Learn how to crochet the Basketweave Stitch as you stitch up this textured granny square pattern. You'll learn how to crochet around the posts of the stitches in the previous rows to create the most popular texture in crochet.
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As you stitch up this free granny square pattern, you will learn how to work both the front and back posts stitches.
This stitch pattern is a great introduction to seeing how working the post stitches in different formations can create detailed patterns in crochet fabric.
The result of the Basketweave stitch is a very squishy granny square that will look great as whole basket, or with lots of different coloured squares joined to make a bigger blanket.
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The video tutorial for the Basketweave stitch will help you learn to identify which stitches have previously been worked into the front or the back post to ensure that you can identify which stitch you should be working where.
Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Ch Sp - Chain Space
Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
Dc (Tr) - Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)
FpDc (FPTr) - Front Post Double (Treble) Crochet
BpDc (BpDc) - Back Post Double (Treble) Crochet
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Gauge:
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
Special Stitches:
FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet
BpDc = Back Post Double Crochet
Row 1: Ch 31, dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as dc), dc in each across, turn (29 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), *FPdc around next 3, BPdc around next 3; repeat from * across to last, dc in top of turning ch, turn–2 dc, (15 FPdc, 12 BPdc)
Row 3-18: Repeat Row 2.
Continue to Edging
Edging
Ch 1, rotate to work across row ends, place 28 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work opposite side of starting ch, sc in each across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 28 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across Row 18, sc in each across to end, ch 1, sl st to 1st sc to join.
Fasten off, weave in remaining ends.
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A huge thank you to my pattern testers and editor who kindly helped test all 30 of the square designs to check for accuracy in this pattern - it's always such a pleasure to see a pattern come to life.
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