Basket Weave Stitch 8 inch Afghan Square
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Here’s how it works.
I have wanted to try this stitch for a very long time – but I always thought it would prove to be difficult to crochet.
I was SO wrong!
This stitch is very easy – although it does use up a little more yarn than other stitches.
The finished fabric is super squishy and soft and thick. Absolutely lovely!
Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch!
Stitch: Basket Weave Stitch
Yarn: Red Heart with Love
Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
Chain Multiple: 8 + 4 (for the starting ch)
Finished Dimensions: 8 inches x 8 inches
Abbreviations: R – row, RS – right side, ch – chain, dc – double crochet, st – stitch, sts – stitches, FPdc – front post double crochet, BPdc – back post double crochet, hdc – half double crochet, sc – single crochet, * to * – repeat the instructions between the two *s as indicated
Video from Clare of bobwilson123
Special Stitches:
FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet): yarn over the hook, insert the hook around the post of the stitch indicated, from front to back to front; yarn over the hook and pull up 1 loop (3 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and draw through 2 of the loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and draw through 2 of the loops on the hook (1 loop on the hook)
BPdc (Back Post Double Crochet): yarn over the hook, insert the hook around the post of the stitch indicated, from back to front to back; yarn over the hook and pull up 1 loop (3 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and draw through 2 of the loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and draw through 2 of the loops on the hook (1 loop on the hook)
Chain 28
R1 (RS): begin in the 4th ch from the hook (the three skipped chs count as 1 dc): 1 dc in each st across (26)
R2 & R3: ch 2 (counts as a hdc), turn, *1 FPdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 4 sts*, repeat from * to * across to the last st of the row, 1 hdc in the last st (26)
R4 & R5: ch 2 (counts as a hdc), turn, *1 BPdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 4 sts*, repeat from * to * across to the last st of the row, 1 hdc in the last st (26)
Repeat R2 to R5 three more times – do not finish off, proceed to Edging
Edging: sc around the entire square evenly – my square has 25 sc on each side (including the 3 in the corner).
Finish off and weave in ends. For help with the invisible join technique please see this tutorial: Invisible Join Technique
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Thank you Carol 🙂 Amy has that one! Here’s the link: https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/popcorn-stitch-tutorial-and-afghan-square/
Ditto all comments above! excellent tutorial and very easy and clear to follow and understand.
Now I need to find an 8″ popcorn crochet square pattern, do you have that also?
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Rhondda: Another great pattern you’ve showed me. I love the photos, notes and detail you put into the instructions. It gives me confidence to try it. Thank you again.
Carol
Hi Kathie!
Thank you SO much for you kind words 🙂 I am super happy you enjoy my newsletters and the patterns and tutorials I share – receiving comments like yours makes it completely worthwhile for me to do what I do! Have a fantastic week 🙂 Rhondda
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Rhondda, I remember learning this stitch from my crochet teacher. It took a while but once I understood what a post stitch was I was able to do it.
It works out to be a very warm blanket when done in a soft baby yarn.
p.s. I enjoy your tutorials – nice big letters and clear instructions.