The Weekly Stitch: BasketWeave
March 01, 2012
Basketweave Stitch on a Loom
Cast on a multiple of 8 sts, plus 5 sts.
Follow this stitch pattern:
Rows 1 and 5 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2 and 4: p5, * k3, p5; rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: P5, * k3, p5; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 6 and 8: p1, k3, * p5, k3; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 7: P1, k3, * p5, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–8 to create the pattern.
Fabric created with this stitch will lay flat. Perfect for scarves, blankets even sweaters.