I really do wish I had more time to knit, but my days have gotten busier and time for hobbies and relaxation is hard to find! When I can make time for my interests though, I do! I love to knit while I watch TV or watch my son play and I always feel a little proud after I have completed a project. So, if you are looking for a pastime that’s both fun and rewarding, why not give knitting a go?

If you have been following my series on Learning To Knit with @sweetpea, by now you should have your needles and yarn all prepped and know how to cast on your first row of stitches at the least. If you are new to my series, I’ll add the preceding additions to get you up to date below. Today’s post is a little more fun and you will get to put the Purl stitch as well as the Garter Stitch in to practice.

I have recently started knitting a variety of blocks, which I am sewing together to make one large Afghan blanket. The block I am sharing with you today incorporates a very simple Weaved Basket Pattern. The pattern is very easy to follow and the end result is a lovely woven-like pattern.

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The Basket Weave Pattern

Instructions:

Knitted in a multiple of 8 sts + 3.

Row 1 and all odd rows (wrong side): P3, * k1, p3; rep from * to end.

Rows 2 - 4 - 6 (right side): K3, * p5, k3; rep from * to end.

Rows 8 - 10 - 12 - right side: P4, * k3, p5; rep from * to last 7 sts, k3, p4.

Rep Rows 1 - 12.

Knitting abbreviations:

K: Knit | P: Purl

Thank you for taking the time to knit with me! If you are just here for a read, thanks for stopping by, perhaps I have given you some encouragement to start a knitting project of your own in the future! If you are new to the series of Learning To Knit With @sweetpea, you can find more of my tutorials and patterns listed below:

01 - Learn To Knit: Matching Yarn And Needle Sizes

02 - Learn To Knit: That First Stitch

03 - Learn To Knit: Casting On The First Row Of Stitches

04 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: The Knit Stitch (Garter Stitch)

05 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: The Purl Stitch (Stocking Stitch)

06 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Decreasing Stitches (SSK)

07 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Increasing Stitches (Inc 1)

08 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Increasing Stitches Purlwise (M1 Pw)

09 - Learn To Knit With Sweetpea: The Yarn Over/Forward Stitch (Used For Button Holes And Lace Patterns)

10 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: Three-Needle Bind-Off

11 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Circular Knitting