If you’re looking for a stitch that creates incredible texture with minimal effort, the Basketweave Crochet Stitch is a must-try. Known for its bold, woven appearance, this stitch mimics the look of traditional woven baskets, giving your crochet pieces thickness, structure, and a professional finish. It’s perfect for blankets, scarves, washcloths, cushion covers, and anything that needs a soft yet sturdy texture.

What makes the Basketweave stitch so appealing is how simple it is once you understand front post and back post double crochets. These stitches create raised and recessed squares that interlock beautifully, forming the classic woven pattern. Whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced crocheter, this stitch is fun, relaxing, and so satisfying to work on.

The magic of the Basketweave Stitch is in its ability to transform simple double crochet posts into a rich, dimensional fabric. As you alternate between front and back post stitches, the raised and recessed blocks naturally form, giving your project a stunning woven appearance. Once you get the rhythm, this stitch becomes wonderfully meditative, making it ideal for both quick projects and larger blankets that need beautiful texture from edge to edge.

Basketweave Crochet Stitch

Materials

To get started, gather the following:

• Yarn of your choice (chunky yarn works especially well for this stitch)

How to Crochet the Basketweave Stitch

Foundation

Begin by making a chain in multiples of 8, then add 4 extra chains.

Row 1 – Foundation Row

1. In the 4th chain from the hook (the CH 3 counts as your first DC), work a double crochet (DC).

2. Make 1 DC in each stitch across the row.

3. CH 3 and turn your work.

Row 2 – Beginning the Basketweave Pattern

1. Work FPDC (Front Post Double Crochet) around the post of the next 4 DCs.

2. Work BPDC (Back Post Double Crochet) around the next 4 DCs.

3. Continue alternating: 4 FPDC → 4 BPDC until the end of the row.

4. In the last stitch, make a regular DC into the top of the turning chain.

5. CH 3 and turn.

Row 3

1. Again, work 4 FPDC, then 4 BPDC.

2. Continue alternating groups of 4.

3. Finish with a DC at the top of the turning chain.

4. CH 3 and turn.

Rows 4–5 – Repeat

Repeat the same sequence for 2 more rows (or until the block appears square).
If using chunky yarn, the square may form after just 2 rows instead of 3.

Row 6 – Switching the Blocks

To create the woven basket effect, you will now reverse the stitches:

1. After chaining 3 and turning, start with BPDC around the next 4 stitches.

2. Then work FPDC around the next 4 stitches.

3. Continue alternating in sets of four.

4. Always finish with a DC into the top of the turning chain.

Simply continue alternating the sets of FPDC and BPDC every few rows to keep the blocks shifting. This is what creates the iconic woven texture that the Basketweave stitch is famous for.

Basketweave Crochet Stitch

The result is a thick, cozy, and beautifully textured fabric with a bold, structured look—perfect for warm blankets, stylish home décor, and durable accessories.