Free knitting patterns for blankets with basketweave and woven look textures and designs. Includes easy and beginner patterns. Updated 7/17/23
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Free Patterns
Basketweave Throw
Easy throw blanket with 12 row repeat basketweave texture. Size Approx 54" x 65" [137 x 165 cm]. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
4-color Block Baby Blanket
Easy striped baby blanket with basketweave stripes in 4 colors. Size 23½ in x 28 in (60cm x 71 cm). Sport weight yarn. Designed by WarmLinx.
Double Basketweave Blanket
Reversible baby blanket with a welted basketweave texture. Approx. 42”x 42”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by KnittingUnlimited.
Basketweave Baby Blanket
Beginner baby blanket with basketweave look in blocks of knit and purl. 32 x 40 in. (81.5 x 101.5 cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Hearts and Basketweave Blanket
Baby blanket with alternating blocks of hearts and basketweave texture in knit and purl stitches. Two sizes: Baby blanket and throw. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Melody Walker.
Fiesole Blanket
Easy luxe basketweave blanket bordered with double moss stitch. Two sizes: Baby blanket and throw. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Alexander Blanket
Easy color blocked blanket knit with an 8 row repeat Basket Weave texture bordered with seed stitch. Two sizes: Baby blanket and throw. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Tozzi - Cuddle Bunny Knits for Hobbii Design. A kit is also available.
Basketweave Throw
Easy quick blanket with large basketweave texture with ribbed border. Size: 48" x 58". Knit using a double strand of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. May only be free for a limited time.
Berries-in-a-Basket Blanket
Blanket knit with the berry stitch and bordered by a basketweave to create the look inspired by name. Sport weight yarn. Designed by MariaJane.
Basketweave And Slip Stitch Afghan
Alternating blocks of 4 row Slip stitch colorwork and 8 row Basketweave texture knit in 4 panels and sewn together. Rated easy by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Colts Foot Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit squares of knit or purl stitches with a garter stitch border. This makes the blanket look woven and gives it a good structure. Size Approx 40” x 40” (100x100 cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Ombre Basket Weave Baby Blanket
Colorful baby blanket with a enlarged basketweave stitch using only knit and purl stitches with a 5-stitch seed stitch border. The ombre effect is created by using two colors of yarn and holding two strands of yarn together. Designed by Cathy Dages. Worsted weight yarn.
Basketweave Blanket
Eyelets separate the basketweave texture in this blanket to give it more of a woven look. Approx. 32”x 42”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by KnittingUnlimited.
More Free Patterns
Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with an 8 row repeat of just knit and purl stitches. Rated at beginner level by Meli Hu for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Bright & Cuddly Baby Blanket
Easy basketweave baby blanket worked in just knit and purl stitches, alternating 8 row repeat basketweave with garter stitch ridges. Suitable for beginners according to Joann. Blanket measures 36" [91 cm] x 36" [91 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Parquet Blanket
Easy reversible afghan throw knit with a beautiful basketweave 12 row repeat. Size Approx 43" x 55" [109 x 140 cm]. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat Design Studio.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Bernat® Maker Home Dec yarn at Amazon
Pie Crust Basketweave Blanket
Easy blanket knit in an 8 row repeat basketweave stitch. Suitable for beginners. Size 30” wide x 34” high. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cascade Yarns® Design Team.
Seamless Quilt
Easy blanket uses only three stitches to create a variety of textured squares that are reminiscent of quilt squares or basketweave patterns. Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
Carseat Blankie
Easy reversible blanket knit with a basketweave pattern. Perfect size for baby blankets or lap blankets. Size Length: 25½”, Width: 21½” but can be customized. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek for Universal Yarn.
Textured Afghan
Web version free. Throw knit with a basketweave texture in just knit and purl stitches. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. About 42 x 52 in. (106.5 x 132 cm). Rated easy by the designer. Designed by Ubaldo Feliciano-Hernandez.
- Get the free knitting pattern - scroll down the page for pattern.
- Get the free pdf version
- Get the recommended Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick yarn
- See more Quick Afghan Knitting Patterns
Three Strand Afghan
An easy afghan throw blanket knit in a checkerboard or basketweave pattern. Quick knit with 3 strands of Super Bulky yarn held together. About 40 x 56 in. (101.5 x 142 cm) Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Rated easy by the designer who says it is suitable for beginners, though I think the knitting with multiple strands could be challenging for new knitters.
Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a grid of stockinette and garter stitch. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Waldie.
Easy Basketweave Baby Blanket
Knit with an 8 row repeat basketweave pattern, this is perfect for self-striping or gradient yarn. 2 sizes Stroller and Crib. The stroller size uses just one skein 341 yards of the recommended bulky yarn. Designed by Veronica Mano.
Patterns for Purchase
Swaddling Squares Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a three texture basketweave. This pattern is great for beginners. If you can knit and purl (and count!), you can follow this pattern and make this baby blanket! Size is customizable. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by SamDonahueDesigns.
Seed Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy blanket with a woven look texture alternating stockinette and seed stitch using just knit and purl stitches. Ideal for beginners. Measurements: 77.5cm x 77.5cm | 30.5" x 30.5" but looks like it would be easy to customize. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tatiana Madan for Craftyssimo.
Charlie Baby Blanket
Easy blanket with blocks in knit and purl stitches. Suitable for beginners, according to the designer, because it is made up of basic knit and purl stitches. Size 22.44" x 34.65" (57 cm x 90 cm) DK weight yarn. Designed by Le Petit Mouton.
Precious Knit Blankies for Baby
16 knitting patterns for baby blankets that are easy to knit according to the designer. Designed by Jean Adel. Medium weight, bulky, and super bulky yarns. Available as digital download or paperback
Double Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy blanket uses just knit and purl stitches and is reversible with different interesting textures on either side.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby blanket patterns by Matilda’s Meadow
Weekend Basketweave Baby Blanket
The designer says that you can easily finish this beautifully textured baby blanket in a weekend. True basketweave pattern, not a checkerboard. Finished Size: 30 x 36″
Basket Weave Baby Blanket
This easy blanket of knit and purl stitches makes a quick fluffy blanket in bulky yarn.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby knitting patterns by CapeCodStitchery
