How to Knit Basketweave Stitch [Free Written Pattern & Video Tutorial!]
An absolute classic, Basketweave Stitch is a firm favourite for classic baby blankets in both solid and variegated yarns.
Its simple combination of knit and purl stitches, and a fairly simple 8 row repeat, its great for an adventurous beginner to tackle when they’re looking to improve their skills.
For the more visual learners amongst you, a link to my YouTube tutorial is at the bottom of this post.
Stitches Used
- k – knit
- p – purl
Written Pattern
Foundation Row: Cast on a multiple of 8 + 5 stitches
Row 1 (ws): k all stitches
Row 2 (rs): k5, *p3, k5* Repeat from *to* until end of row
Row 3: p5, *k3, p5* Repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 4: k5, *p3, k5* Repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 5: k all stitches
Row 6: k1, *p3, k5* Repeat from *to* until end one stitch remains, k1
Row 7: p1, *k3, p5* Repeat from *to* until end one stitch remains, p1
Row 8: k1, *p3, k5* Repeat from *to* until end one stitch remains, k1
Rest of Project: Repeat rows 1-8 until project is desired size.
Final Row & Cast Off: Knit one final Row 1 repeat, and then cast off knitwise on the wrong side of your work.
Video Tutorial
If you’ve found this pattern helpful then why not leave a comment and say hi!
your tutorials are so very helpful. thank you so much for taking time to instruct those of us as we build on our experience.
lin
Thank you!
Hi, my name is June and I have been knitting a basket weave jumper for my son and I found your tutorial but I am having awful trouble when I start decreasing in getting the pattern straight.
I am in my 90 year and gave up hand knitting many years ago and became a machine knitter. I have taken up crochet since I got rid of my machines but this is sort of a swan song , the last knit I will ever do for my son.
So I wondered do you have a tutorial to explain how to manage the sequence of purl and knit or recognise which is which when not following a set pattern. Ive taken so many illustrations off the internet but it still won’t sink in.
I think my main problem is that all those years ago I always referred to the V side as the purl side and the bump side as knit.
I should have the jumper finished by now, I’ve unpicked it so many times.
Thanking you in advance
June
Hi June,
Have you tried watching the video I made for this stitch? It may be helpful to assist you to visualise the sequence
thanks