BASKET WEAVE BABY BLANKET « Crochet bythehook

Saturday, December 17, 2005

BASKET WEAVE BABY BLANKET

BASKET WEAVE BABY BLANKET

SIZE: approximately 45" x 45" – don't stress over the size it's a square baby blanket. I could have stretched it to about 60" or scooched it up to 35". Just make it the size you like it.

SKILL: intermediate – because of the front post and back post double crochets

HOOK SIZE: L-11/8mm (M optional for foundation chain)

YARN: 2 skeins Caron One Pound Sky Blue – 28 oz/1428 yds. 100% Acrylic worsted weight, 4 ply

GAUGE: 5 dc and 3 rows = 2"

STITCHES USED: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc); front post double crochet (fpdc); back post double crochet (bpdc); reverse half double crochet (reverse hdc)

ABBREVIATIONS: st = stitch; ea = each

Here's a link to the front post, back post stitches.

Pattern stitch is a multiple of 8 + 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Foundation row: ch 116, (switch to L hook if you used the optional M hook for the chain) Work in the "hump" on the back of the chains

sk 3 ch, (counts as 1 dc) dc in next ch and ea ch across to end. Turn

ROW 1: ch 2 (counds as 1 dc), sk first st,

*fpdc around posts of next 4 sts,

bpdc around posts of next 4 sts. Repeat from * across, end with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.

ROW 2 thru 4: Repeat row 1.

ROW 5: ch 2, (counts as 1 dc), sk first st.

*bpdc around post of next 4 sts,

fpdc around post of next 4 sts. Repeat from * across, end with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.

ROW 6 thru 8: Repeat row 5.

Rows 9 thru 68: repeat rows 1 thru 8.

EDGING

ch 1, working in ends of rows and ea stitch, sc evenly around. Place 3 sc in the corners. Join in first sc.

ch 2, reverse hdc in ea single crochet around. Join in first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Posted at 07:23 pm by Dot


	grape_vine November 25, 2008 08:02 PM PST I came into a lot of green wool somehow and used this pattern for a great baby blanket that went to Afghans for Afghans. Thanks for posting this pattern! Absolutely best of everything to you!


	Paige April 13, 2008 07:27 PM PDT REV HDC REVERSE HALF DOUBLE YO, Insert hk in next st to the right, draw up a lp (3 lps on hk), yo, draw through all 3 lps.


	Name April 1, 2008 12:32 PM PDT WHAT IS A REVERSE Half DC? I AM AN OLD CROCHETER BUT NEVER DID THIS STITCH. MECRAFTYSANDY@YAHOO.COM


	Holly January 27, 2008 10:43 PM PST I just wanted to say thank you for this design. I used it to make a blanket for my little niece or nephew who is due any day now. Since we don't know the gender of the baby I used a nice neutral print (white with specks of pink, green, and yellow) and it was absolutely beautiful. My sister loved it! Thanks again!


	Marissa December 30, 2007 09:34 PM PST Hi. I'm fairly new to crocheting. I'm trying to make a baby blanket for a friend and LOVE this pattern! However, I have a question: I did the first 2 rows and now I'm a bit confused. For row 3 I'm not sure if I'm supposed to go around the "posts" of the tops of the stitches from row 2 or around the posts of the same dc's from the foundational row that I went around in row 2. Since I did the fpdc's and bpdc's, it almost looks like a row of sc's on top of the foundational dc's...so there's not much of a post there to go around. I'm using homespun yarn so thought I was just having trouble seeing it. So I tried with basic worsted weight - did it using both a K hook and an N hook (i don't have an L or M). STILL can't figure it out! PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome patterns!!!


	deb December 4, 2007 08:13 PM PST God Bless You and Thank you :)


	Fredye August 27, 2007 03:40 PM PDT Just wanted to let you know I have a dog that looks just like your Spike, her name is Alley and she's the best dog. She's loved as much as your Spike is. Thanks for sharing your patterns. Love them. God Bless


	Jenna May 28, 2007 03:50 PM PDT I've been trying various patterns to get the basketweave appearance, and no matter what I do, I just can't get it to look right. I'll try your method.


	lONDA February 28, 2007 07:02 PM PST Thanks a lot for this lovely pattern. I can not wait to try it for my next baby shower gift. God Bless you and Spike.


	Aim January 2, 2007 02:12 PM PST How long does it take you to do the basket weave baby blanket?


	Karen Howe August 19, 2006 11:47 PM PDT Your patterns are great keep up the great work.


	Karen Howe August 19, 2006 11:47 PM PDT Your patterns are great keep up the great work.


	Karen Howe August 19, 2006 11:47 PM PDT Your patterns are great keep up the great work.


	Karen Howe August 19, 2006 11:45 PM PDT Your patterns are great keep up the great work.


	Karen Howe August 19, 2006 11:44 PM PDT Your patterns are great keep up the great work.


	Marian July 31, 2006 08:15 PM PDT Dot, I just wanted to say thank you. Your patterns are great and you are awesome for sharing them. I have started on your sweater. It is the first thing I have made for myself in the 20+ years I have been crocheting and knitting. God Bless you for your kindness.


	Bethany Campbell May 4, 2006 08:22 AM PDT I recently taught myself to crochet after moving to an area of the country where it is all the rage. I love your blog! The patterns are straightforward enough that even beginners can try them but much more interesting than standard beginner projects I've found on other sites. I'm quickly becoming addicted to this amazing craft. I look forward to seeing new things on your page in the future!


	Dot March 16, 2006 09:28 AM PST Hi Shannan, you're welcome. I'm glad you found my site too. I hope you enjoy the patterns you find here.


	Shannan March 15, 2006 01:46 PM PST I'm so glad to have found this patter. I bought a baby blanket at a yard sale that had this pattern and for the life of me couldn't figure it out. I'm definitely going to do this one for my baby boy that's on the way! Thank you!


	Name Marla February 28, 2006 08:41 PM PST I see spike approves!! LOL


	Dot February 25, 2006 11:52 AM PST Hi Christy, you're right, I removed the numbers from the pattern to avoid future confusion. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Glad you like my patterns and hope you'll share pictures when you make them. I think it's great you're teaching someone to crochet. Let's keep the art alive!


	Christy February 25, 2006 09:27 AM PST Hi Dot! I have a question - in the foundation row, you start with a chain of 116, but then said we should have 115 DC. Shouldn't that be 113 DC? I'm helping a friend do a "practice" dishcloth first before attempting the afghan and that just doesn't seem right. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns you share! I want to do them ALL! :-)


	Dot December 29, 2005 06:31 PM PST You're welcome, KnitCindy, glad you like it. Sure you can substitute the hook just remember it'll be smaller than the one I made. But it's your blanket and you make it as large as you want it. It'll work up just fine with a K hook.


	knitcindy December 29, 2005 06:16 PM PST I want to add this blanket to my "repetoire"!! Thanks for the pattern!!! I'm wondering if I can use a K hook instead of the L??? Thank you very much.


	Dot December 19, 2005 09:19 AM PST Hi Mandi. I'm so glad I posted this pattern when I did. Hope you enjoy it. Congratulations on your expected baby. I hope you'll share pictures when the blessed event happens.


	Mandi December 19, 2005 09:11 AM PST I have been looking for a basketweave baby blanket pattern, and this one is exactly what I wanted! My little guy or gal, who is due in June, will love it!


	Dot December 18, 2005 04:21 AM PST Thanks, Catherine. I used a large hook to get a softer feel, so that's probably why the stitches look farther apart.


	Catherine December 18, 2005 12:44 AM PST Oh, wow. This blanket looks lovely. I started a similar pattern for my three year old nephew's Christmas scarf, only the front post/back posts were closer together. Anyway, I'll have to keep this pattern in mind for my other nephew, who's due in May. Great Pattern, Dot!

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