Chunky Striped Basket Weave Blanket

Chunky Striped Basket Weave Blanket

This blanket uses chunky/super bulky weight yarn (Category 6) and is perfect for intermediate crocheters familiar with post stitches.

1. Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super Bulky Weight (Category 6), such as Bernat Blanket, Lion Brand Thick & Quick, or Premier Puzzle.
  • Colors: Dark Gray (A), Yellow (B), White (C). (Adjust the color quantity based on the desired size and stripe sequence)
• Hook: Large crochet hook (e.g., US M/13 (9.0 mm) or Q/15 mm), depending on your yarn and desired tightness.
• Tools: Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), Scissors.
• Gauge: Not critical, but aim for a fabric that is thick and firm.

Abbreviation	English Name
ch	chain
st(s)	stitch(es)
dc	double crochet
FPDC	Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC	Back Post Double Crochet
sk	skip

3. Step-by-Step Instructions

The Basket Weave Stitch Pattern

The basket weave texture is created by alternating blocks of FPDC and BPDC. For this chunky look, we will use blocks of 3 stitches and 3 rows, but you can use blocks of 4 stitches for a chunkier look (as seen in the provided pattern link).

Pattern Repeat: A multiple of 6 stitches (3 FPDC + 3 BPDC) + 2 extra stitches for the border (or turning chain).

Start (Chain):

1. Using Color A (Dark Gray), chain a multiple of 6 stitches, then add 2 for the turning chain (e.g., Chain 98 for a medium throw).

Row 1 (Foundation Row):

1. Ch 3 (counts as first dc, or ch 2 if preferred), dc in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. (Total stitches = Your starting chain number – 2). Ch 3 and turn.

Basket Weave Block Rows (Repeat for 3 rows in each color block):

2. Row 2 (Texture Row): ch 3 (counts as a dc), * FPDC around the next 3 stitches, BPDC around the next 3 stitches *. Repeat from * to * across the row. End with a dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. Ch 3 and turn.
3. Row 3: Repeat Row 2. The posts will naturally align (FPDC over FPDC, BPDC over BPDC). Ch 3 and turn.
4. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Do not chain 3 and turn after this row if you are changing colors. Cut the yarn and tie off.

Reversing the Block Direction (Creating the “Woven” look):

5. Row 5 (Color Change): Join Color B (Yellow) in the first stitch. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Now, reverse the stitches to make the woven look: * BPDC around the next 3 posts, FPDC around the next 3 posts *. Repeat from * to * across. End with a dc in the top of the turning chain. Ch 3 and turn.
6. Row 6 & 7: Repeat Row 5 (BPDC over BPDC, FPDC over FPDC). Finish Row 7, cut the yarn and tie off.

4. Stripe Sequence

Repeat the pattern in blocks of 3 rows per color in the following sequence:

Color	Rows	Stitch Direction
Dark Gray (A)	3 Rows (Rows 2-4)	FPDC/BPDC
Yellow (B)	3 Rows (Rows 5-7)	BPDC/FPDC (Reversed)
White (C)	3 Rows	FPDC/BPDC (Reversed)
Dark Gray (A)	3 Rows	BPDC/FPDC (Reversed)
…and so on…

Continue this sequence until the blanket reaches the desired length.

5. Pattern Link (Free)

This free pattern from Hooked on Homemade Happiness uses the same stitch (Basketweave) with super bulky yarn (blocks of 3 stitches) and provides detailed instructions for the stitch, which you can adapt to your stripe sequence:

➡️ Chunky Basketweave Throw Crochet Pattern : https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/throw-blanket-crochet-pattern/