How To Crochet A Basket Weave Pattern Baby Blanket

Get the basket weave pattern and tutorial on how to crochet this beautiful baby blanket. Be it as a gift or for personal use, it sure warms the hearts of your loved ones. I made this for my godson and hope that he will love this forever.

What is A Basket Weave Pattern

I was intrigued when I first saw this term on YouTube. The thumbnail for the video tutorial showed a basket-patterned blanket. I’d never seen such a lovely textured stitch on a blanket before, and I was curious how to crochet this basket weave pattern.

As the name suggests, the stitches of this basketweave stitch pattern resemble the texture of a wicker basket and are also similar to a basketweave dishcloth pattern. A wicker basket is a basket that has been woven from a stiff fiber such as plastic, twisted paper fiber, willow branches, canes, or reeds. Basket weaving is a rural craft and is done all over the world. The art of basketry is applied to everyday objects such as floor mats, bags, home décor, and, of course, baskets. 

In knitting or crochet patterns, the simplest form of the basketweave pattern is made up of a checkerboard pattern of identical rectangles. The dimensions of the rectangle can be modified with the number of stitches across and the number of rows long. This basket weave stitch pattern can also be constructed in seed stitch, cables or lace. 

Ideas For Basketweave Pattern

This free crochet pattern makes a baby blanket with a basketweave texture. The finished size is 42” wide and 33” long. There are also free knitting patterns for this design for those who prefer knitting rather than crocheting. Besides blankets, this great pattern can be made into a variety of crochet items, such as mug cozies, pillow covers, and scarves. There are plenty of free patterns online for you to try out. You can also make winter wear like beanies, mittens, and neck warmers for your family members during the winter season. 

Crochet Supplies

Often, I received feedback from readers asking me where to get the yarns I used for my crochet and/or knitting projects. Frankly speaking, I bought most of my yarns from the local yarn shops around here and I do understand that it is hard for many of you to get the exact one. This time, to make my pattern more yarn-search-friendly, I used Lion Brand yarn for this basketweave crochet stitch, a well-known yarn company where you can order online or buy them from a shop if they are available.

This blanket is made from cotton medium worsted weight yarn. This textured fabric makes it warm and cozy during cold weather days. If you need a very warm version for a snowy winter, feel free to change the yarn to wool.

The dimensions used in this easy tutorial guide are the perfect size for a baby blanket; you can always add extra stitches to make a bigger piece. Each weave square is made out of 6 sts, so to add width to the blanket, just add multiples of 6 sts to the width. In addition, I used yarn of two different colors. A cool blue yarn for the basket weave paver pattern and a soft cream color for the border of the blanket.

Next, you will need a crochet hook size that matches your choice of yarn. For more information on choosing the desired crochet hook, check out my crocheting guide for beginners. I used a size H / 5 mm crochet hook in this tutorial. Additionally, an easy way to weave and hide yarn ends is to use a tapestry needle. Last but not least, you will also need a pair of scissors to complete the project.

How To Crochet Basket Pattern Baby Blanket

This crochet project is of intermediate level of difficulty and is suitable for crocheters who are familiar with the following basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), front post double crochet (FPdc stitches), back post double crochet (BPdc stitches), single crochet (sc), and slip stitch (sl st). For simpler crochet projects, here are some fun ones I’d like to recommend: woven basket crochet pattern, heart coasters, and amigurumi polar bear pattern.

In the detailed written pattern below, I start off with the blue loop of yarn to weave the main portion of the Afghan blanket. Upon completion, you should determine which side you want as the front of the blanket in order to crochet the border. There is no turning on the border, and all stitches are done on the front with the cream-colored yarn. Finally, I used a tapestry needle to weave and hide all the yarn ends. 

WHAT’S NEXT:

• Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so that we are able to see them.
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• Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
• If you are new to crochet, we have a comprehensive guide for beginners.
• Let’s see the project pictures from the Ravelers on this pattern.
• Browse more free crochet patterns to make, particularly for crochet bags & purses.