In this Crochet for Knitters video, I show you how to work the Basketweave stitch as a dishcloth. This stitch is pretty and really fun to work! Info below on how to try it out as a dishcloth, and if you end up loving the stitch, you can easily work it into a whole blanket or throw.
Instructions for working this stitch:
Chain multiple of 6 + 3
Row 1: skip 2 chains, *double crochet in next chain, repeat from * to end, chain 2, turn work.
Rows 2 & 3: skip 1 double crochet, *1 post double crochet around the front (3 times), 1 post double crochet around the back (3 times)* repeat between *s to end, 1 double crochet in turning chain, chain 2, turn work.
Rows 4 & 5: skip 1 double crochet, *1 post double crochet around the back (3 times), 1 post double crochet around the front (3 times)* repeat between *s to last stitch, 1 double crochet in turning chain, chain 2, turn work.
Repeat Rows 2-5.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The yarn I used for my dishcloths is Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in colors Silver Sage and Fizz.
I used a size H crochet hook, with a starting chain of 27 stitches. Each dishcloth is about 6 inches square, and used 22 grams of yarn.
The crochet hook I’m using is probably 20 years old (an old favorite, mostly for the color of it), size H, and is made by Boye.
The bamboo pins I use to demonstrate the path of the stitches can be found here.
My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here.
The nail polish I’m wearing is by Julep, color “Amanda”.
Love this pattern Staci. I would like to make an afghan. What size crochet hook and chain length would you recommend?
I Love you website. I have learned so much from you.
Thank you. Linda
Linda – you can use the same yarn weight and hook size I used (listed here on my website), but you’ll need to knit a swatch or dishcloth to see how many stitches you’re getting per inch. Then you can decide how wide you’d like your afghan, and use your stitches per inch measurement to determine how many you’ll need to chain.
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What hook size and amount of chains would you suggest for crocheting with a sport weight cotton?
Louise – the yarn label should give you a suggested hook size (every yarn should have that info), and you’ll need to work up a swatch to see how many stitches you’re getting per inch to see how wide to make it. It’s tough to guess, much better to actually put yarn to hook and see what you get.
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Staci, I came across one of your videos on YouTube and decided to check out your site. LOVE this pattern. Was looking for something a little different and this works!!!
I plan to make a throw blanket. I’m going to make larger squares and join them. Can you tell me the counting for the initial chain. Does it just have to be divisible by three?
Also, any suggestions for joining the squares?