Learn the Beautiful Lacy Basket Stitch

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Getting Started
   1. Making a Slipknot
   2. Determining the Number of Stitches
   3. Starting the V Stitch
4. Working the Basket Stitch
5. Row 1: Creating the V Stitch Rows
   1. Double Crochet V Stitch
   2. Skipping Chains and Working V Stitches
6. Row 2: Adding Double V Stitches
   1. Working Double V Stitches
   2. Staggering the V Stitches
7. Row 3: Continuing the V Stitch Rows
   1. Straight Rows of V Stitches
   2. Repeating Rows 2 to 5
8. Conclusion

How to Crochet a Lacy Basket Stitch

Crocheting is a popular craft that allows you to create beautiful textures and patterns using yarn and a crochet hook. In this tutorial, we will learn how to crochet a lacy basket stitch. The lacy basket stitch is a fun and simple stitch that works up quickly and creates a delicate, openwork design. This stitch is made up of single V stitches and double V stitches, which give the stitch its unique look. By following this tutorial, you will be able to crochet your own lacy basket stitch projects in no time.

Materials Needed

To crochet the lacy basket stitch, you will need the following materials:

1. 5.5mm crochet hook
2. Caron X Pantone yarn (or any yarn of your choice)

Feel free to use different yarn and hook sizes to achieve different effects and sizes for your projects. The lacy basket stitch is versatile and can be adapted to various yarn weights and hook sizes.

Getting Started

Before we start crocheting the lacy basket stitch, let's go over some basic techniques and concepts that you will need to know.

Making a Slipknot

To begin any crochet project, you will need to make a slipknot. A slipknot is a loop that allows you to securely attach the yarn to your hook. Follow these steps to make a slipknot:

1. Hold the end of the yarn in your hand, leaving a short tail.
2. Create a loop with the longer end of the yarn, crossing it over the shorter tail.
3. Insert your crochet hook through the loop from front to back.
4. Pull the longer end of the yarn through the loop, creating a slipknot.

Determining the Number of Stitches

Before starting the lacy basket stitch, you will need to determine the number of stitches you will work with. The lacy basket stitch requires a multiple of six stitches, plus seven additional stitches. For example, if you want to work with 25 stitches, you would calculate as follows: 6 stitches x 4 = 24 stitches, plus 7 additional stitches = 31 stitches.

Starting the V Stitch

To begin the lacy basket stitch, we will start by working the initial V stitch. Follow these steps to start the stitch:

1. Make a slipknot and secure it onto your crochet hook.
2. Chain the determined number of stitches. For example, if you are working with 25 stitches, chain 25.
3. Double crochet, chain 1, and double crochet into the fifth chain from your hook. This creates the first V stitch.
4. Skip the next two chains and work a V stitch into the next chain. Repeat this step across the row, skipping two chains and working V stitches into the remaining chains.
5. When you reach the final two stitches, skip one chain and work a double crochet into the last chain.

Congratulations! You have now completed the first row of the lacy basket stitch. Continue reading to learn how to create the subsequent rows and create a beautiful lacy pattern.