I used Knit Picks KnitPicks Heatherly Worsted (80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool) in the Lilac colorway and a US#8 (5.0 mm) needle.
The stitch pattern is perfect for TV knitting! It’s simple (just knits and purls) but it gives enough interest to keep you looking to that next row.
When I shared the swatch on Facebook, someone commented that she wanted to make a scarf out of it! This is a great pattern for that, and the wrong side is nice too!
Bamboo Basketweave, Chart
Bamboo Basketweave, written directions
Row 1 (RS): Knit. (18 sts)
Rows 2 – 3: Purl.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: (P3, k6) × 2.
Row 6: (P6, k3) × 2.
Row 7: P3, k6, p9.
Row 8: K9, p6, k3.
Row 9: Repeat row 5.
Rows 10 – 13: Repeat rows 6 – 9.
Row 14: Repeat row 6.
Row 15: Purl.
Row 16: K7, p1, k10.
Row 17: Knit.
Rows 18 – 19: Purl.
Row 20: Knit.
Row 21: Repeat row 5.
Row 22: Repeat row 6.
Row 23: P12, k6.
Row 24: P6, k12.
Row 25: Repeat row 5.
Rows 26 – 29: Repeat rows 22 – 25.
Row 30: Repeat row 6.
Row 31: Purl.
Row 32: Knit.
Final Thoughts
I think of the stitch pattern as “simple++” (the 2 plus signs are a nod to many programming languages – and it’s truly how I think of it in my head).
But even if the don’t suffer from the same affliction, this is a lovely stitch pattern.
I’d just advise to be mindful of your stitches when going from a purl to a knit. One way is to tug on that stitch so you take up the slack.
About the Reviewer: Jody Richards
I’m the knitting-obsessed, crochet-loving, math-geeky, web-dev girl behind Knotions. I’m passionate about helping crafters become even better at what they love, whether that means understanding why a stitch works a certain way or discovering their next favorite yarn.
Crafting runs deep in my roots—my mom was an avid embroiderer and sewist, and she sparked my lifelong love of all things crafty. Since those early days, I’ve combined my degrees in Math and Computer Science with over two decades of experience in digital marketing to build Knotions into a place that’s both fun and informative.
My mission at Knotions is simple: to empower crafters to craft smarter. Let’s make something awesome together!
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