This stitch is a variation of the basketweave stitch, a stitch that is very easy to recognize as it forms little waves and as you can see from its name it looks a little like a basket. If you want the waves to be a little less noticeable you can block it after you have finished knitting. But the texture really looks better this way!
It might seem a little difficult to knit, but in the end all you have to do is follow the instructions combining knitted and purled stitches.
The number of stitches needs to be a multiple of 18 + 10. It is not reversible but it looks nice on both sides.
Row 1: *knit 11 stitches, purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch*, repeat from * to * until you only have 10 stitches left and knit them.
Row 2: purl 1 stitch, knit 8 stitches, purl 1 stitch, * purl 1 stitch, (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in brackets two times, knit 8 stitches, purl 1 stitch*, repeat from * to * until you have completed the row.
Row 3: *knit 1 stitch, purl 8 stitches, (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, knit 1 stitch*, repeat from * to * until you only have 10 stitches left, knit 1 stitch, purl 8 stitches and knit 1 stitch.
Row 4: purl 10 stitches, *purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, purl 11 stitches*, repeat from * to * until you have completed the row.
Row 5: like Row 1.
Row 6: like Row 2.
Row 7: like Row 3.
Row 8: like Row 4.
Row 9: knit all stitches.
Row 10: (purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, purl 2 stitches, *purl 10 stitches, (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times*, repeat from * to * until you have completed the row.
Row 11: *(knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, knit 2 stitches, purl 8 stitches*, repeat from * to * until you only have 10 stitches left, (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times and knit the last 2 stitches.
Row 12: (purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, purl 2 stitches, *knit 8 stitches, (purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, purl 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * until you have completed the row.
Row 13: *(knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times, knit 10 stitches*, repeat from * to * until you only have 10 stitches left, (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat the instructions in parenthesis two times and knit 2 stitches.
Row 14: like Row 10.
Row 15: like Row 11.
Row 16: like Row 12.
Row 17: like Row 13.
Row 18: purl all stitches.
Repeat these 18 rows until you have reached the desired length.
In our example we have used 5MM wooden needles and grey cotton, what color will you choose?
How did your basketweave turn out? Share with us with the hashtag #weareknitters, we can’t wait to see all your projects 🙂
