Create a Stylish Kitchen Essential with a Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth
The crochet basket weave stitch is a favorite for its stunning texture and versatility. Perfect for creating a dishcloth that’s both practical and beautiful, the crochet basket weave adds a durable, woven-like design to your project. Whether you’re sprucing up your kitchen or crafting gifts, the crochet basket weave dishcloth is a great way to elevate your skills. If you’re ready to add a touch of charm and functionality to your home, it’s time to grab your yarn and hook and dive into the crochet basket weave magic!
You can find a YouTube video tutorial HERE
Skill Level: Beginner
Dishcloth Size: 10″ wide 9.5″ high
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Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth Supplies:
- (1) Skein of I Love this Cotton! in Burnt Sienna #82 CLICK HERE
- (1) Skein of I Love this Cotton! in Ivory #24 CLICK HERE
- (1) Skein of I Love this Cotton! in Sage 40 CLICK HERE
- Clover Amour 5mm (H) Crochet Hook CLICK HERE
- Wooden Yarn Bowl CLICK HERE
- Yarn Needle CLICK HERE
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US Crochet Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sc – single crochet stitch
- rsc – reverse single crochet stitch
- hdc – half-double crochet stitch
- dc – double crochet stitch
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- bpdc – back post double crochet
- sl-st – slip stitch
- [xx] – number of finished stitches in a round
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Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth Pattern Instructions:
Color 1 = 40 Sage (green)
Color 2 = 24 Ivory
Color 3 = 82 Burnt Sienna (red)
- Color 1 (green): ch 36
- Row 1 – dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in all in the row [34]
- Ch 1, turn
- Row 2-4 – fpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Row 5-8 – bpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Row 9-12 – fpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Row 13-16 – bpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Row 17-20 – fpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Row 21-24 – bpdc around the post of the 2nd dc and the next 3 dc posts, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, *bpdc around the post of the next 4 dc, fpdc around the post of the next 4 dc*, repeat 3 times to the end of the row, sc into the last stitch. Ch 2, turn after each row.
- Tie off and weave in the end
- Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth Border (Optional):
- Continuing with Color 1, start mid span on any side, pull through a stitch and chain 1, sc into each st, 3 sc in each corner stitch
Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth Border (Optional):
- Round 1: Continuing with Color 1, start mid span on any side, pull through a stitch and chain 1, sc into each st, 3 sc in each corner stitch, sl-st to the first sc in the round, tie off and weave in the ends.
- Round 2: Changing to Color 2, start mid span on any side, pull through a stitch and chain 1, hdc into each st, 3 hdc in each corner stitch, sl-st to the first hdc in the round, tie off and weave in the ends.
- Round 3: Changing to Color 3, start mid span on any side, pull through a stitch and chain 1, rsc into each st including the corners, sl-st to the first rsc in the round, tie off and weave in the ends.
Video Tutorials:
Kelly Rene Everyday YouTube Channel
Check out The Crochet Basket Weave Dishcloth YouTube Tutorial:
Other popular YouTube Tutorials:
Christmas Crochet Coaster: CLICK HERE!
The Granny Rectangle Baby Blue Blanket: CLICK HERE!
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