How to Do a Crocheted Basket Weave Row

Solid-color yarns work best for the basket weave pattern.

The crocheted basket weave pattern is perfect for any cold weather project. The rise and fall of the stitches throughout the basket weave pattern forms pockets for air, causing the crocheted fabric to have a thermal quality. Crochet the basket weave pattern with a post crocheting technique. Make any variety of items with the pattern of crocheted stitches, such as baby blankets, sweaters, scarves or dishcloths.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook

Instructions

1. Create a foundation row of double crochet, then crochet three chain stitches and turn.

2. Crochet one front post, double crochet stitch. Crochet this front post, double crochet stitch by bringing the yarn over the hook or yarn over. From the front of the work, insert the hook just to the right of the double crochet post; bring the hook forward to the front of the work to the left of the double crochet post. Yarn over. Pull the hook through the first two loops on the hook. Yarn over. Pull the hook through the last two loops on the hook.

3. Crochet two more front post double crochet stitches. This makes a total of three front post, double crochet stitches.

4. Crochet three back post, double crochet stitches. Crochet this back post, double crochet stitch by bringing the yarn over the hook or yarn over. From the back of the work, insert the hook just to the right of the double crochet post, bring the hook back to the back of the work to the left of the double crochet post. Yarn over. Pull the hook through the first two loops on the hook. Yarn over. Pull the hook through the last two loops on the hook.

5. Repeat this pattern of three front post, double crochet stitches and three back post stitches across the row. Crochet a regular double crochet into the last stitch. Crochet three chain stitches and turn.

6. Continue to crochet in the three and three pattern, copying the previous rows stitch for two more rows. If the row appears as a back post stitch once you have turned the work, that is the direction you need to copy the stitch in. Crochet three chain stitches and turn the work.

7. Crochet post double crochet stitches in the opposite direction as the previous row appears after being turned. Crochet two rows matching the appearance of the previous row.

8. Continue the post double crochet pattern, changing the direction every three rows.

Tips & Warnings

• A back stitch forms horizontal rows across the three stitches. A front post stitch forms a raised vertical appearance.

References

• Hooked on Needles; How to Crochet - Blanket Weave Stitch; Grace McNamara; July 2008
• Wool Crafting: Crochet Basket Weave Stitch for Warmth and Texture
• Crochet World; Baby's Basket-Weave Afgan; Darla Fanton; February 2003