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Sunday, 8 October 2017

FREE KNITTING - How to knit the Basketweave Stitch, for beginners


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How to work the BASKETWEAVE STITCH, in knitting



1.  Cast on in multiples of 4.

2.  *Knit 4, purl 4, repeat from * across the row.
     Repeat for 5 more rows.

3.  *Purl 4, knit 4, repeat from * across the row.
     Repeat for 5 more rows.

4.  Repeat step 2 and 3.

This is a great stitch for knitting a masculine scarf.
Also great to practice by making small items, such as
wash cloths, tiny purses, finger-less gloves.

You might like this pattern using the basketweave stitch (on ravelry):

 (click here) Knit hat and cowl




OR 
this vest pattern (up to plus size):

(click here) vest pattern









OR THIS HAT PATTERN:

(click here) hat pattern 






And an easy knitted hood:

(click here) Easy knitted hood