Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern

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Introducing the Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket — a timeless and cozy design that puts a fresh spin on the classic basket weave stitch. This isn’t just any blanket: the Seabreeze features bold, oversized squares that create a striking, textured look while maintaining an effortlessly classic feel.

Intermediate skill level.
A light blue Basket Weave Blanket with a checkered textured pattern is draped over a white sofa next to a woven basket.

The simple border adds a clean, polished finish, making it a beautiful statement piece for any space. Whether you’re curled up on the couch with a good book or enjoying a cool evening outdoors, the Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket will keep you warm and comfortable.

Crocheted with Mary Maxim Starlette yarn, this design offers the perfect combination of softness, warmth, and durability, making it a blanket you’ll reach for again and again.

The pattern includes five sizes, and to make your project even easier, a full step-by-step video tutorial is available on YouTube to guide you from start to finish.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or exploring basket weave for the first time, the Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket is a rewarding and relaxing project that you’ll be proud to make and share.

Key Takeaways

  • The Basket Weave Blanket features a cozy design with oversized squares, perfect for any space.
  • Crocheted with Mary Maxim Starlette yarn, it offers softness and durability.
  • The pattern is available in five sizes and includes a step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube.
  • It is a beginner-friendly crochet project, showcasing the classic basket weave stitch.
  • You can customize the size by adjusting the starting chain in multiples of 20.
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Basket Weave Blanket

The Basket Weave Blanket is the ultimate cozy crochet project, featuring the classic basket weave stitch that adds rich texture and warmth. If you’re looking for an easy crochet blanket pattern that looks intricate but is relaxing and beginner-friendly, this is it.

The basket weave stitch creates a thick, chunky fabric that’s perfect for curling up on the couch or adding a stylish touch to your home decor. While this stitch can use more yarn than others, the beautiful, high-end finish makes it well worth it.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly this bulky yarn crochet blanket works up. Whether you’re learning a new stitch or looking for your next weekend project, this basket weave crochet blanket is a must-make.

A light green Basket Weave Blanket with a checkered pattern is draped over a white chair, next to a basket with cushions in a cozy room with wooden floors.

Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket Video Tutorial

Watch the tutorial https://youtu.be/SGSimtdRLyo?si=P1hYVQSMkccf8nvN

Video Tutorial

YouTube video

Yarn Requirements

Mary Maxim StarletteCDN

Worsted Weight #4 Shown in Light Aqua

100% Ultra Soft Acrylic, 180yds/100g

See the size chart for yarn requirements.

Yarn Requirements & Size Chart

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Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Two skeins of mint green yarn labeled "Starlette" rest beside a partially knitted basket weave blanket and some artificial greenery.

Gauge

Square: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 3″ wide x 4″ tall with 5.5mm crochet hook

Because this is a blanket, exact sizing isn’t critical unless you want to match the pattern’s yardage requirements closely. Slight variations in size are totally fine and won’t affect the overall look or function of the design.

That said, it’s still a good idea to create a gauge swatch before starting your project, especially if you’re substituting yarns. Starlette yarn is on the heavier side of most worsted weight #4 yarns, so keep in mind that yarn weight, fiber content, and even hook brand can affect your tension and finished size.

To check your gauge, crochet a flat swatch approximately 30 stitches wide. Measure the center of your swatch; you’re aiming for one square to measure about 3″ wide by 4″ tall.

If your stitches are too tight (making the blanket too small), try a larger hook. If your stitches are too loose (making it too large), try a smaller hook. You can also fine-tune the height of your stitches by adjusting your tension, pulling up for longer stitches or tightening slightly for shorter ones.

Want to make a different size? No problem! Just adjust your starting chain in multiples of 20, and crochet as many rows as needed for your desired blanket length.

I’ve also included some yarn recommendations that work well as alternatives to Starlette, so you can customize your project to suit your favourite fibres or what you have on hand.

Learn about gauge in our beginner’s guide to gauge

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Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Starlette

Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed

Premier Everyday Worsted (cdn site)

Pound of Love (cdn site)

Premier Basix (cdn site)

Learn about substituting yarn

Crochet Hooks Required

US G+/7 (4.5mm)

US I/9 (5.5mm)

Hook Tray

A hand holds a light blue Basket Weave Blanket next to a wooden tray with crochet hooks, a star-shaped candle, a shell-shaped candle, and green leafy branches.

Materials Needed

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Stitch Markers

Blocking Pins

Blocking Mats 24″x24″

Woolwash

Helpful Resources

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yo (Yarn Over), insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook; yo, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.

Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): Yo, insert your hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hoo

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Seabreeze Basket Weave Blanket Pattern

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This pattern requires an Intermediate Skill Level.
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Pattern

Notes: To alter the size of the blanket, work a chain in multiples of 20 plus 1. Use stitch markers to keep track of your rows. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube.

Row 1 (RS):

With larger hook ch 101 (121, 141, 161, 181), 1 dc in the back hump (leg) of 2nd ch from the hook and in each st across, turn—100 (120, 140, 160, 180) sts.

Row 2 (WS):

Ch 1, 1 dc in first st, 1 fpdc next 9 sts, *1 bpdc next 10 sts, 1 fpdc next 10 sts; rep from * across 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) more times to last 10 sts, 1 bpdc next 9 sts, 1 dc in the last st, turn—100 (120, 140, 160, 180) sts.

Rows 3-10:

Rep row 2.

Row 11:

Ch 1, 1 dc in first st, 1 bpdc next 9 sts, *1 fpdc next 10 sts, 1 bpdc next 10 sts; rep from * across 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) more times to last 10 sts, 1 fpdc next 9 sts, 1 dc in the last st, turn—100 (120, 140, 160, 180) sts.

Rows 12-20:

Rep row 11.

Rows 21-30:

Rep Row 2

Rows 31-40:

Rep Row 11

Rows 41-100 (120, 140, 160, 180):

Rep rows 21-40. Do not fasten off.

Edging

Round 1 (RS):

With larger hook, ch 2 (corner), evenly sl st down the left side (3 sl st / 2 rows), ch 2 at the corner, sl st in each st across the bottom 100 (120, 140, 160, 180) sts, ch 2 at the corner, evenly sl st up the right side, ch 2 at the corner, sl st across the top 100 (120, 140, 160, 180) sts, sl st in the starting ch-2 to join. Change to smaller hook.

Border

Round 1 (RS):

With smaller hook, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ch-2 sp (corner), 1 dc in blo of each sl st around blanket, at each ch-2 corner work 3 dc, sl st in third ch of ch-3 to join. *Pm in centre stitch at the corner if needed.

Round 2:

Ch 1, *1 fpdc around first st, (1 bpdc, 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc) next st (corner), *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc next st; rep from * around, at each corner, in the centre dc of the previous round follow the pattern by working either a (fpdc, bpdc, fpdc) or (bpdc, fpdc, bpdc) all around the same st, sl st in the first fpdc to join. Pm in the centre stitch at the corner if needed.

Round 3:

Ch 1, *1 fpdc around the first st, 1 bpdc next st, 1 (fpdc, 1 bpdc, 1 fpdc) next st (corner), *1 bpdc next st, 1 fpdc next st; rep from * around, at each corner, in the centre dc of the previous round follow the pattern by working either a (fpdc, bpdc, fpdc) or (bpdc, fpdc, bpdc) all around the same st, sl st in the first fpdc to join. Fasten off and weave in tails. Continue adding more rounds for a thicker border if desired.

Blocking Optional

Wet the blanket in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 25-30 min. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Wrap in a towel to press out the excess water. Lay blanket on blocking mats and pin to the measurements. Allow to dry thoroughly, and remove pins.

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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on May 8th, 2025.


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