How to Knit the Basketweave Stitch

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Cast on a multiple of 8 plus 3 stitches.

   Examples would be nineteen stitches (16 + 3) or 35 stitches (32 +3).
   
   The latter would be a good amount for a scarf with worsted weight yarn.
2. 2

   Step 2: Understand that "K" stands for "knit" in this pattern and "P" stands for purl.

   The number that follows designates how many of that stitch to do.
   
   So "P4" means, "purl four stitches." It's that easy! , Row two:
   K4, P3,*K5,P3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of the row, end with K4.
   
   Row three:
   P4,K3,*P5,K3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of the row, end with P4.
   
   Row four:
   K4, P3,*K5,P3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of row, end with K4.
   
   Row five:
   Knit across.
   
   Row six:
   P3,* K5, P3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of the row.
   
   Row seven:
   K3,* P5, K3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of the row.
   
   Row eight:
   P3,*K5,P3.
   
   Repeat from * to the end of the row. , You should end up with a a fabric that looks like interwoven strands of cloth. ,
3. 3

   Step 3: Follow the pattern: Row 1: Knit all stitches of the first row.

4. 4

   Step 4: Repeat these eight rows of the pattern until your piece is the desired length.

5. 5

   Step 5: Cast off.

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