Cosy Crochet

Good evening all, yesterday I told you about what I covered in module 7 so thought I would give each of what I covered a go and write it up for you.

So here is the basketweave stitch, which makes a great texture and would make a fabulous baby blanket. I have never done this stitch before so thought I would try and I was remarkably surprised by how quick and easy this small patch was to make. Give it a go for yourself if you haven’t tried it before.

Abbreviations (UK terms)

• ch – chain
• tc – treble crochet
• FPtc – Front post treble crochet
• BPtc – Back pst treble crochet
• RS – Right side

Basic Pattern

Chain in multiples of 8 + 5 (so for this piece I did 16 + 5)

R1:- (RS) Miss first 4 ch’s, 1tc into each ch across, Turn.

R2:- 3ch (counts as first tc), miss first tc, *(FPtc) four times, (BPtc) four times; repeat from *to last st, 1tc, Turn.

R3: – Repeat row 2.

R4:- 3ch (counts as first tc), miss first tc, *(BPtc) four times, (FPtc) four times; repeat from * to last stitch, 1tc, Turn.

R5:- Repeat row 4.

Repeat rows 2 – 5 until desired length reached.

So there you have a basic basketweave pattern to use to start creating some amazing Afghans, definitely  going to have to give it a go soon.

Enjoy your evening

Marie (Cosy Crochet)