FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Basketweave throw

by Lindsey Woody February 19, 2022

The basketweave crochet stitch intimated me for years! When I found a retail store blanket that had the similar texture I knew I could try to replicate it on my own. I created my first throw in the fall so I used a deep, wine hue. So that left me thinking this was meant for autumn/holiday fireplace snuggles and that was it so when a customer asked to create a custom blanket using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Hudson Bay I was hesitant. When I started working it up I fell in love and saw this piece transform into colorful possibilities year round.

Basketweave Crochet Throw Pattern

Measures: 42” x 48”

Materials used

Yarn: 11 skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Hudson Bay (or any equivalent weight 6 yarn)

Hook: size N/P

Darning needle

Stitch markers, as needed

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Dc: double crochet

Dcbp: double chain back post

Dcfp: double chain front post

Ch 73.

If you’d like to make this wider, be sure to follow the following so that your baskets line up properly. (multiple of 10 + 3 for foundation row).

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook. Dc in each chain to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), *dcbp around each of next 5 stitches. Dcfp around each of next 5 stitches* repeat from * until last stitch. Dc in last stitch. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2. *dcfp around around each of the next 5 stitches. Dcbp around each of the next 5 stitches* repeat from * until last stitch. Dc in last stitch. Turn.

Row 4-5: Repeat row 2.

Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), *dcbp around each of next 5 stitches. Dcfp around each of next 5 stitches* repeat from * until last stitch. Dc in last stitch. Turn.

Row 7-9: repeat row 5

Continue repeating rows 2-9 until desired length. Be sure to end on row five or 9. Do not fasten off.

Border: 2 sc in corner, sc evenly around (2sc in each corner). Fasten off and weave ends in

Special notes: The basketweave stitch will result in your stitches pillowing up. To ensure proper length/width desired, be sure to block your work once finished.