How to Crochet Basket Weave Stitch for Beginners

The basket weave crochet stitch creates a textured woven pattern using front post and back post double crochet stitches. The raised ribbed texture resembles woven baskets and works beautifully for blankets, scarves, washcloths, cushions, and thick crochet fabrics. Although the basket weave stitch looks complicated, it is created using simple repeating rows of post stitches. This tutorial will show you how to crochet basket weave stitch step-by-step.

What is Basket Weave Crochet Stitch

Basket weave crochet is a popular crochet stitch pattern that creates a textured and woven-like design that resembles a basket. It is created by alternating sets of front post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches in a specific pattern.

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Stitches Used in Basket Weave Crochet

To begin to crochet basket weave stitch, you must be familiar with the basic double crochet stitch, as well as the front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc) stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)

The fpdc is made in the same way as double crochet, but instead of inserting the hook into the top loops of the stitch in the previous row, you will make it by inserting the hook from front to back and then from back to front around the post of the previous row’s stitch.

Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)

The bpdc is made by inserting the hook from back to front and then from front to back around the post of the previous row’s stitch.

How to Crochet Basket Weave Stitch (Step by Step)

Because the basket weave crochet stitch is quite thick, light and medium-weight yarns are ideal. But, bulky and super bulky weight yarns can be used for extra thick, durable projects such as rugs.

Here are step-by-step instructions for the basket weave crochet pattern:

Row 1: Double Crochet

1. Chain any number of stitches that is divisible by 8.
2. Make one double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and in each of the other chains. Turn.

Row 2: Basket Stitch with Posts

1. Chain 2 (crochet basketweave stitch uses a shorter turning chain).
2. *Fpdc next 4 stitches. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
3. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
4. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
5. Hdc last stitch (at the top of the turning chain). Turn.

Row 3: Complete the First Basket Stitch Section

1. Chain 2. *Bpdc the next 4 stitches. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
2. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
3. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
4. Hdc in the last stitch. Turn.

Rows 4-5: Continue the Next Section

1. Chain 2. *Fpdc next 4 stitches. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
2. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
3. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
4. Hdc in the last stitch. Turn.

Row 6: Continue

1. Chain 2. *Bpdc the next 4 stitches. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
2. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
3. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
4. Hdc last stitch. Turn.

Row 7: Complete Second Section

1. Chain 2. *Fpdc the next four stitches. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
2. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
3. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
4. Hdc last stitch. Turn.

Rows 8 and 9: Start of New Basket

1. Chain 2. *Bpdc next 4 stitches. Fpdc in the next four stitches.
2. Repeat from * to the last 5 stitches.
3. Bpdc in the next four stitches.
4. Hdc last stitch. Turn.

Repeat rows 2–9 of the crochet basket weave stitch until your project is as large as you want it to be. Stop on the fourth or eighth row and bind off.

These instructions are for a fairly wide basket weave. You can alter the look of your basket weave by changing the number of fpdc and bpdc you work in sequence. For example, here are the instructions for a “mini” basket weave.

Mini Basket Weave Crochet Pattern

Here is a different version of the crochet basket weave stitch that looks like a miniature weave.

1. Chain a multiple of 2.
2. Row 1: Chain a number of chains equal to the length you want, work a dc in the fourth chain from the hook and into each chain across, and then turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, *bpdc, fpdc; repeat from * to last stitch, dc, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, *fpdc, bpdc; repeat from * to last stitch, dc, turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach the desired length.

Is Basket Weave Crochet Beginner-Friendly?

Basket weave crochet is usually considered an adventurous beginner or intermediate crochet stitch because it uses front and back post stitches. I find the stitch becomes much easier after a few rows once the woven texture starts becoming visible.

Crochet Basket Weave FAQs

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In Conclusion

The crochet basket weave stitch pattern in crochet is beautiful and adds texture and interest to any project. By using both front-post double crochet and back-post double crochet, you can create a basket-like pattern that looks as if it were woven. This stitch pattern can be used to make many different things, like blankets, scarves, hats, and bags. You can learn to use the basket weave stitch to make beautiful crochet projects that show off your skills. So, get your crochet hook and some yarn and start making your own basket weave crochet work of art today!