Basketweave Rug

Basketweave Rug by Bonnie Bay Crochet

What Is Being Made

The Basketweave Rug is a beginner-friendly crochet project that creates a practical, textured floor covering. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished rug measuring approximately 22 inches wide by 33 inches long, making it suitable for entryways, bedside areas, or small living spaces. The rug combines functionality with decorative appeal, featuring a distinctive basketweave texture that adds visual interest to any room.

Craft and Techniques

This project is designed as an easy beginner crochet pattern, making it an excellent introduction to the basketweave stitch technique. The basketweave stitch is a foundational crochet technique that creates a woven appearance by alternating front post and back post stitches, giving the finished piece dimensional texture and structural integrity. The pattern uses straightforward row-by-row construction, allowing beginners to build confidence while learning a versatile stitch that can be applied to future projects.

The pattern includes complete video tutorials for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters, providing visual guidance alongside written instructions. This multi-format support makes the pattern accessible to crocheters of varying learning preferences.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to create the initial base of the rug
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building height and structure
• Back post double crochet (bpdc): A post stitch that works around the back of previous stitches to create the basketweave texture
• Front post double crochet (fpdc): A post stitch that works around the front of previous stitches, alternating with back post stitches for the woven effect
• Slip stitch (slip st): Used for joining and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Stitch Studio by Nicole's Macaron in Macaron Pink, a super chunky bulky weight yarn. Each skein contains 258 yards (234 meters) and weighs 300 grams (10.5 ounces). The yarn is composed of 100% polyester, making it durable and easy to care for.

Crochet Hook: A size K crochet hook (5.00 mm) is required to work with the super chunky yarn weight and achieve the correct gauge.

Additional Notions: A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends after completion. Scissors are required for cutting yarn. A rubber backing or other non-skid surface should be placed underneath the finished rug to prevent slipping on flooring and ensure safety.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 9 double crochets equals 4 inches in width, and 6 rows equals 4 inches in height when working the basketweave stitch. Maintaining this gauge ensures the finished rug meets the intended dimensions of approximately 22 inches wide by 33 inches long.