How to Crochet the Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch

Welcome back to our Learn to Tunisian Crochet Blanket Crochet Along! Today, we’re diving into the eleventh stitch in our series, the Tunisian basket weave stitch.

This versatile stitch is a must-have in your Tunisian Crochet arsenal.

It’s a simple four-row repeat that combines the Tunisian Simple Stitch and the Tunisian Purl Stitch to create a beautiful, textured pattern reminiscent of the classic basketweave stitch in standard crochet.

The Tunisian Basketweave Stitch is not only easy to remember, but it also works up quickly, making it perfect for a variety of projects like pillows, blankets, bags, hats, and scarves.

This stitch is deceptively easy to do but does require you to pay more attention to your repeats.  Both rows and stitch counts.  You only need to know how to do the TSS and the TPS stitches, which we’ve already covered earlier on in the CAL.

How To Crochet Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch

The Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch is worked with a 4 row repeat and 4 stitch repeat.  You will be alternating once again between TSS and TPS stitches, in blocks of 4 at a time.

Handy hint: For this stitch the beginning chain on your hook counts as a stitch (although much like the other stitches it is never technically worked).

Materials List:

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You can use any weight yarn and an appropriately sized hook for this project, as you’ll work your foundation row until it reaches the desired length. I chose to use #4 weight (aran) yarn for my blankets because it works up quickly, I have plenty of it in my stash, and it’s a common choice among crocheters.

For the green version, I used Brava Worsted by Knit Picks, which you can find at WeCrochet here.

For the camel version of this square, I used approximately 125 yards of Paintbox Simply Aran in shade 253.

Both yarns are machine washable and dryable, making them practical choices for blankets.

I used a 6.5mm Tunisian hook for the green version and a 6mm Tunisian hook for the camel coloured version. Remember, you can use whatever hook size is appropriate for the yarn you’re using.

WHERE TO GET THE PDF PATTERN

You can purchase the individual square pattern in any of my shops by clicking the buttons below. However, I would recommend getting the complete e-book of all 12 square patterns plus the joining and border instructions for one unbelievably low price!

PREFER VIDEO TUTORIALS?

If you prefer I have both a right and left handed video tutorial on my Youtube Channel to help you through this stitch.

Photo tutorial:

Abbreviations Used

F–Forward Pass

R–Return Pass

TSS–Tunisian Simple Stitch

TPS–Tunisian Purl Stitch

St(s)–Stitches

Ch–Chain

rep–repeat

*–indicates where to start repeat

ex–example

Written Instructions:

Chain a multiple of 4 until you reach 12” and complete a foundation row.

For reference I chained 48 for my square.

Row 1

F: Work 3 TSS starting with the 1^st bar (the loop on your hook counts as the first of 4 TSS), *work 4 TPS over next 4 sts, work 4 TSS over next 4 sts; rep from * across to edge stitch: work the edge stitch as the stitch you are on (ex: if you’re finishing up a set of TPS, work the edge stitch with the working yarn in front of the hook; if you are finishing up a set of TSS, work the edge stitch as normal).  OPTIONAL: you can, instead of working the stitch that goes along with your stitch repeat/pattern work a normal edge stitch.  I actually recommend this as it keeps it simple and clean.

R:  Normal return pass.

Row 2

Repeat row 1 working both F and R passes.

Row 3

F: Work 3 TPS with the 1^st bar (the loop on your hook counts as the first of 4 TPS), *work 4 TSS over the next 4 sts, work 4 TPS over the next 4 sts; rep from * until the edge stitch: work the edge stitch with the stitch you are finishing a set of (ex: if you’re finishing up a set of TPS, work the edge stitch with the working yarn in front of the hook; if you are finishing up a set of TSS, work the edge stitch as normal). OPTIONAL: you can, instead of working the stitch that goes along with your stitch repeat/pattern work a normal edge stitch.  I actually recommend this as it keeps it simple and clean.

R: Normal return pass.

Row 4

Repeat row 3 working both F and R passes.

Repeat rows 1-4 until your square measures 12”

Bind off

There are 2 ways of doing this:

You can do either option with a 6.5mm regular crochet hook if you prefer—with the starting loop on your hook.

I recommend doing a TSS bind off as it creates an even ridge along the top and keeps the curling from happening.  Refer to the blog post linked at the beginning of the pattern to be reminded on how to do a TSS bind off.

OR

Being sure to start with the correct stitch that carries on the pattern (ex: rows 1 and 2 start with TSS and rows 3 and 4 start with TPS), insert hook as needed to continue with pattern, yo, pull thru all loops on the hook.  You are slip stitching all the way down this row. Repeat this process until you reach the left edge stitch: complete a left edge stitch keeping with your stitch pattern.  

FO.  Weave in ends.

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