Basketweave Stitch - Fun With Knits N' Purls 

The basketweave stitch pattern creates a lovely textured fabric that looks like a woven basket. I just love it!

It has that country vibe to it that I love and even looks rather complicated to knit but it's not. It's pretty simple in fact.   

It's made with simple beginner knit stitches and it's a great way for beginners to practice their knit and purl stitches.

Since there are a few basketweave stitch patterns out there I thought I'd give you three kinds to try. 

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.

To download basketweave stitch patterns click here

BASKETWEAVE STITCH 

I have heard that this stitch pattern is also called checkerboard. 

As a checkerboard this stitch pattern does stand out. This one looks like a woven basket.

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

Pattern

Work multiple of 8 stitches and 5 extra stitches

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

BASKETWEAVE II

While it doesn't stand out quite like the first basketweave 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 kind of pop up a bit.

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

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

BASKETWEAVE III

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.

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

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 like a knit market bag, hats, blankets and even sweaters and scarves.  

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. 

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