Dana Nield

I love learning new stitches and I’ve been eyeing the basketweave crochet stitch for a while. Dishcloths are such a fun way to learn new stitches, especially to sample them for a potential blanket project in the future!

I mentioned in my Tunisian Full Stitch Dishcloth post that I love having a collection of dishcloths for wiping baby and toddler hands after meals. Here’s the latest addition to that collection!

Materials

• Size 4 worsted weight cotton yarn. I used Plymouth Fantasy Naturale in the color 5228. I believe I used 90-100 yards.
• Size h/5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

• bpdc(s): back post double crochet(s)
• ch(s): chain(s)
• dc(s): double crochet(s)
• fpdc(s): front post double crochet
• sp(s): space(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)

Finished Size

9″ x 8″

Gauge

15 sts in basketweave x 11 rows = 4″ x 4″

Notes

I love New Stitch a Day’s video tutorial on the basketweave stitch! Very straightforward and clear instructions.

Basketweave Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Ch 36

Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each st across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1. Dc in the first st, *fpdc in the next 4 dc, bpdc in the next 4 dc* across until you reach the turning ch. Dc in the top of the turning ch. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1. Dc in first st, *fpdc in the next 4 dc, bpdc in the next 4 dc* across until there is one dc left in the row. Dc in this last st. Turn.

Rows 4-5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Ch 1. Dc in the first st, *bpdc in the next 4 dc, fpdc in the next 4 dc* across until there is one dc left in the row. Dc in the last st. Turn.

Rows 7-9: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 10-13: Repeat Row 3.

Rows 14-17: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 18-21: Repeat Row 3.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Even though this is simply a dishcloth, I do recommend blocking your work because this squishy stitch really warps the fabric. Here’s an image of the dishcloth before blocking:

And here is an image of the blocked dishcloth:

I hope you enjoy this pattern! A fun stitch with beautiful texture.