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There are many variations of basket weave knitting stitch. This version is a nice choice if you like a sturdy dishcloth with a woven texture which soaks up water or other liquid spills easily and quickly.
Cast on a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2 additional stitches.
Row 1 - right side: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit 2, * purl 4, knit 2; repeat from * to end.
Row 4: Purl 2, * knit 4, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
Row 5: Knit 2, * purl 4, knit 2; repeat from * to end.
Row 6: Purl 2, * knit 4, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: Purl 3, * knit 2, purl 4; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 2, purl 3.
Row 10: Knit 3, * purl 2, knit 4; repeat from * to last 5 stitches. purl 2, knit 3.
Row 11: Purl 3, * knit 2, purl 4; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 2, purl 3.
Row 12: Knit 3, * purl 2, knit 4; repeat from * to last 5 stitches. purl 2, knit 3.
Repeat Rows 1 - 12.


Includes both written instructions and chart. Quick and easy to knit.