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The basket stitch creates a textured, woven-like fabric that is great for projects like hats, cowls, and bags.

  • Cast on a multiple of 6 stitches.
  • 12-round repeat.

    • Round 1: Knit.
    Round 2: Knit.
    Round 3: * Knit 1, purl 4, knit 1; repeat from * to end of round
    Round 4: * Knit 1, purl 4, knit 1; repeat from * to end.
    Round 5: * Knit 1, purl 4, knit 1; repeat from * to end.
    Round 6: * Knit 1, purl 4, knit 1; repeat from * to end.
    Round 7:  Knit.
    Round 8:  Knit.
    Round 9: * Purl 2, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
    Round 10: * Purl 2, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
    Round 11: * Purl 2, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
    Round 12: * Purl 2, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
    Repeat rounds 1 - 12.