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The basket pattern is ideal for beginners as it only requires knowledge of knit and purl stitches.
  • Cast on a multiple of 10 stitches plus 5 additional stitches.
  • 12-row repeat.
    • Row 1 and all right side rows: Knit all stitches.
    Row 2: Knit 5, * purl 5, knit 5; repeat from * to end.
    Row 4: Knit 5, * purl 5, knit 5; repeat from * to end.
    Row 6: Knit 5, * purl 5, knit 5; repeat from * to end.
    Row 8: Purl 5, * knit 5, purl 5; repeat from * to end.
    Row 10: Purl 5, * knit 5, purl 5; repeat from * to end.
    Row 12: Purl 5, * knit 5, purl 5; repeat from * to end.
    Repeat Rows 1- 12.

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