If you love Tunisian crochet and a beautifully textured project, then you’re going to love this Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Washcloth Pattern!
Not only does this pattern create a thick, durable washcloth, but I’ve also included three different ways to achieve the basketweave stitch, so you can pick your favorite (or try them all!).
This is the perfect project for anyone looking to practice Tunisian crochet stitches, create a functional home item, or whip up a handmade gift.
And guess what? You don’t have to choose just one variation—mix and match for a custom set!
What You’ll Love About This Pattern
🧶 Three different basketweave stitch variations – Try them all and find your favorite!
🧶 Made with 100% cotton yarn – Perfect for kitchen or bath use.
🧶 Beginner-friendly – Great for practicing Tunisian crochet stitches.
🧶 Free pattern with a step-by-step video tutorial!
About the Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Stitch
Basketweave crochet stitches create a woven, textured look that’s both classic and modern. In Tunisian crochet, this is achieved by alternating stitches to create raised and recessed sections, mimicking the look of a woven basket.
This washcloth pattern includes three variations of the basketweave stitch, each using a different combination of Tunisian crochet stitches to create a slightly different effect.
Basketweave Stitch Video Tutorial
Materials You’ll Need
✔ Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (such as Knit Picks Dishie or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton)
✔ Hook: 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook - my favorite set HERE
✔ Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
The 3 Tunisian Basketweave Stitch Variations
Each variation in this pattern has a slightly different texture, so you can experiment and find your favorite!
✨ Variation 1: Tunisian reverse stitch and Tunisian knit stitch
✨ Variation 2: Tunisian purl stitch and Tunisian knit stitch
✨ Variation 3: Tunisian purl stitch and Tunisian simple stitch
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NOTES
- Finished sizes: 12"x 12" with border
- The Tunisian crochet basketweave stitch is a multiple of 8 + 6 starting chains
- Tunisian crochet basketweave stitch tutorial for all three is HERE
MATERIALS
HOOK(S)
6 mm Tunisian crochet hook ;either a long hook or one with a cable attached
You can browse some of my favorite sets in my Amazon store HERE.
YARN
Weight 4 • approx. 190 yards for each washcloth (you may have a little left over)
KnitPicks Dishie Cotton Yarn, purchase HERE
Colors: Linen and Kenai
NOTIONS
Scissors
Tapestry needle
GAUGE (4 x 4″)
Washcloth #1: 16 sts x 17 rows
Washcloth #2: 16 sts x 18 rows
Washcloth #3: 16 sts x 16 rows
ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain
rep repeat
yo yarn over
FwP forward pass
RetP return pass
Trs Tunisian reverse stitch
Tss Tunisian simple stitch
Tks Tunisian knit stitch
Tps Tunisian purl stitch
Lts last Tunisian stitch
sk skip
sl st slip stitch
Tslst Tunisian slip stitch
st(s) stitches
SPECIAL STITCHES
Trs Tunisian reverse stitch
Insert hook in back vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop.
Tks Tunisian knit stitch
Insert your hook between the front and back vertical bars of the stitch below, yarn over, and pull up a loop
Tps Tunisian purl stitch
Bring your yarn to the front of your work, insert your hook under the front vertical bar of each stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop
Tss Tunisian simple stitch
Insert hook under the front vertical bar, yarn over and pull up a loop.
Lts Last Tunisian stitch
insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
Tunisian crochet basketweave stitch tutorial for all three is HERE
Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Washcloth #1
If you love texture, you’ll love making this Tunisian Basketweave Washcloth! 🧶✨ This version of the basketweave stitch is created by alternating Tunisian Knit Stitches (TKS) and Tunisian Reverse Stitches (TRS), giving it a woven, basket-like appearance.
Foundation row ch 46, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, RetP.
ROW 1 *Tks 4, trs 4*, rep from * to * across row to last 5 sts, tks 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 2-4 repeat row 1
ROW 5 *Trs 4, tks 4*, rep from * to * across to last 5 sts, trs 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 6-8 repeat row 5
ROWS 9-43 rep rows 1 - 8
ROW 44 This is the bind off row: Loosely sl st each tks as for tks, and each trs as for trs; sl st the last st as for Lts
Do not fasten off, proceed to border instructions
Border Instructions:
Side 1: Ch 1, sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 1: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st
Side 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st, sl st to first sc from side 1
Fasten off, weave in all ends
Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Washcloth #2
Get ready to crochet a beautifully textured Tunisian Basketweave Washcloth! 🧶✨ This version is made by alternating Tunisian Knit Stitches (TKS) and Tunisian Purl Stitches (TPS), creating a soft yet sturdy fabric with an elegant woven look.
Foundation row ch 46, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, RetP.
ROW 1 *Tks 4, tps 4*, rep from * to * across row to last 5 sts, tks 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 2-4 repeat row 1
ROW 5 *Tps 4, tks 4*, rep from * to * across to last 5 sts, tps 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 6-8 repeat row 5
ROWS 9-43 rep rows 1 - 8
ROW 44 This is the bind off row: Loosely sl st each tks as for tks, and each tps as for tps; sl st the last st as for Lts
Do not fasten off, proceed to border instructions
Border Instructions:
Side 1: Ch 1, sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 1: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st
Side 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st, sl st to first sc from side 1
Fasten off, weave in all ends
Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Washcloth #3
If you love texture and versatility, this Tunisian Basketweave Washcloth is perfect for you! 🧶✨ This version is made by alternating Tunisian Simple Stitches (TSS) and Tunisian Purl Stitches (TPS), creating a soft, flexible, and beautifully woven look.
Foundation row ch 46, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, RetP.
ROW 1 *Tss 4, tps 4*, rep from * to * across row to last 5 sts, tss 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 2-4 repeat row 1
ROW 5 *Tps 4, tss 4*, rep from * to * across to last 5 sts, tps 4, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 6-8 repeat row 5
ROWS 9-43 rep rows 1 - 8
ROW 44 This is the bind off row: Loosely sl st each tss as for tss, and each tps as for tps; sl st the last st as for Lts
Do not fasten off, proceed to border instructions
Border Instructions:
Side 1: Ch 1, sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 1: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st
Side 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st
Edge 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st, sl st to first sc from side 1
Fasten off, weave in all ends
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