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
Jody is the founder and lead editor of Knotions. She loves poring over stitch dictionaries and trying out new stitches.
And while she likes all things crafting (well ok, except that one thing), yarn crafts are her true love (and she has the stash to prove it).
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