitch Techniques
A series of easy knits and purls creates the woven pattern. Create an intricate pattern with simple knits and purls. Easily knit up this visually stunning texture when designing knitted blankets, scarves, and hats.
Row Repeat
Knit up the Basket Weave Stitch in a simple 12-row repeat.
Curls Slightly
The edges of this stitch slightly curls. As such I suggest you consider blocking or adding a border to your piece to help it lie flat. My favorite border stitches are Garter and Seed stitches. Both adding a border and blocking your piece helps it lie flat the best!
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.
Can the Basket Weave Stitch be knit in the round?
Yes, with a simple adjustment to the even-numbered rows, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.
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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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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I hope you are inspired to knit up this Basket Weave Stitch pattern in your next knitting project.
Happy knitting to you!
