Basketweave Knitting Patterns

Basketweave Knitting Patterns for hats, sweaters, baby items, scarves, blankets and more with basketweave textures. Many of the patterns are free.

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Knitting Patterns for hats, sweaters, baby items, scarves, blankets and more with basketweave textures. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/12/24

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Free Patterns

Bella Baby Cardigan

Sweater knit with a basketweave texture and cabled button bands knit with the fronts as you go. Sizes To Fit Age: 3 to 12 Months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.

Virtual Cable Hat

Slouchy hat knit in a basketweave pattern. Uses 1 skein (175 yd) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.

Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information

Midwest Dishcloth

Beginner friendly dish cloth knit with 8 row basketweave stitch. Size 9.5 x 9.5 inches approx. Designed by Truly Crochet. Aran weight yarn. Web version is free.

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.

Basketweave Boot Toppers

Easy textured basketweave boot cuff. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kathy North.

Burnett Cardigan

Easy baby sweater knit in a basketweave pattern. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Age: 6 to 18 Months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.

Fidget Socks

Purl less! The simple, easily memorized stitch pattern on this sock is a version of basketweave style stitch, without all the purling. The ribbed style means the sock fits snuggly. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amy Stringer.

Basketweave Infinity Scarf

Easy infinity scarf cowl knit with an 8 round repeat basketweave pattern. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Grace Alexander.

Clifford Dog Sweater

Easy dog sweater knit with an 8 row repeat basketweave pattern with seed stitch trim. 4 Sizes Finished Chest About 14 (18, 21, 25) in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand.

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.

Over and Out Scarf

Easy scarf knit with a 8 row basketweave pattern. Great showcase for variegated yarns. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tanis Gray.

Winter Driftwood Hat

Cute, slightly pointed hat for babies and children with a basketweave texture. Sizes Baby (16") Toddler (18") and Child (20"). Uses one skein 77 - 131 yards (70 - 120 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nat Raedwulf.

Natasha Hood

Quick hood knit in baskeweave and stockinette. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Margaux Hufnagel for Berroco.

Baa Baa Band

Easy headband knit with an 8 row repeat basketweave texture. Sizes Baby (Kid, Adult). Uses less than one skein 45 - 60 yards (41 - 55 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Walpole for Ewe Ewe Yarns.

Cabled Poncho

Poncho knit with a basketweave stitch framing a central cable panel. Sizes Finished Measurements: 36.5 (40.5, 44.5)" wide x 24(25, 26)" long. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Newton for Cascade Yarns.

Portland Pullover

Sweater with boat neck knit with an 8 row repeat slipped basket stitch. Sizes 51.5 (54.75, 58.25, 61.75, 65, 68.5)” bust circumference with blocking. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Toy for Cascade Yarns.

Basketweave Cape

Front buttoned wrap with arm holes knit with an 8 row 8 stitch repeat basketweave pattern. Featured on the cover of Vogue Knitting. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand.

More Free Patterns

Irish Tartan Pocket Shawl

Easy shawl or scarf with pockets knit with a 6 row repeat basketweave type of texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Riley Hunt.

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.

Men’s Basketweave Vest

Textured vest in S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Jodi Lewanda.

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.

Forest Walk Sweater

Pullover sweater with a basketweave stitch and turtleneck collar. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes To fit bust 32 inches to 51 inches/ 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-106, 108-114, 116-122, 124-130) cm. Designed by Aistė Butkevičienė. Available in English and Russian

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.

Daniel’s Pullover

Long-sleeved baby sweater in a basketweave stitch with buttons on the shoulder for easy dressing. Sizes 6 months (12 months, 18 months). Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns

Perfect Tote Bag

Easy bag knit with a 12 row repeat basketweave stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Size 10" x 16" (25cm x 41cm). Designed by Mary Lane for Willow Yarns.

Basket Weave Cardigan

Cozy cardigan uses simple knit and purl stitches to create the basketweave stitch in a long line jacket. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Sizes To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm / 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in. Designed by Paintbox Yarns

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.

Free Poncho Knitting Pattern Basketweave Topper Poncho

Basketweave Topper Poncho

Pullover poncho with a ribbed turtleneck collar and a textured basketweave stitch. 3 Sizes: S/M, L, 1X/2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.

Texture Mix Scarf

Scarf with alternating sections of textures in knit and purl stitches including Diamond, Basketweave, and Diagonal pattern. Approx 13" x 84" (33 x 213.5 cm). Designed by Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.

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Forest Walk Kid Cardigan

Basketweave cardigan with shawl collar designed by Darya Kuleshova & Aistė Butkevičienė. Size: 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) years. Available in English and Russian.

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Olivia Cowl

Easy cowl in a knit and purl basketweave. Uses just one skein 225 - 275 yards (206 - 251 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Michele Rose Orne

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.

Dawnland Hat

Basketweave stitch beanie uses 1 skein - 90 - 95 yards (82 - 87 m)) - of Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Becky Robbins.

Flower Basket Tea Cozy

Teapot cover perfect for spring celebrations like Easter, Mother's Day, bridal showers, and more, with a basketweave stitch body, braided cable handle, and knit flower and leaf bouquet on top. Great stashbuster too! Designed by Yarnspirations.

Dream Catcher Baby Hat

Easy baby hat knit in one piece with a striped basketweave texture and no decreases. Matching free baby blanket pattern. Sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months. Great stashbuster. Worsted weight yarn. Quick baby shower gift! Designed by Susan B. Anderson for Spud & Chloë. Pictured projects by designer and carrlin

Patterns for Purchase

Doll's Moses Basket

This doll basket will easily fit a doll or stuffie up to 12ins/30cms and includes instructions for pillow and blanket, as well as optional decorations. Designed by HoneyBeeBears. DK weight yarn.

Baby and Child Cardigan and Sweater Sirdar 4903

No longer free. Round neck pullover and v-neck cardigan in 12 row basketweave or brick texture. Sizes 0-6 Mths, 6-12 Mths, 1-2 Yrs, 2-3 Yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs. Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.

Baby and Child Cardigans and Blanket

No longer free. Cardigan sweater and matching blanket knit with a 10 row textured basketweave stitch in baby and child sizes. Options for Flat Collar or V Neck for the cardigans. Cardigan sizes 0-6m , 6-12m, 1-2y, 2-3y, 4-5y, 6-7y. Blanket size 63 x 76 cm / 24¾ x 30 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.

Evania Sweater

Basket Weave pullover sweater with a cowl neck, knit sideways. Finished Size: 28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 in/ 71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch.

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Sebastian’s Cardigan

Both sophisticated and casual, Sebastian’s Cardigan features a basketweave texture, double-breasted front, tailored lines, and collar that can be popped or worn open. Finished Size: 40 (44-1/2, 47, 51-1/2, 58-1/2)” chest circumference, buttoned. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.

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Room with a View Scarf

Easy reversible scarf knit with a 12-row basketweave texture that looks exactly the same on both sides. This design will work well for men or women. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 4 Sizes: Narrow, Medium & Wide Scarf + Wrap. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Fifty Four Ten Studio.

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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.

Upstate Cowl

Buttoned cowl neckwarmer knit with a basketweave stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by AuntJanetsDesigns.

Double Basketweave Baby Blanket

Easy blanket uses just knit and purl stitches and is reversible with different interesting textures on either side.

Sarasota Shopper

The Sarasota Shopper features bands of Basketweave set into a background of Double Moss Stitch. Finished bag: 31.5cm h x 34cm w x 9cm d,
= 12.5 ins h x 13.25 ins w x 3.5 ins d.

See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

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 Dishcloth

Easy dishcloth with a knit and purl basketwewave pattern. Suitable for beginners according to the designer. Great showcase for self-striping and multi-color yarn. Designed by CdCkDesign

Basket Weave Baby Blanket

This easy blanket of knit and purl stitches makes a quick fluffy blanket in bulky yarn.

Ed Sheeran Baby Blanket and 3 other baby blankets

Singer Ed Sheeran shared a picture on Instagram of the baby blanket ready to welcome his new baby daughter Lyra. The pattern used was the Sirdar's Basket Stitch Baby Blanket included in this set. Sirdar 5191 includes 4 patterns: Basket Stitch Pattern Blanket (the one in Sheeran's image), Eyelet Pattern Blanket, Leaf Panels Blanket, and Slip Stitch Garter Blanket. Great with multi-color yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.