Basketweave Stitch Pattern

This basketweave stitch pattern is a lovely way to start knitting texture and listed here are three versions of the basket weave stitch pattern

Basket weave stitch knitting looks very complicated but they're all very simple to knit and great practice for beginner knitters.  Why?

They're easy knit and purl stitches so these stitch patterns will be fun to knit.

They're all simple to do and they're all pretty knitting stitches so grab some yarn and see which ones you like.  Have fun with them.

This first basket weave pattern is also called the checkerboard for obvious reasons. Most of all though it has the cozy country vibe to it.

In fact it looks like a woven basket don't you think? This basket weave is definitely eye catching.

And wait until you see it on a big knitted swatch. It's just so pretty. Can you imagine a blanket? 

Basketweave stitch Pattern

This pattern is worked over a multiple of 8 stitches and 5 extra stitches

So if you'd like to knit a sample cast on 21, 29 or 37 sts.

Row 1 and 5 (Right side): Knit all stitches

Row 2 and 4: Knit 5, *purl 3, knit 5; repeat from * to the end of the row

Row 3: Purl 5, *Knit 3, purl 5; repeat from * to the end row.

Row 6 and 8: Knit 1, Purl 3, *Knit 5, purl 3; repeat from * to last stitch Knit 1.

Row 7: Purl 1, Knit 3, * Purl 5, Knit 3; repeat from * to the last stitch Knit 1.

Repeat all the rows 1 - 8 to make the basketweave stitch pattern

To download basketweave stitch patterns click here

Second basketweave stitch pattern

While it doesn't stand out quite like the first knitting stitch pattern it is still very pretty. 

If you use a yarn with good stitch definition like wool or cotton you'll notice the columns of Stockinette stitch stand out more. 

This type of pattern will be nice for adding a little texture to a sweater or afghan.

Second Basketweave Stitch Pattern

Work on a multiple of 6 + 2 sts

If you'd like to knit a sample cast on 14, 20, 26 or 32 sts

Rows 1 (right side of work), 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 rows: Knit all stitches

Rows 2 and 8: Purl all stitches

Rows 4 and 6: Purl 2, *Knit 4, Purl 2*; repeat from * to end

Rows 10 and 12: Knit 2, *Knit 1, Purl 2, Knit 3*; repeat from * to end of row

These 12 rows make the pattern

third basketweave stitch knitting pattern

This stitch pattern is just lovely. I am thinking of using it for a blanket or a small lap blanket or even a sweater or hat would be nice too.

Third basketweave stitch Pattern

Work on a multiple of 8 + 3 sts

If you'd like to knit a sample cast on 19, 27 or 35 sts.

Rows 1 (right side of work) & 7: Knit all stitches

Rows 2 & 8: Purl all sts.

Rows 3 & 5: *Knit 3, Purl 2, Knit 1, Purl 2*; repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, Knit 3

Rows 4 & 6: Purl 3, *Knit 1, Purl 1, Knit 1, Purl 1, Knit 1, P3*; repeat from * to end

Rows 9 & 11:*Purl 1, Knit 1, Purl 2, K3, Purl 1 repeat from * to last 3 sts, P1, Knit 1, P1

Rows 10 & 12: Purl 1, Knit 1, Purl 1, *K1, Purl 3, K1, Purl 1, Knit 1, Purl 1 repeat from * to end of row

These last 12 rows form pattern.

What Can You Make With The Basketweave Stitch?

The basketweave stitch pattern will look great in many patterns and scarves and afghans come to my mind when I look at these lovely textured stitch patterns. Hats would look pretty too. 

Would you like a basketweave knitting pattern?

Great! I found a lovely scarf knitting pattern that uses the top basketweave pattern on my page. It's a free download from Ravelry by Knitted Moon Designs. It looks like a fun and easy pattern. Hope you like it.