In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the basket weave stitch. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, decorative pillow covers, blankets, scarves, cardigans, and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The basket weave crochet stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you need to know how to make double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a front post and a back post double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g yarn, color: 3304 (lilac). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the basket weave crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of six plus one.
2. In the fourth chain from your hook make a double crochet.
3. Continue making double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. Then chain two.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch and you will start working in the second stitch.
6. You will make a front post double crochet in the second double crochet in the previous row. So, yarn over.
7. Then insert your hook brining the post of the second double crochet in the previous row to the front.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
10. Yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook.
12. Yarn over.
13. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a front post double crochet!
14. Then make another front post double crochet in the next stitch.
15. Make the third front post double crochet in the next stitch.
16. Next you will make a back post double crochet. So, yarn over.
17. Insert your hook bringing the post of the next stitch to the back.
18. Yarn over.
19. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
20. Yarn over.
21. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
22. Yarn over.
23. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a back post double crochet!
24. Then make two more back post double crochets in the next two stitches.
25. Make three front post double crochets in the next three stitches.
26. Then make three back post double crochets in the next three stitches.
27. Continue alternating three front post and three back post double crochets until the end of the row. Your row will end with three front post double crochets.
28. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain.
29. Then chain two.
Row 3
30. Turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch.
31. So, make a back post double crochet in the second stitch.
32. Then make two more back post double crochets in the next two stitches.
33. Next make three front post double crochets in the next three stitches.
34. Then make three back post double crochets in the next three stitches.
35. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
36. Then make a double crochet in the turning chain.
37. Chain two.
Row 4
38. Turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch. Now you will start with back post double crochets.
39. So, make a back post double crochet in the second stitch.
40. Then make two more back post double crochets in the next two stitches.
41. Then make three front post double crochets in the next three stitches.
42. Continue alternating three back post and three front post double crochets until the end of the rot. Then make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 5
43. Then chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch, so your will start working in the second stitch.
44. Make three front post double crochets in the next three stitches.
45. Then make three back post double crochets in the next three stitches.
46. Continue alternating three front post and three back post double crochets until the end of the row. In the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished basket weave crochet stitch
47. Done!
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