Free Granny Square Crochet Pattern – The Basket Half Full Square
Learn how to crochet the Basket Half Full Square with this free granny square pattern. This textured 8-inch crochet block combines basketweave stitches with smooth crochet for a modern design that’s perfect for blankets, cushions and more.
Whether you’re joining the Granny Square Month CAL or simply looking for a beautiful new granny square pattern to add to your collection, this square is a fun project that introduces post stitches while creating a wonderfully tactile finish.
The Basket Half Full Square – A Free Granny Square Pattern
If you’ve been following along with the Granny Square Month Crochet Along hosted by Underground Crafter, you’ll know that every day throughout June a brand new 8-inch granny square pattern is released by a different designer.
I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to contribute a second square to this year’s event, and this one may just be one of my favourites!
The Basket Half Full Square is worked in rounds and creates a unique split design. One half features a richly textured basketweave pattern while the other half is kept deliberately simple. By pairing these two textures together, the basketweave really becomes the star of the show without overwhelming the overall design.
It’s an eye-catching square that’s perfect for sampler blankets, throw pillows, bags, wall hangings and so much more.
Although this is classed as an intermediate granny square crochet pattern because it uses front and back post stitches, I genuinely think confident beginners can tackle it too. If you’ve never worked post stitches before, don’t worry—I have both right-handed and left-handed video tutorials ready to help you every step of the way.
The Inspiration Behind the Basket Half Full Square
Sometimes a design takes weeks—or even months—to come together.
This one didn’t.
When I was offered the opportunity to design a second granny square pattern for the Granny Square Month CAL, this idea appeared almost instantly. It honestly felt as though it had been sitting quietly in the back of my mind just waiting for the perfect opportunity.
I’ve always loved the basketweave stitch. There’s something wonderfully cosy about it. The combination of front and back post stitches creates a woven texture that’s perfect for home décor. It adds warmth, depth and squishiness to blankets, cushions and throws, making every project feel that little bit more luxurious.
Rather than filling the entire square with basketweave, I decided to let the stitch breathe.
By keeping half of the square beautifully textured and the other half smooth and simple, the basketweave becomes the focal point. It’s a little reminder that sometimes less really is more—and that beautiful texture deserves room to shine.
Constructing the Basket Half Full Square
This 8-inch granny square crochet pattern is worked flat in rounds from the centre out.
The basketweave texture is created using alternating Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) stitches, while the remaining section uses more traditional double crochet stitches to create a lovely contrast.
You can work the square in one colour, as shown here, or change colours whenever you’d like to highlight the different sections. This design looks fantastic in solids, variegated yarns and even stash-busting colour combinations.
A little tip if you crochet tightly…
Basketweave stitches naturally pull the fabric in slightly.
If you’re a particularly tight crocheter, you may find your square finishes a little smaller than expected on your basketweave sides. If that happens, simply substitute:
- Front Post Double Crochet with Front Post Treble Crochet
- Back Post Double Crochet with Back Post Treble Crochet
This small adjustment usually brings the square back to size while keeping the beautiful woven texture.
If post stitches are new to you, don’t forget to check out my free video tutorials below.
Can you purchase the printable PDF?
I have decided that I will not be adding individual square patterns to my online shops at this time. If this changes I will add links to the paid options here.
Join the Granny Square Month Crochet Along
One of my favourite things about crochet is how it brings people together, and this event is no exception.
Throughout June 2026, a different designer is releasing a brand new free 8-inch granny square pattern every single day.
There are two great ways to join in:
Option 1 — Follow Along for Free
Visit each designer’s blog as their square is released and view each of the patterns throughout the month on the designers’ blog post. You can find the round up post with all of the squares and the links you need here.
It’s completely free and a wonderful way to discover some fantastic crochet designers.
Option 2 — Grab the Granny Square Bundle for a limited time!
If you’d rather have everything immediately, you can purchase the complete pattern bundle.
For less than $0.69 per pattern, you’ll receive every granny square included in this year’s event as downloadable PDFs.
That means:
✔ No waiting for daily releases
✔ Start your favourite squares immediately
✔ No worrying about forgetting to collect a day’s pattern
Please note that the bundle is only available until the end of June. Once the event finishes, it won’t be available to purchase.
If you want to check out the bundle click here or click the photo below.
Pattern Specifics
Skill Level
Confident Beginner / Intermediate
Finished Size
Approximately 8 inches x 8 inches
Yarn
Approximately 70 yards of 4 weight (Aran / Worsted) yarn of your choosing.
Hook
5 mm (H)
Gauge
16 sts and 5 rows of double crochets per 4”
Materials
- 70 yards Category 4 yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
· CH(s) – chain(s)
· St(s) – stitch(es)
· Sp(s) – space(s)
· Rep – repeat
· HDC – half double crochet
· DC – double crochet
· MR – magic ring
· BPdc – back post double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
· SS – slip stitch
· YO – yarn over
· FO – fasten off
[ ] – all stitches inside these brackets are worked into the same stitch or space.
Understanding Crochet Post Stitches
Before we begin, it helps to understand exactly what we’re working around. Normally, when making a double crochet, we insert our hook under the two loops at the top of the stitch.
With post stitches, we completely ignore those top loops. Instead, we’re working around the vertical part of the stitch underneath them. That vertical section is called the post.
Video Tutorials
While I do not have a video tutorial specifically for the basketweave stitch (yet) I recently added the mini basketweave stitch to my YouTube channel and it has it’s own blog post with a washcloth pattern so that you can practice it! It uses the same stitches so you can see how they are worked in real time. Just click the images below to check out the right or left handed video tutorials.
How to Identify the Post of a Crochet Stitch
Take a look at one of your completed double crochet stitches.
You’ll notice:
- the “V” sitting across the top which is made up of the front and back loops
- a long vertical section underneath.
That vertical section is the post. Instead of inserting your hook into the top “V” which includes the back and the front loops, you’ll wrap your stitch around this vertical post instead. Once you spot it the first time, you’ll never unsee it!
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
A Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) is worked by inserting your hook from front to back to front around the post. This causes the stitch to sit proudly on the front of your work, creating raised texture.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)
A Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) is worked from back to front to back around the post. This pushes the stitch towards the back of the fabric.
Alternating multiples of these two stitches creates the signature Basketweave Stitch texture.
Pattern Notes
- Written in US crochet terms.
- Read pattern before beginning.
- Chain stitches at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches unless stated.
- Join each round as instructed.
- Colour changes are entirely optional.
- If your square measures small due to tension, substitute FPdc/BPdc with FPtr/BPtr.
- Blocking is recommended for the best finish.
Free Basket Half Full Square Pattern
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Round 1: In MR ch3, 2 dc, ch2 *3dc, ch 2* Rep from * to * twice more. SS to top of ch3 start to join. Pull MR closed. (4 sets of 3dc, 4 ch2 sps) OR
Ch3, ss to first ch to join. Ch3, 2 dc, ch ch2 , *3dc,ch2 * Rep from * to * twice more. SS to top of ch3 start to join. (4 sets of 3dc, 4 ch2 sps)
See fig photo below.
Round 2: SS into ch2 sp. [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp BPdc in next 3 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, BPdc in last 3 sts. Ss to first dc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 22 dc, 6 BPdc)
Round 3: Ch1, FPdc in first 2 sts, * [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 7 sts. * rep from * to * once more. [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 2 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts. SS to first FPdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 8 FPdc, 6 BPdc, 30 dc)
Round 4: Ch1, BPdc in first 3 sts, FPdc in next st, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 11 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 11 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next st, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts. SS to top of first BPdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 12 BPdc, 10 FPdc, 34 dc)
Round 5 : Ch1, BPdc in first 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 15 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in the next 15 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in last 3 sts. SS to first BPdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 15 FPdc, 12 BPdc, 46 dc)
Round 6: Ch1 FPdc in first 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 2 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 19 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 19 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 2 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, ss to top of first FPdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 20 FPdc, 18 BPdc, 50 dc)
Round 7: CH1, FPdc in first 3 sts,, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next st, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 23 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, dc in next 23 sts, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, BPdc in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next st, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ch2 sp, BPdc in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in last 3 sts. SS to first FPdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 24 FPdc, 22 BPdc, 62 dc)
Round 8: CH1, hdc in first 12 sts,* [hdc, ch2, hdc] in ch2 sp, hdc in next 27 sts, * Rep from * to * twice more, [hdc, ch2, hdc] in last ch2 sp, hdc in last 15 sts. SS to top of first hdc to join. (4 ch2 sps, 124 hdc)
FO and weave in ends.
I’d Love to See Your Basket Half Full Squares!
One of the very best parts of my job is seeing your finished projects. Every time you share a photo, it reminds me why I love designing crochet patterns so much.
If you make your own Basket Half Full Square, I’d love for you to tag me so I can admire your work (and maybe even share it with the community!).
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If you’re taking part in the Granny Square Month Crochet Along, don’t forget to share your progress with the community too. It’s always inspiring to see how everyone chooses different colours and makes each square uniquely their own.
Happy crocheting!
🧶 Helen
Hi! I’m Helen
I live on the north-east coast of England, UK. I am a mum and wife and enjoy reading and quilting. I started crocheting at 14 years old.
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