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How to Crochet the Basketweave Stitch (Easy Tutorial)

If you love a stitch that looks intricate but is really just double crochet with a twist, the basketweave stitch is a perfect one to add to your collection. It builds up small woven blocks by alternating front post and back post double crochets, creating a raised, checkerboard-like texture that mimics an actual woven basket. It looks impressive, but once you get the rhythm of the block repeats, your hands pick it up fast.

This stitch works up into a thick, reversible fabric, which makes it ideal for blankets, scarves, dishcloths, or home décor pieces. Play around with different yarn weights and colors, and you can turn this simple technique into something that feels completely your own.

What You'll Need

• Yarn (worsted weight is great for beginners)
• Crochet hook (size to match your yarn, usually 5–6mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CH – Chain
• DC – Double Crochet
• FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

Foundation Chain
Chain a multiple of 8, plus 4 extra chains, depending on how wide you want your piece.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Row 1: DC into the 4th chain from your hook, then DC into every chain across. Turn.

Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as your first DC). DC into each of the next 3 stitches. Then work the basketweave block: 4 FPDC, followed by 4 BPDC. Repeat that block across the row, finishing with 4 DC at the end. Turn.

Row 3: Chain 3. Work each stitch as it appears — FPDC over the FPDC stitches below, BPDC over the BPDC stitches below. Repeat across. Turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 3.

Row 5 (the pattern shift): Chain 3. DC into each of the next 3 stitches. Now flip the blocks: 4 BPDC, followed by 4 FPDC. Repeat across, finishing with 4 DC. Turn.

Rows 6–7: Work each stitch as it appears, same as Row 3.

Keep repeating Rows 2–7 until your piece is the size you want — each repeat shifts the woven blocks so the basketweave texture builds as you go.

Video Tutorial
A video walkthrough is the easiest way to see how the FPDC and BPDC blocks sit against each other before trying the pattern shift yourself.

A Few Tips

• Keep track of where each 4-stitch block starts — losing count mid-block is the easiest mistake to make with this stitch.
• Practice a small swatch first so your hands get comfortable reaching around the post rather than into the top of the stitch.
• This fabric is reversible, so there's no "wrong side" to worry about — great for scarves and blankets alike.
• Take it slow on your first few rows; the rhythm clicks fast once you see the blocks forming.

Happy stitching, and enjoy your beautifully woven creation! 🧺