How To Crochet A Basket Weave Stitch - RH

[LadyShyye]

This looks sooo nice. I've gotta try this. would love a blanket if I can manage it. multicolored would be gorgeous as well as a beige or baby pastel color. thanks Toodles~ :-D

[Lauranelson322]

Yhg

[genmama1955]

This looks like it would make a very warm afghan. I think I will try to make one for next winter! I'm a beginner, but I can do this!

[SoyLaJefa]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! I will be trying this soon! :)

[KnitWolf]

do you finish with a row of double crochet or just end it on a 3 count?

[marelicainavokado]

Wow, a man :)

[KrissyJay678]

:( sorry disliked by mistake...

[cbeyer23]

First try with this stitch.. very fun and very easy :)

[luvBeatle47]

Just finished this tutorial and I love it! Got it right the first time lol Can't wait to make something! You are awesome thank you!

[rinnylin]

I did this stitch before but didn't do rows of 3 of the same. This looks much better. Thank you!

[melonball6]

Thank you for making this stitch so easy!

[sonjabaila]

c'est beau , quel talent ! mais je ne comprends pas l'anglais, si une gentille personne pouvait nous traduire tout ceci, en français ce serait le bonheur!!...

[Wendellz321]

Easy clear instructions. Made a beautiful baby blanket following your instruction!

[suppamum]

hi thank you for a fantastic video i have followed you video step by step and i have acheved what i set out to do its the first time i have ever had ago at this as found out im pregnant and thought i would have ago at making a blanket thank you so much

kirsty x

[Salmatantah70]

That was so clear. Thank you.

[UrTalkin2aGirlyGirl]

something soothing about a dude teaching me to crochet.

[FreeformTao]

Wow. Thank you for this tutorial. I've tried & tried to do this stitch just by reading the directions & never quite "got it." Seeing what the instructions were telling me to do from your tutorial has been really helpful. Again, thank you.

[radsub]

Do u have any pattern for baby a newborn baby sweater using this stitch.... something simple and mess free....:) Please guide... I wanna make one for my baby on way

[Nessmo65]

This stitch looks very effective. Thanks for sharing it with us. I haven't tried it out yet...but will let you know how it goes when I do. Thanks again for your generosiity.

[sumitownsatara]

@Nessmo65 - A coworker made a lovely scarf using this pattern. It was beautiful. I asked her for the pattern and we found this tutorial Now I am in the process of making a couple scarves in Cream..Absolutely fab !!

Thanks

[alreems]

رائع جدا



[SuperReeceeCup]

can you make this patttern in a circle

[Tjmvirtual]

u are a blessing!!! i can't wait to make that the pattern for my hats!!! love u!!!

[splendidmemories]

@tabithawizard....your welcome glad to ave helped...still need help let me know try to finish helping, now back to finishing my blanket using this pattern....almost done!

[splendidmemories]

Ok......I definitely figured it out.  Sorry Mikey and ladies prior. Do however many sets of 8 you wish to do and ADD 4 more chains. Double crochet into the 4th chain from hook and across. Say you used three sets of 8=24+4=28........Double crochet in 4th chain from hook across = 26 double crochets.

[tabithawizard]

@splendidmemories thanks so much splendid for working this out, I am going to try again, I knew someone would come to the rescue!

[splendidmemories]

Sorry ignore my comments.... I redid this and messing up....forgive me. I'm used to doing sets of three not sets of four

[splendidmemories]

Hope I was clear....if not I'll try again what I mean

[splendidmemories]

Alyxandrdingo and tabithawizard..... I used a basket weave not long ago in granny squares, only my pattern was 3/3/3. So I put mikeys video to the test...(WHICH WHOM I LOVE AND FOLLOW DEARLY!). I figured it out.....DO NOT add the two extra chains at the end AND DC in the 4th CH from the hook not the 3rd. Then follow what Mickey says and the last chain should only be one and you HDC the last CH......chain 2 each new row

[constanzaluna]

thanks.

[Alyxandrdingo]

So, I did this same weave myself a while ago, and I ran into the same problem you had, with the extra post. Well that's all fine and dandy that you figured a way to just keep going, BUT what I want to know is, how do you nip this problem in the butt BEFORE you end up with the extra post? What did we do wrong in the beginning that gave us this unwanted post? I'd really like to know. If you have an answer, if you could shoot it my way, that'd be a big help. Thanks.

[tabithawizard]

@Alyxandrdingo I want to know too, if anyone knows help us out, I keep restarting with different number of cast-ons but problem still occurs. Thank you

[Metqa]

I'm making a Husband Hat, and am about to make the brim. I think I might want to make the brim look like this basketweave stitch. Since I've been working in spiral this whole time, do you have any tips about adding this stitch to this tube shape project? I suppose I will have to turn in order to get the stitch pattern. Do you anticipate any problem doing this?

[tabithawizard]

what was the error that created the extra posts? great video by the way, 40 minutes later and I got it like a pro!

[rentonk]

thank you, very helpful video.

[CindyJane24]

Thank you so much, i really wondert how to do that, because i dont really understand padderns when i read them, but when i see someone doing it i understand i right away.So that is Easy thank you and Greetings from Germany

[psychogirlie]

I would just like to send out a big ol' "THANK YOU!" I can't believe how absolutely amazing my project came out! And I'm a total novice to crochet. You are a fabulous teacher! :)

[mrd08070]

mikey i was wondering it you had a pattern for a seven year olds foot i am having trouble altering a baby bootie into something bigger

[utuber618]

 Awesome! Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial. Can hardly wait to finish my current project to start this new stitch : )

[healey8309]

Yep!

[TirzaDidden]

only real cool guys know how to crochet!

[CFdeedee]

Great tutorial .. I'll make earwarmer with this stitch :D I think it will turn cool ;) Thanks

[MordecaiAndTehRigbys]

Can you make a tutorial of this using two colors?

[Publisher33]

I love you Mike, this tutorial was everything I needed. Thank you.

[mama3g50]

Hi Mike. I would like to make this scarf using 8 x 3 weave and 4 on the end - like your gray swatch. In your video, on the 2nd row, you show an extra stitch. If you were doing this in groups of 8 stitches, plus 2 - one for each end and the chain 3 for the foundation, where did the extra stitch come from?

[rebeccalclowe]

Thanks Mike. I'm making a baby afghan with this pattern. Doing it in white then plan to add a pink/blue/multi (?) colored border. It's looking very nice so far. Had to add in a new skein of yarn which was a bit tricky. Seems to look fine.

[Mooneybeams1]

Hi - I don't think I noticed what wool weight/crochet hook you were using? Is there a particular weight you would recommend?

[mikeyssmail]

@Mooneybeams1 you could use a 4ply worsted weight yarn and a sz I or J hook for this project......that what mikey is using here.....also if you look on the paper band thats wrapped around your yarn it says what hook is recommended for the yarns weight etc......hope this helps.....cathy@mikeys helpdesk :)

[sephiroth87932]

I saw a hat with this stitch pattern and wondered if it was crocheted or woven and now that I know how it's made... hello winter. =)

[CPickard02]

This is so clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[hatran83]

Thank you very much. I like this stitch.

[kustomkidsbedding]

I need your help desperately. I am making a baby sweater and am stumped!! The directions call for this "2 sc in first sc, working BEHIND ch-2 sps; 3 sc in each sc across to last." I can't find anything anywhere that actually SHOWS me how to work "behind" this ch-s sps... If there is anyway you can create a video, that would be wonderful. There is NO ONE on Youtube who demonstrates how to crochet BEHIND a stitch. PLEASE HELP!!!

[AngeleM27]

This was such a great video, I enjoyed watching you make the basket weave and your voice is easy to listen to. I consider myself a pretty good crocheter and always finding new and interesting things to try, this will be my new project, thank you very much for posting.

[PrinceCharming1996]

how do you cast off? just tie a knot at the end of the final stitch?

[beeswaxb]

7:57 "I am so cheating right now..." All handmade things should have little mistakes and cheat-spots because that makes them all the more real and human. :)

[tinkerz0915]

thank you soooo much for this video...i couldn't find the right kind of stitch i wanted to make for a scarf and to be honest i by passed this video a few time since i'm a novice when it comes to crocheting but this is so so so easy...it look difficult but after watching you do it and then applying it to my scarf...so silly easy and so easy to follow you...once the pattern starts it's easy to be able to tell what you are supposed to do...thank you so much for posting this...

[DiamondFox420]

Great stitch, thanks Big Mike.

[amlas87]

thanxxx, Great lesson I just do it =D

[katiescar1ett]

Just want to add that I agree with you, it is brilliant ~ and I think I will make an entire afghan, as well. It is easy once you helped me figure it out ~ but, for me, it was very hard to figure out. So ~ I sure don't want to lose this, now that I have it. Thanks again. :)

[katiescar1ett]

This one took me over 2 hours to figure out even WITH your video. I don't know why it's the hardest one for me, that I've ever done. I would NEVER have figured it out without you, Mikey ~ thank you so much. You rule. :) <3

[frankandtammystaples]

do we use chunky wool or 4ply ?



[mikemike20202020]

POOF

[happypup68]

Hi Mikey, Thank you for showing us how to do this stitch. I did a cushion cover using this stitch and it looks brilliant! Thanks again you are brilliant showing us how to do these more interesting crochet stitches. I haven't been crocheting for long and this was my second real project and after a few mistakes on my part, once I got the rhythmn of the basket weave it grew very quickly. 

[kdmika]

OMG, you've made it so effortlessly and pretty that I am sure will give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing...It is sooooo pretty :)

[84godd]

hey mikey in new to crocheting i would like if you could link a pattern for a blanket thanks man

[anumenon2511]

i can seem to leave you the link :( but its called basket woven stitch too n looks different

[anumenon2511]

Mikey can u help me with the pattern for this stitch 

[dch0930]

I love this stitch- and the instructions are so helpful for beginners. I admit that I put down my crochet and pick it up sporadically. Are there written directions that I can refer to for quick reference instead of watching the entire video again?

[missElsaPelsa]

3 persons didn't find their crochet hook

[verdigianna]

Sembra facile....ma non lo è ! Facilissimo invece sbagliare ma lei è in gamba.Complimenti.

[TheDeadhead22]

This was a great tutorial=] thankyou!

[PurpleMonkey170]

I really like how this looks but it uses double the yarn. Any comment?

[TheDeadhead22]

@PurpleMonkey170 crocheting in general uses alot of yarn, if you'd like to use less a suggest knitting

[LadyMc23]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful, my scarf turned out good, doing another.

[anandazen30]

Hi Mike. My ends are coming out funny looking. how do i correct that. i am following your tutorial exactly as you say.

[mikeyssmail]

@anandazen30 what do you mean by ends the sides of your project or the pieces left when your done that hang off the project?? let me know and i will try to help cathy @ mikeys helpdesk :)

[missElsaPelsa]

@anandazen30 It may be the HDC:s. In the ends make a half double crochet not a double crochet. If already did so I have no idea

[athena1243]

@anandazen30

[doodthepude]

@anandazen30 In this tutorial Mike said to chain 2, one for each end. I tried this and had weird ends as well. I remedied it by chaining just 1 and it came out right. I hope this makes sense!

[coolestcrochet]

Great explanation, and I've used the stitch on bags and afghans as well. I linked to the video on my blog as well, hope you like that.

[Dottey1980]

You explained it very well.. will give it a try tomorrow ^^ Thanks for the tutoring ^^

[Lynquette90210]

Very helpful. This is my second stitch that i know now .

[Apricotic]

Do you have any tips on finishing? I assume you make sure you finish with a "third" row, but do you just end, and then add a border or leave it the way it is?

[mikeyssmail]

@Apricotic hello..... its really up to you if you want to add the border or not........just be creative and do what you think looks the best!!!! cathy@mikey helpdesk

[mrsliliana]

THANK YOU!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[nighthawk4466]

Just finished my sample & it turned out great! Will make a blanket. One change I did was to work in 8's plus 6. Basically just added 4 more stitches. This way the columns begin & end with the same stitches. Also I was having trouble w/tension & holding onto the project. I changed to the way you hold your yarn. Holding it In my middle finger;not the pointer finger & drapped the thread over my pointer finger & thru other 3, pointed finger just a bit & WHA LA, no more problems! Thanx for the help!!

[nighthawk4466]

I'm a beginner and you are such a good teacher. I love this basket weave stitch. I think I am going to make an attempt at a blanket. Thanks.

[stitchlady50]

Hi just wanted you to know that i enjoyed your video of this stitch even though i'm lefthanded it was easy to follow. I'm making a blanket for my grandson who will be coming in october thanks again for being a great teacher

[notsla318]

Hello Mike, thank you so much for this tutorial. I would like to know how to make a hat out of basket weave? Maybe a beanie.

[tamaysz]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful tutorial! I've wanted to crochet a basket weave blanket for such a long time, but most tutorials I'd found make it so confusing. Your tutorial is easy to follow, and I've learned a lot. =) Thanks again for such a wonderful video!

[linkfrozen]

Thank you! Very pleasant tutorial! I learned a lot. :)

[hgfjyrdetryu]

woah, guys CAN crochet :D

[summernatsthyme]

Thank you so much. After looking at several web sites to relearn this stich your was the easiest to follow. It all came flooding back to me. And no annoying voice. Thank you so much

[Nelindah]

Yess! I could follow your instructions in this vid, now I'm making a cellphone for my hubby and hope it will be finished soon. I use a fine and cheap yarn but with the wonderful result. Thx Mike, u r a great teacher.

[CrochetNut742]

You make it so easy to follow this pattern thank you Mikey.

[gramltgae]

This by far the best basket weave video I have seen. Thanks for the great instructions

[sarahtres]

"yes i am so cheating right now but its ok" hahaha i love your accent :)

[tlcinspirations]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the single raised or sunken stitch just a relief stitch? You are just grouping them together, thus creating a basketweave stitch, which looks as though it could be done in any number of stitches...two, three, four, five, as long as you make sure your initial row is properly counted. Is this correct?

[Yomalex3]

Omg! I didn't think I would be able to do this but now that I started it is so easy! Ty Mikey. I love how it looks too. I think I might make a baby pillow using basket weave stitch! ^.^

[chowmikki]

Thank you for these wonderful crochet instructions. So much better on video than having a friend show me or using a pattern. Very visual and well done, thank you.

[arte7sol]

would you do the basket blanket in small portions? or should you build it the length you want from the start?

[myna1022]

hook lol

[myna1022]

mikey i want to use baby yarn what hood would you recomment thank you

[mikeyssmail]

@myna1022 patterns call for anything from e-h using baby yarn

chanel@ mikeys helpdesk.....

[pywagner]

Fantastic video! I really feel like I can do this pattern now! Thanks!

[Jubjub1878]

Thanks for the vid. I needed to brush up on the basketweave stitch. I am also looking for Fisherman Crochet patterns. I made one in 96' and won a Best in Show with it, but they are hard to find.

[kanyguerrero]

me encanta la puntada , me gustaria en espanol

[1985swimmer]

how do you do a baby blanket Mikey at mikeyssmail I am replacing a baby blanket for my cousin's daughter!

[idri55ve]

I love the way you wait for us learners!

[hebaelhenawy]

Extraordinary ! My mother in law knits this pattern.. I always wondered how to crochet it instead of knitting .. Thnx a lot

[daylasoul1]

YOU ROCK!!! Thank you...

[chs20100]

so its every third hole or just the first time???

[tokilicious4008]

Going to video my granny square .. so you can help me.. please.. Also .. Have you tryed the "Martha Stitch?" I cant find it.. or anything like it on Youtube. You start in the upper corner of the blanket.. and work down in little U shaped "balls" .. twisting and connecting them to form a raised and lowered checker board. ((I will do a tutorial for you .. Give me a day (its 5am)

[tokilicious4008]

I usually watched "The Art of Crochet by Teresa" for my crochet tutorials. Until I and several coworkers ran into the ""Granny Square dilema".. No matter how many videos we watched... The larger the square.. the more it rippled up like a shrinky dink. I directed everyone to your videos because your square stays flat the longest.. and Now we are all hooked on your videos and the large variety of stitches.

[31apache48]

this is awsome I love it, I can't wait to get started.

TY

[mtnmvr27958]

Your instructions are so easy. This is my first project and it's soooo easy. I don't know how to figure out weight and needle size yet, My husband gave me some very heavy weight yarn and I used a J hook. There are a few holes where I go from in front of the post then in back of the post, but for my first project I'm quite pleased.

[cherd1971]

you make this easy P)

[snowcloud]

You are incredible to watch! I am amazed. I want to try this.

[TheGretel2381]

I'm making a scarf using this stitch and was wondering how to finish it off once I reach the end. Do I need to crochet a special row or will it take care of itself?

[DebbieRit]

this is a good video yo learn but it is very wavey when you get to 2nd or 3rd row is great but it is very wavey

[mandyradd]

FANTASTIC

[jefferyapcotta]

Hi Mikey, What Hook size are you using. Like you teaching, but when I work the project, would like what size hook you are using. Thanks, Jeff

[ptsgrl2495]

@jefferyapcotta hey jeff, he's using a J sz hook.........

chanel @mikeyssmails helpdesk..... :)

[curiousaub]

you are awesome...so thorough in your explanations and technique! this is such a rarity w/ crochet tutorials. count me among your faithful followers. thanks so much!

[Lenora365]

Thanks Mikey, I will now make a cover for my flower pot that is hanging and it will look like a basket .

Mafitzy

[CrochetingNanya]

Thank you Mikey for your instruction video... it was extremely helpful!!

Crocheting Nanya

[lithenhoss]

This video saved me tons of aggravation, thanks so much.

[Junebear69]

Mikey:

Thank you so much for this informative video - I am using this stitch to make a nice warm sweater for my best friend for Christmas - in red heart yarn beach - initially i was afraid that the patter of the stitch would be lost in the variegated yarn color but it looks great - again thank you :-)

[mozartpaiva]

I always want to learn that.

Thank you!!!

[MissSiERRA85]

how do you change colors or add a new skein of yarn without messing up the ends??

[bobwilson123]

@MissSiERRA85 i would change colors at the beginning of the row.. if you dont know how to do that ... search for crochet changing colors and there should be a video to help you .. good luck

[Brok3nB4by]

Thank you for making this how to... Basket weave is my fav stitch and I always wanted to learn it..

I am making a scarf for my grandmother/ a bday present. Using the basket weave that you taught me... My only thing is I have a question..

I'm useing simply soft yarn and

My basket weave doesn't stick out like yours. Tho it is thicker..then a reg double crochet. And my = lines... Don't quite touch in spots...

Am I not doing it as tight as I should.? All in all I think it's a very good piece

[ssparfven]

I'm so confused. Usually you're easy to follow but this time your words aren't as clear and you race through the first process of the weave itself. I have no clue if you are going THROUGH the pillar or just around. You don't slow down enough for me to make sure I am doing it the right way.

[Thekatswhiskas]

Struggled with this at first but have now got the hang of it. Thanks Mikey your videos are always so clear which makes it easier for me to understand.

[gemstonesandjewels]

Oh my, this is absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to try this!

[GoBrowns64]

Great tutorial! You make everything so easy to learn. Thanks so much . . . . you're my 'lil sweetheart!!

Huggs,

Shari :-)

[garciajennifer223]

I love this stitch! I'm using it for pot holders and then probably for some pretty scarves this winter. Thanks!

[montrealstars60]

You could make a purse with this stitch!!! Beautiful... Thanks so much for showing us how easy you make it seem

[maja0106]

oh, you really did it perfectly, it's beautiful :)