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What beautiful knitting stitch (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...Learn how to work the basketweave knit stitch by watching this free video tutorial in English subtitles! Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of knitting this original simple pattern.
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Lattice with Seed Stitch is a beautiful textured knitting pattern that combines the appearance of broad woven bands with a background of small seed-stitch texture.
Although the finished fabric can look surprisingly complex, the underlying idea is created primarily with basic knit and purl stitches.
This Amazing Knitting guide explains how the texture is constructed, how to recognize the different sections, where it works best, and what to watch for when using it in your own knitting projects.
About This Stitch Guide
Lattice with Seed Stitch is a textured knit-and-purl stitch concept rather than one specific garment pattern. Different stitch references may arrange or begin the repeat differently, so always follow one complete version consistently when knitting a project.
Type: Textured knitting stitch
Main Techniques: Knit and purl
Visual Style: Lattice / basketweave over seed-stitch texture
Common Repeat: 18-row texture sequence
Common Flat-Knitting Multiple: Multiple of 14 + 2 stitches
Skill Level: Advanced beginner / confident beginner
Good For: Blankets, scarves, cushions, panels and home accessories
Lattice with Seed Stitch is a textured knitting pattern that creates the illusion of broad strips passing over and under one another.
Between these larger visual bands is a smaller, pebbled texture similar to seed stitch.
Together, these elements create a fabric that can resemble woven basketry even though the effect is produced with ordinary knitting stitches rather than actual weaving.
One of the most appealing things about this texture is the difference between its appearance and its underlying technique.
At first glance, the broad lattice sections can look like cables or crossed stitches.
In common versions of the stitch, however, the effect is created mainly by carefully arranging knit and purl stitches.
This makes it an interesting next step for someone who already knows the basic stitches but wants to create a more sophisticated-looking fabric.
It helps to stop thinking of the design as one complicated pattern and instead look for the simpler textures inside it.
The small alternating knit-and-purl sections create the pebbled background.
Seed-style texture visually separates the larger bands and gives the fabric additional depth.
Columns of smoother stitches help form part of the apparent lattice.
Because smooth stockinette-style areas reflect light differently from seed stitch, they appear to sit above or apart from the background.
Horizontal garter-like sections interrupt the vertical areas.
When these sections alternate across successive repeats, the eye begins to interpret them as strips weaving over and under each other.
Basketweave knitting does not require actual strands to cross one another.
Instead, contrasting knit-and-purl surfaces create blocks that appear to change direction.
Lattice with Seed Stitch takes that visual idea further by combining the larger woven-looking structure with a finer seed-textured background.
Despite the interlaced appearance, common versions of this stitch do not require traditional cable crossings.
That means you can achieve a surprisingly architectural texture using skills you may already know.
Widely published versions of Lattice with Seed Stitch use an 18-row repeat.
For flat knitting, a commonly published setup is:
Multiple of 14 stitches + 2
The additional stitches help frame the repeating lattice units when the fabric is worked flat.
A Note About Stitch Variations
Published references do not all begin and arrange the 18-row sequence in exactly the same way. Rather than mixing instructions from several tutorials, choose one complete version and follow it consistently from beginning to end.
This is especially important when comparing online stitch dictionaries.
Two instructions may create essentially the same visual texture while numbering the beginning of the repeat differently.
Mixing the first half of one version with the second half of another can destroy the alignment of the lattice.
Treat this as a right-side texture.
The decorative lattice effect is intended to be viewed from the front, while the reverse side has a different appearance.
This does not prevent you from using it in scarves or blankets, but it is worth considering when both sides of a finished project will be visible.
This stitch is not tied to one specific yarn weight.
You can experiment with different yarns as long as you use needles appropriate for the yarn and create a fabric with enough definition to display the texture.
Smooth yarns usually make the lattice easier to see.
If the lattice effect is the main feature of your project, a solid or gently tonal yarn is often a good choice.
The shadows created by knit and purl stitches become part of the design.
Highly variegated yarn can still be attractive, but strong color changes may compete visually with the stitch texture.
There is no single universal needle size for Lattice with Seed Stitch.
Choose a needle appropriate for your yarn, then make a swatch.
If the fabric is too loose, the woven-looking structure may become less distinct.
If it is too tight, the fabric can become stiff and the knitting may be uncomfortable to work.
A swatch lets you evaluate more than gauge.
Before committing to a large project, check:
The individual stitches are straightforward, but an 18-row sequence is long enough to lose your place.
A row counter can make this stitch much easier to manage.
You can also keep a printed or handwritten repeat beside your work and mark each completed row.
As the pattern develops, try to identify the lattice sections visually instead of relying only on the row number.
Ask yourself whether the next section should continue a vertical band, create a horizontal interruption, or return to the seeded background.
Learning to read the fabric makes mistakes easier to spot before they continue through several rows.
Because this texture frequently switches between knit and purl stitches, pay attention to the position of the working yarn.
Move the yarn between the needle tips when changing from knit to purl or purl to knit.
Accidentally taking the yarn over the needle can create an unwanted extra stitch.
Alternating knit and purl stitches can make uneven tension more visible than plain stockinette.
Try to keep your movements relaxed and consistent.
With practice, the small irregularities often become less noticeable, especially after appropriate blocking.
This texture works particularly well when you want the knitted fabric itself to be the main decorative feature.
A blanket gives the lattice enough space to repeat several times across the fabric.
Before casting on a full-size blanket, knit a repeat swatch and measure its width after washing.
You can then use that measurement to estimate how many repeats are needed for your desired blanket width.
A cushion front is an excellent smaller project for experimenting with this texture.
The right side remains visible most of the time, so the non-reversible nature of the stitch is less important.
A simple stockinette or fabric back can keep the lattice as the main decorative feature.
Lattice with Seed Stitch can create an attractive textured scarf, but remember that the two sides look different.
If you want an identical appearance on both sides, choose a truly reversible stitch instead.
If you are happy with a decorative front and different reverse, the lattice can make a striking scarf fabric.
The individual techniques are beginner-friendly because the texture is based primarily on knit and purl stitches.
However, keeping track of a longer repeat requires more concentration than basic garter, stockinette or seed stitch.
For that reason, it is a particularly good project for a confident beginner or advanced beginner.
There is no need to begin with an entire blanket.
Cast on enough stitches for a few repeats and work until you can clearly see the lattice forming.
A practice swatch gives you a chance to understand the structure before committing yarn to a larger project.
Gentle blocking can help even out the seed-stitch background and make the larger lattice sections look more consistent.
Always use a blocking method appropriate for the fiber content of your yarn.
Avoid overstretching the swatch, because excessive stretching can flatten the raised texture that gives the pattern its character.
For a complete current demonstration of this stitch, Studio Knit provides both written guidance and a video tutorial for flat knitting and knitting in the round.
View the Lattice Seed Stitch Tutorial →
Choose a smooth yarn that lets you see the texture clearly and make a small swatch before planning a larger project.
Keep track of your repeat carefully, pay particular attention when moving between knit and purl stitches, and periodically step back to check that the lattice sections remain aligned.
Most importantly, remember that online stitch references may begin the sequence at different points. Follow one complete version consistently rather than combining rows from several tutorials.
Editorial note: This Amazing Knitting page is an educational guide to the Lattice with Seed Stitch texture. Stitch dictionaries and tutorials may present variations or different starting points for similar lattice textures. Always follow the instructions for the specific version you choose.
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Basketweave Chunky Knit Blanket is a fast, beginner-friendly throw made with jumbo yarn and oversized knitting needles.
Originally published through Red Heart, this cozy blanket uses simple knit-and-purl texture to create a large basketweave effect without cables or complicated shaping.
Because the yarn is extremely thick and the needles are unusually large, the fabric grows very quickly compared with a conventional knitted blanket.
The original pattern is still officially available as a free download from Yarnspirations / Red Heart.
✓ Free Official Pattern Available
Red Heart's Basketweave Throw remains available as a free knitting pattern from Yarnspirations. The current official page provides the downloadable pattern and project information without requiring sign-up.
Pattern: Basketweave Throw / Basketweave Chunky Knit Blanket
Publisher: Red Heart / Yarnspirations
Original Credit: Laura Bain for Red Heart
Skill Level: Beginner
Category: Throw / Blanket
Original Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Irresistible
Yarn Weight: Jumbo / Weight 7
Original Amount: 9 balls
Needles: 35 mm / US 100 circular needle, 40 in or longer
Gauge: 2.5 sts and 4 rows = 4 in in garter stitch
Finished Size: Approx. 48 × 50 in / 122 × 127 cm
Availability: Free official download
This is an oversized-texture throw designed to make the most of very thick yarn.
The basketweave appearance comes from alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches rather than from cables.
The result looks more elaborate than the techniques actually required, which is one reason the pattern works so well for newer knitters.
Standard blankets can require hundreds of stitches across each row.
This design takes a completely different approach by using jumbo yarn and very large needles.
The thick yarn means fewer stitches are needed to create a wide piece of fabric, so each row covers much more physical distance than it would with worsted or DK yarn.
The pattern was originally designed for Red Heart Boutique Irresistible.
This was a jumbo-weight yarn with a very plush, soft appearance that helped create the oversized, cozy texture shown in the original project.
The original version used approximately:
9 balls
Because older yarn lines may change or become difficult to find, do not rely only on the original product name when choosing a substitute.
Yes, but this project depends heavily on yarn thickness.
Look for a yarn that is genuinely close to jumbo / weight 7 and produces a fabric you like at the required gauge.
When comparing substitutes, pay attention to:
Different jumbo yarns can contain dramatically different amounts of yarn per ball.
Buying nine balls of another brand does not automatically give you the same total yardage as nine balls of the original yarn.
Compare total yardage or meterage instead of relying only on the number of skeins.
The original pattern uses:
35 mm / US 100 circular knitting needles
The circular needle is used for its long cable and ability to support the weight and width of the blanket.
You still work the project back and forth rather than joining it in the round.
Circular needles are often easier to manage for large flat projects because much of the fabric can rest on the flexible cable.
This reduces the amount of weight supported directly by your wrists compared with trying to balance a large blanket on very long straight needles.
Needles this large can feel unusual at first.
You may find it easier to work slowly and use broader hand movements rather than gripping the needles tightly.
Take breaks if your hands, wrists or shoulders become tired. Jumbo knitting requires fewer stitches, but each movement can be physically larger.
The historical pattern information lists:
2.5 stitches = 4 inches
4 rows = 4 inches
measured in garter stitch.
That extremely open gauge reflects the very large yarn and needle combination.
Even though a blanket does not have to fit a body, gauge affects the final size, yarn requirement and fabric density.
If your stitches are substantially tighter, you may create a smaller, denser blanket and use more yarn.
If your fabric is much looser, the basketweave structure may lose definition.
The original version measures approximately:
48 × 50 inches
approximately 122 × 127 cm
This makes it a useful throw for a sofa, armchair or the foot of a bed rather than a small baby blanket.
Basketweave knitting creates the illusion of woven blocks by arranging knit and purl stitches in alternating sections.
Knit stitches visually recede or advance differently from purl stitches, depending on which side of the fabric you are viewing.
Switching the blocks after several rows creates the familiar over-and-under basket effect.
Although the finished texture can look architectural, this design does not depend on traditional cable crossings.
That makes it far less complicated than many highly textured blankets.
If you can knit, purl and keep track of a repeating sequence, you already have the main skills required.
The blanket also uses garter stitch around the textured section.
A garter border gives the edges a simple visual frame and helps balance the stronger basketweave pattern in the center.
Basketweave patterns look regular only when the blocks remain aligned.
An accidentally added or dropped stitch can shift later sections and make the error more noticeable.
Count occasionally and inspect the vertical alignment of your blocks as the blanket grows.
For a simple repeat like this, markers can be placed between texture sections if you find yourself losing track.
They are not required by every knitter, but they can reduce counting mistakes when you are still learning the rhythm of the pattern.
One common beginner issue occurs when moving the yarn between knit and purl stitches.
Make sure the working yarn moves between the needle tips rather than wrapping over the needle accidentally.
Otherwise, you may create an unintended extra stitch.
Yes.
Yarnspirations currently classifies the Basketweave Throw as a Beginner knitting project.
The main challenge is not complicated stitch technique but handling the unusually large yarn and needles while keeping the repeat consistent.
It can be.
A conventional full-size blanket may feel slow to a beginner, but this jumbo version grows very quickly.
That makes it especially satisfying if you want to practice knit and purl stitches while producing a substantial finished object.
Faster does not necessarily mean physically effortless.
Jumbo yarn and 35 mm needles can place more strain on your hands than ordinary knitting needles.
Use a relaxed grip and stop when you feel fatigue rather than forcing yourself through long knitting sessions.
Very thick yarn ends can be more difficult to hide neatly than standard yarn.
The original pattern materials even mention an optional sewing needle and matching thread if the large ends are difficult to secure conventionally.
Follow the finishing guidance in the official pattern rather than trimming the yarn too close to the fabric.
Jumbo blankets usually do not require aggressive blocking.
Follow the current care instructions for whichever yarn you use and allow the blanket to settle naturally into shape.
Avoid excessive stretching, which could distort the large basketweave blocks.
If you substitute the original yarn, use the care label on the replacement yarn rather than assuming the same washing method applies.
A large wet blanket can also become surprisingly heavy, so support it carefully during washing and drying.
The design combines three things that remain popular:
The oversized basketweave blocks make the project visually impressive even though the underlying stitches are basic.
Same General Name, Different Patterns
Many designers publish blankets called Basketweave Blanket, Basketweave Throw or Basketweave Baby Blanket. The design featured on this Amazing Knitting page is the jumbo-yarn Red Heart Basketweave Throw associated with the Basketweave Chunky Knit Blanket description. Do not mix its yarn, needle size, gauge or measurements with unrelated basketweave designs.
Yes.
Yarnspirations currently publishes the Red Heart Basketweave Throw as a free knitting pattern.
The official listing identifies it as a beginner project and provides a completely free download without requiring registration.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the full row-by-row copyrighted pattern. Use the official Yarnspirations page for the complete current instructions.
Visit Yarnspirations / Red Heart for the official free download:
Get the Free Basketweave Throw Pattern →
Make sure your substitute yarn is genuinely close to jumbo weight, then test how it behaves on very large needles.
Check the gauge, keep your knit-and-purl blocks aligned, and use a relaxed grip while handling the oversized needles.
Most importantly, use the official Yarnspirations download for the complete instructions rather than copying an older reposted version from another site.
Pattern credit: Basketweave Throw is a Red Heart pattern, historically associated with Laura Bain for Red Heart. Amazing Knitting provides an independent editorial project guide and does not reproduce the complete copyrighted row-by-row pattern. Preserve the existing image credit: Photos above © iSeL.