Basket weave

A basket-weave field of alternating horizontal and vertical blocks that mimics woven strips, a warm, tactile texture for pillows and bags. The interlocking units read convincingly as weaving. Bring it into the editor to change the block size, adjust the weave direction, or crop to your dimensions, then export the chart or print the full pattern.

Grid: 24 × 24
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mesh count: 576
Category: Geometric

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Weekend project Advanced challenge Gift idea Wall art & blankets Minimal design

Skill level: intermediate

A mid-level make that rewards focus. Several distinct shapes need to line up, so working from a printed grid and ticking off rows keeps it on track.

Yarn and hook

Work the basket weave in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.

Project ideas

The basket weave is a natural fit for a minimalist accent: try it on an all-over blanket field, or a market bag. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.

Who it's for

The basket weave is an easy win when you are making something for a modern maker or marking a contemporary make. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 6.0 by 6.0 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.

Before you start

Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn: DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size: 6.0 × 6.0 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
24 rows, worked bottom to top
Keep a row counter handy for the detailed sections

Learn the technique

Increases and Decreases in Filet Crochet

This chart has shaping to follow — here is how increases and decreases work.

Basket weave filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the basket weave pattern?

It is an intermediate chart, so it makes a better second or third filet project than a first. Work from a printed grid, use a row counter, and it is well within a patient beginner's reach.

Can I print the basket weave pattern or save it as a PDF?

You can. A numbered, printer-friendly chart is one click away, and PDF, PNG, and data exports are all available free from the editor.

Can I resize the basket weave chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

Can I make the basket weave in more than one colour?

Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.

How many stitches is the basket weave pattern?

The chart is 24 by 24 squares — 576 mesh in total, about 288 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.0 by 6.0 inches.