Learn how to crochet the Mini Basket Weave Stitch, it’s the ever-popular Basket weaves little sister! The crochet mini basket weave stitch is a versatile and textured pattern that creates a dense, woven look, resembling a basket weave. This stitch is achieved through a combination of front post and back post treble (US double) crochet stitches, which create a series of raised and recessed areas on the fabric, mimicking the interlaced appearance of a woven basket.
This beautiful textured stitch is perfect for home decor and accessories such as; cushions, scarves, bags and blankets.
Pattern use ideas
Materials & Tools
Feel free to play around with yarn weights and hook sizes for this stitch pattern, but I have used:
- Yarn: I used Debbie Bliss Piper in Lilac (14)
- Hook: I have used a 4mm
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
Pattern notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Stitch Multiple: 4 +2
- This pattern gives you the basic principles for the mini basketweave stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Front Post Treble Crochet(s): FPtr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Back Post Treble Crochet(s): BPtr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from back to front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
Pattern Support
The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.
Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.
Pin For Later
Mini Basketweave Stitch Pattern
Chain in multiples of 4 plus 2 (my sample 32+2=34)
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Row 1: tr in fourth ch from hook (skipped 3-ch counts as st), tr in each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch (counts as htr here and throughout), *BPtr around next 2 sts, FPtr around next 2 sts; rep from * across until 3 sts rem, BPtr around next 2 sts, htr in top of turning ch. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch, *FPtr around next 2 sts, BPtr around next 2 sts; rep from * across until 3 sts rem, FPtr around next 2 sts, htr in top of 2-ch. Turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 3.
Row 5: Rep Row 2.
Repeat Rows 2–5 until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”o4ZbLyxA” upload-date=”2025-03-27T10:46:07+00:00″ name=”How to Crochet the Mini Basketweave Stitch!.mp4″ description=”null” player-type=”default” override-embed=”default”]Or you can watch on YouTube
Left-handed
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”hzx9eMV8″ upload-date=”2025-03-27T10:46:07+00:00″ name=”Crochet Mini Basket Weave – Learn How to Do It Left Handed! ð.mp4″ description=”null” player-type=”default” override-embed=”default”]Or you can watch on YouTube
Keep Learning…
If you want to discover even more stitches, don’t forget to take a look at our stitch library! Or check out these stitches I think you’ll enjoy below:
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
sarah-jayne
Thanks for this tutorial. It was most helpful. I love how clear your written and video instructions are. Again, thanks!
Hi Monique You are very welcome, I’m glad it was helpful 🙂