Shadow Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Stitch Pattern

If you enjoy textured crochet stitches that create the look of woven fabric, this Shadow Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Stitch Pattern is a fun technique to explore. This design creates a striking geometric texture that resembles a woven basket weave surface while forming subtle triangle shapes throughout the fabric.

Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Pattern worked in single crochet and front post double crochet stitches, creating a structured geometric texture.

Although the finished texture looks intricate, the pattern follows a simple and predictable repeat. Once the rhythm is established, it becomes an enjoyable project that is easy to memorize and relaxing to work on.

Shadow Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Stitch sample with crochet hook, demonstrating a textured crochet stitch pattern with repeating triangle shapes.

The raised texture makes this basket weave crochet stitch especially suitable for projects where stitch definition is the main feature. The fabric is thick, structured, and visually interesting without requiring complicated stitch combinations.

Why You’ll Love This Basketweave Crochet Stitch Pattern

One of the most appealing features of this basket weave crochet pattern is the combination of texture and geometry. The shifting placement of the front post stitches creates the appearance of woven triangles that gradually grow and shrink across the fabric.

Angled view of a basket weave crochet stitch pattern featuring raised textured rows that create a woven triangle effect, suitable for blankets, scarves, and home décor projects.

Unlike many highly textured crochet stitches, this pattern remains surprisingly versatile. It works beautifully as a blanket stitch crochet pattern, but it can also be used for scarves, cowls, pillow covers, table runners, and other home décor projects.

The dense structure creates a warm fabric with excellent stitch definition, making it particularly suitable for cooler seasons.

Crochet Basket weave Triangle Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

Stitch Pattern Repeat

  • Width: (Multiple of 8 stitches + 2 stitches for symmetry) + 2 edge stitches + 1 stitch for turning chain
  • Height: 16 rows + 1 setup row

Stitches Used

  • chain (ch)
  • turning chain (tch)
  • single crochet (sc)
  • front post double crochet (fpdc)

Terminology: US crochet terms

shadow basket weave Triangle Crochet Stitch Pattern – Instructions

Instructions are written for turned rows.

All fpdc stitches are worked around the post of the corresponding stitch 2 rows below.

Skip the stitch directly behind each fpdc in the current working row. This is what builds the raised, woven look typical of a basket weave triangle crochet stitch pattern.

Row 1 (Setup row): Ch any multiple of 8 + 2 sts for symmetry + 2 sts for edging + 1 for turning ch; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn.

Row 2 and all wrong-side rows: Tch 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout the pattern), sc in first st and in each st across; turn.

Row 3 (RS): Tch 1, sc in first 5 sts, *fpdc around next st, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * to last 6 sts, fpdc around next st, sc in last 5 sts; turn.

Row 5: Tch 1, sc in first 4 sts, *fpdc around next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * to last 7 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts; turn.

Row 7: Tch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *fpdc around next 5 sts, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last 8 sts, fpdc around next 5 sts, sc in last 3 sts; turn.

Row 9: Tch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *fpdc around next 7 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to last st, sc in last st; turn.

Row 11: Tch 1, sc in first st, *fpdc around next st, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, fpdc around next st, sc in last st; turn.

Row 13: Tch 1, sc in first st, fpdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, *fpdc around next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * to last 3 sts, fpdc around next 2 sts, sc in last st; turn.

Row 15: Tch 1, sc in first st, fpdc around next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, *fpdc around next 5 sts, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts, fpdc around next 3 sts, sc in last st; turn.

Row 17: Tch 1, sc in first st, fpdc around next 4 sts, sc in next st, *fpdc around next 7 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to last 5 sts, fpdc around next 4 sts, sc in last st; turn.

Repeat rows 2 ­­­­­- 17 until your fabric reaches desired length.

Using the Crochet Chart and Diagram

Crochet chart and crochet diagram pattern for the Shadow Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Stitch Pattern showing stitch placement and repeat structure.

Project Ideas

This textured stitch pattern can be used in a variety of crochet projects:

  • blankets and throws
  • scarves and cowls
  • pillow covers
  • sweaters, cardigans and vests
  • modern home décor accessories
Close-up of the Shadow Basket Weave Triangle Crochet Stitch Pattern showing a textured basket weave crochet stitch with geometric triangle motifs and raised front post stitches.

Because the texture is the main design feature, even simple projects look polished and impressive.

Whether you’re looking for a basket weave crochet stitch, a unique triangle design, or a textured stitch pattern for blankets, this design offers a beautiful combination of structure, depth, and visual interest.

Once you become familiar with the repeat, you’ll discover that this stitch is much easier to work than it first appears, making it a rewarding addition to your collection of crochet stitch patterns.

Usage & Copyright

This crochet stitch pattern and chart are provided for personal use only.
You may use this stitch to create finished items for personal use or for sale.

Please do not copy, redistribute, sell, or publish this chart in any form, including translations or modified versions, without permission.

If you use this stitch in your projects, I would love to see your work!
Feel free to share your finished items on social media and tag @OlhaBykovaCrocheting, or share your projects through messages on my page Olha Bykova Crocheting to inspire others.

Wishing you many happy stitches and lots of joyful crocheting!

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