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How to crochet a basket weave pattern

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In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a basket weave pattern.

In the video we start with a chain row of 26 sts, turn and work 1 tr in 4th chain from hook, and then 1 tr in each ch = 24 tr (dividable by 4).
2nd row: ch 1, crochet *1 tr in front post around each of the next 4 tr, 1 tr in back post around each of the next 4 tr *, repeat *-*.
3rd row: ch 1, work *4 tr in front post, 4 tr in back post*, repeat *-*.
4th row: ch 1, work * 1 tr in back post around each of the next 4 tr, 1 tr in front post around each of the next 4 tr *, repeat *-*.
5th row: ch 1, work *4 tr in back post, 4 tr in front post*, repeat *-*.
Repeat row 2-5 for basket weave pattern.

We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 163-16

DROPS 163-16
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Video #206, listed in: Crochet Videos, Crochet textures, Other crochet textures

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Nathan wrote:

In the video a DC is being used instead of a TR in the written pattern. Does it matter?

25.12.2013 - 19:52

DROPS Design :

Dear Nathan, crochet terminology is not the same in UK-English and US-English, please click here to check conversion. Happy crocheting!

15.10.2014 - 13:44

Michelle wrote:

Hi I want to use this stich to make a beenie for my grandson but u want ti make it red and black . Every other Square red and the other one black. Do u think it can be done?

10.11.2013 - 19:22

DROPS Design :

Dear Michelle, sure it can be done, let the unworked thread follow the work on the WS while crocheting with the other thread. Happy crocheting!

15.10.2014 - 13:43

Marwa Sharaf wrote:

Hi, At first I would like to thank you for your website. Could you please help me to do that pattern or show me how to make this stitch Louca por artes - Bolsas: BOLAS MARAVILHOSAS EM CROCHÉ. it is a bag .. I don't know if you can find it in pinterest ...but you are great . Thank you in advance.

07.10.2013 - 19:38

Country flag Margriet wrote:

De uitleg op video is perfect

04.02.2013 - 17:20

Country flag Margriet wrote:

Leuk patroon, ga tafelloper maken van dit patroon

04.02.2013 - 17:18

Country flag Mairose wrote:

Danke - das perfekte Muster für die zukünftige Babydecke :-) Danke

21.10.2012 - 01:03

Country flag Christine wrote:

C'est vraiment un point très sympa merci pour tous vos conseils géniaux

06.07.2012 - 22:24

Country flag Paula wrote:

Eine einfache und verständliche erklärung für so ein tolles Muster. Danke

14.02.2012 - 13:40

Country flag Jette wrote:

Super side for selv nybegynder deet er nemt at forstå frem gangs måden

13.01.2012 - 16:33

Anni wrote:

Thank you for this very easy-to-understand video on basket weave crochet and posts. Very informative. Anni

12.12.2011 - 02:10

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