How to Knit the Basketweave Stitch
Terms:
sl1 = slip one stitch k = knit p = purl rep = repeat st = stitch
Terms & Abbreviations explained at the end of the patterns.
The Basketweave Stitch: with a slipped stitch edge
Scroll to next pattern for standard instructions, without the slipped stitch edge.
Pattern is 10 rows, repeated until desired length is reached.
Cast on multiples of 8 +2
Start Pattern:
Rows 1-5: sl1, *k4, p4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 6-10: sl1, *p4, k4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Repeat these 10 rows until desired length is reached.
The Basketweave Stitch: with standard instructions
Pattern is 10 rows, repeated until desired length is reached.
Cast on multiples of 8
Start Pattern:
Rows 1 – 5: *k4, p4; rep from * to end.
Rows 6 – 10: *p4, k4; rep from * to end.
Repeat these 10 rows until desired length is reached.
Basketweave Stitch in the Round: join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches
Pattern is 10 rows, repeated until desired length is reached.
Cast on multiples of 8
Start Pattern:
Rounds 1-5: *k4, p4; rep from * to end.
Rounds 6-10: *p4, k4; rep from * to end.
Repeat these 10 rounds until desired length is reached.
Terms & Abbreviations:
Asterisks: asterisks * are used in this pattern to indicate repetition of a sequence of stitches. For example when you see *k1, p2; rep from * to end. This means knit 1 stitch, purl 2 stitches until you reach the end of the row.
Multiples: some patterns require a certain number of stitches to form a complete pattern, the number of stitches cast on the needle must be divisible by this number. In the beginning of the pattern when stated multiples of 5, this means to cast on a number that 5 can go into, such as 10, 15 or 20, you get to choose the number depending on what it is you are making. If a pattern asks for a multiple of 3 + 1 this means you cast on a number that 3 can go into, then add 1 additional stitch, for example of you want to use 9 as your multiple of 3 you would cast on 9 stitches then add 1 stitch for a total of 10 stitches to start the pattern.
k & p abbreviations: knit and purl stitches describe the detailed working of the pattern. For example; k1, p4, k2 written in a pattern means you knit 1 stitch, then purl 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitch.
Repeat: written as rep in pattern.sl: this abbreviation stands for slip, where you transfer a stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then you follow the directions for the next stitch. For example; sl1, k1 written in a pattern means you slip the first stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then knit the next stitch.
