Seeded basketweave afghan and hat free pattern

Seeded Basketweave Baby Afghan and Hat - Free Knitting Pattern

Seed stitch basketweave baby afghan with matching hat in pastel colors

The Seeded Basketweave Baby Afghan & Hat is a timeless, cozy knit set designed to welcome little ones with softness and texture. Featuring a beautifully raised seeded basketweave stitch, this matching blanket and hat duo is worked in lightweight KnitPal Tweed Twinkles yarn, creating a gentle drape with subtle color flecks that add visual interest without overwhelming the design. With its easy, repeating stitch pattern and thoughtful sizing, this set makes a meaningful handmade gift for baby showers, holidays, or everyday snuggles.

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What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: KnitPal Tweed Twinkles (#3 weight, 79% acrylic/21% polyester, 87 yds/80m/50 g) Approximately 800 yds/732 m/460 g will make 1 blanket and 1 hat

  • Needles: US 7/4.5mm needles, 24" (60 cm) or longer circular needle suggested
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions: 
    Tapestry needle
    Measuring tape

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy - advanced beginner

  • Gauge: 4x4”/10x10cm = 22 stitches x 28 rows in pattern stitch
  • Sizes:
    Blanket: 23 inches (58.5 cm) x 29 1/2 inches (75 cm)

    Hat (newborn to 6 month size): 16 inch (40.5 cm) circumference

Abreviations

  • k: knit
  • p: purl
  • rep: repeat
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Seeded Basketweave
Worked over a multiple of 10+7 sts and 24 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K1, P1, *P4, K5, P1; rep from * to last 5 sts, P4, K1.
Row 2 (WS): P1, K4, *K1, P5, K4; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 3-Row 4: Rep Row 1-2.
Row 5 (RS): K1, P1, *K3, P7; rep from * to last 5 sts, K3, P1, K1.
Row 6 (WS): P1, K1, P3, *K7, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 7-12: Rep Row 5-6.
Row 13-16: Rep Row 1-2.
Row 17: Rep Row 5.
Row 18 (WS): P1, K1, P3, *K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts,K1, P1.
Row 19 (RS): K1, P1, *K3, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2; rep from * to last 5 sts, K3, P1, K1.
Row 20-23: Rep Row 18-19.
Row 24: Rep Row 6.

Notes

  • Blanket width can be adjusted by adding or subtracting multiples of 10 stitches. Each 10-stitch repeat measures approx. 1 ¾ inches (4.5 cm). Blanket Length can be adjusted by adding or subtracting multiples of 24 rows. Each 24 row repeat measures approx. 3 ¾ inch (9.5 cm). Adding length and width will require more yarn, so purchase accordingly.

Pattern 

Seeded basketweave afghan draped over an armchair

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AFGHAN

CO 127 sts.
Note: Long tail cast-on will require approximately 8 feet (2.5 m) of tail.

Row 1 (RS): K1, P1, *P4, K5, P1; rep from * to last 5 sts, P4, K1.

Row 2 (WS): P1, K4, *K1, P5, K4; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.

Row 3-Row 4: Rep Row 1-2.

Row 5 (RS): K1, P1, *K3, P7; rep from * to last 5 sts, K3, P1, K1.

Row 6 (WS): P1, K1, P3, *K7, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.

Row 7-12: Rep Row 5-6.

Row 13-16: Rep Row 1-2.

Row 17: Rep Row 5.

Row 18 (WS): P1, K1, P3, *K1, P1,K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.

Row 19 (RS): K1, P1, *K3, P2, K1, P1,K1, P2; rep from * to last 5 sts, K3, P1, K1.

Row 20-23: Rep Row 18-19.

Row 24: Rep Row 6.

Rep Rows 1-24 seven more times, and then rep Rows 1-16. (208 rows total)

Bind off in knit. Weave in ends.

HAT

CO 47 sts. The double stranded long tail cast-on method will require approximately 33 inches (84 cm) of tail, folded in half.

RIBBING EDGE:

Row 1: K1, *P1, K1; rep to end.

Row 2: P1, *K1, P1; rep to end.

Row 3-4: Rep Row 1-2.

Row 5: Rep Row 1.

Work Rows 1-24 of Seeded Basketweave Pattern twice,then work Rows 1-16 once more.

Rep the Ribbing Edge Rows 1-5.

Bind off in K1, P1 ribbing pattern.

Fold Hat in half with WS facing, so that the bind-off edge meets the cast-on edge. Seam both side edges closed leaving the bind-off/cast-on edge open. Weave in ends.

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Anna Rainous
Posted on December 19, 2025
Anna Rainous
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