How to crochet: The basket weave stitch top.

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I will show you how to crochet the basket weave stitch top in this crochet tutorial. This crochet DIY top has a beautiful, detailed, strong, stitch. This is a great top to wear as a standalone top for the warmer seasons or as an overtop for the fall/winter.

The basket weave stitch may seem difficult to attempt, but with easy instructions that I will share, you can master it in no time. My video has easy-to-follow instructions that are beginner-friendly. Before starting this project, you will need to know the basic crochet stitches that will be used, such as single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch. The stitches I will teach you for this tutorial are the dc/rf and the dc/rb stitches. This post contains an affiliate link that helps me make a small commission at no extra cost to you.



Materials needed:

  • Yarn - The yarn I used for this project is K+C yarn 100% premium cotton in the color Sequoia. (180 yards) You will need 6 skeins for a size small. You can find a similar color and yarn here.https://amzn.to/3XzLUrP
  • Stitch Markers
  •  Measuring tape (You will need this for your waist measurement)
  •  Scissors
  •  Yarn needle
  •  5mm hook

 


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 The stitches that you will need for this project are chain stitches and double crochet. Single crochet, and slip stitch. The abbreviations in this video are:

 ch – chain,

 sts-stitches,

dc-double crochet

sc- single crochet

sl st- slip stitch

 


dc-double crochet dc/rf-raised double crochet at the front of the fabric (To crochet this stitch, yarn over the hook, insert the hook into the front of the stitch yarn over, and continue working the stitch like double crochet.

dc/rb-raised double crochet at the back of the fabric. (To crochet this stitch, yarn over the hook insert the hook into the back of the stitch, yarn over, and complete the stitch like working a double crochet.

Foundation: Chain to the measurement of half of your waist be sure it stays in the multiple of 8)

For this stitch, you will want to chain in Multiples of 8 plus 4 for the base. I chained 72 +4.

Row 1: Add 1 DC in the 4th Ch from your hook.  1 DC in each Ch across.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn yarn around 

*DC/RF around the next 4 sts.

*DC/RB around the next 4 sts. Repeat * this across.  1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Row 3: Ch 2, turn yarn.

*DC/RF around the next 4 sts.

DC/RB around the next 4 sts. * Repeat this * across. 1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Row 4: Ch 2, turn yarn.

*DC/RF around the next 4 sts.

DC/RB around the next 4 sts. * Repeat this * across. 1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Row 5: Ch 2, turn yarn.

*DC/RF around the next 4 sts.

DC/RB around the next 4 sts. * Repeat this * across. 1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Row 6: Ch 2, turn yarn.

*DC/RB around the next 4 sts.

DC/RF around the next 4 sts. * Repeat this * across. 1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Row 7: Ch 2, turn yarn.

*DC/RB around the next 4 sts.

DC/RF around the next 4 sts. * Repeat this * across. 1 DC into the top of your turning Ch.

Repeat Rows 2-7 until you reach your desired length.

There are no increases or decreases involved in this tutorial So it makes it easy for beginners to follow through. Enjoy making your basket weave top.



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