Basket Weave Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The Basket Weave Stitch Pattern gives a complex illusion of a woven knit, but it only requires beginner techniques of knit and purl. This vintage texture is a popular choice stitch for visually stunning scarves, hats, and blankets.

Get your written pattern instructions for both flat and in the round pieces, along with a helpful knitting chart and video tutorial.

Basket Weave stitch pattern on knitting needle in pink color yarn.

About the Basket Weave Stitch

Stitch Techniques

A series of easy knits and purls create 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.

Close-up of the Basket Weave Stitch texture in beige colored yarn on knitting needle.

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 lay flat. My favorite border stitches are Garter and Seed stitches. Both adding a border and blocking your piece helps it lay 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.

Right and wrong sides of the Basket Weave Stitch in beige colored yarn on knitting needle.

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.

Basket Weave Stitch knitted in the round on circular needles.

Knit Stitch Pattern Book

Love easy knitting? Get 50 stitch patterns from my Knit Stitch Pattern Book available in both print and digital formats.

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.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Basket Weave Stitch texture in beige colored yarn.

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.

Makes: Basket Weave Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

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

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
  3. Row 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
  4. Row 4: * P1, K4, P1 *
  5. Row 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * P1, K4, P1 *
  7. Row 7: Knit All
  8. Row 8: Purl All
  9. Row 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
  10. Row 10: * K2, P2, K2 *
  11. Row 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
  12. Row 12: * K2, P2, K2 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 6

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2: Knit All
  3. Row 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
  4. Row 4: * K1, P4, K1 *
  5. Row 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * K1, P4, K1 *
  7. Row 7: Knit All
  8. Row 8: Knit All
  9. Row 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
  10. Row 10: * P2, K2, P2 *
  11. Row 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
  12. 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

  1. Slip Knot 
  2. CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  3. K = Knit Stitch
  4. P = Purl Stitch
  5. BO = Bind Off
  6. Weave In Ends

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KNITTING CHART

Knitting chart graph of the Basket Weave Stitch.

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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.

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