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.
Table of Contents
Knitting Instructions
Knitted Flat on Straight Needles
Cast On Knitting Flat: Multiples of 6
If you are knitting your piece flat on straight needles, cast onto your needles in multiples of 6 stitches. This determines the width of your work. Select any number of stitches, as long as it is divisible by six.
Rows 1 & 7 (Right Side): Knit All
Rows 2 & 8 (Wrong Side): Purl All
Rows 3 & 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
Rows 4 & 6: * P1, K4, P1 *
Rows 9 & 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
Rows 10 & 12: * K2, P2, K2 *
Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your piece is the length you desire.
In the Round on Circular Needles
Knitting in the Round: Multiples of 6
When knitting in the round on circular needles, cast on stitches in multiples of 6.
Rounds 1, 2, 7, & 8 (Right Side): Knit All
Rounds 3, 4, 5, & 6: * K1, P4, K1 *
Rounds 9, 10, 11, & 12: * P2, K2, P2 *
Repeat Rounds 1 – 12 until your piece is the length you desire.
Knitting Chart
Find your printable knitting chart in the pattern card below.
Here’s a helpful tutorial about how to read knitting charts for beginners >
Watch Video Tutorial
Knit Stitch Pattern Book
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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.
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.
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
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
- Round 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Round 2: Knit All
- Round 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Round 4: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Round 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Round 6: * K1, P4, K1 *
- Round 7: Knit All
- Round 8: Knit All
- Round 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Round 10: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Round 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
- Round 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
- 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 CHART
Kristen McDonnell
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Kristen from StudioKnit LLC produces knitting video lessons and pattern 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.