7 Days of Baskets, Day 1: The Waistcoat Stitch
- krysten
- Jun 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 7, 2025
For Day 1 of the 7 Days of Baskets series, we’re starting with one of my favorite stitches for structure and style, the waistcoat stitch, also known as the center single crochet or knit stitch. This stitch is sturdy, making it perfect for baskets that need to stand tall and hold their shape.
In today’s tutorial, you'll learn the anatomy of a single crochet stitch, I’ll show you how to work the waistcoat stitch slowly and clearly, and we’ll talk about why I love using it for my basket projects. If you’ve ever wanted to create a crochet basket that looks refined and store bought, this is the stitch for you.
🛠 Materials Used in the Video
Yarn: 5mm braided cotton cord (Im using the cord from Bobbiny)
Hook: 8mm crochet hook (I’m using the BeKnitting set)
📹 Watch the Tutorial
✨ What is the Waistcoat Stitch?
The waistcoat stitch is essentially a modified single crochet, worked between the left and right post of the stitch from the previous row instead of under the front and back loops. The result is a dense, knit-like texture that stands tall.
I use the waistcoat stitch in several of my basket designs. It’s also a great option for bags, rugs and stuffed animals.
✨ How to work the Waistcoat Stitch?
Insert your hook between the left and right post of the stitch from the previous round.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You should have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through both loops.
All done! Easy right?!
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🧺 Continue the Series
This tutorial is part of my 7 Days of Baskets series—an entire week of tips, stitches, and techniques to help you master the art of crocheting baskets.
Tomorrow we’ll dive into how to crochet the perfect circle base.
See you then 💛
Happy Crafting!
- Krysten
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The waistcoat stitch is such a game-changer for baskets that actually hold their shape—I love how it mimics knitting but keeps that crochet flexibility. I’ve been testing it with jute twine and the structure is unreal, check out https://3mf-to-stl.org
The waistcoat stitch is a smart choice for a basket because the knit-like columns make single crochet look much more structured. The reminder to insert the hook through the center of the previous stitch—not the usual top loops—is the detail that prevents the pattern from becoming confusing. A photo-to-3D basket preview (https://seed3d2.com/) could help compare wall height and handle proportions before committing to more rounds. Do you recommend going up a hook size to keep the center insertion comfortable with cotton yarn?
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The waistcoat stitch is such a game-changer for basket structure—love how sturdy it makes the walls without losing that clean, woven look. I’ve been testing it with jute and it holds up beautifully, so I’m curious to see how you handle the corners in the next days. I’ve been using https://meshyai.pro
The waistcoat stitch is such a game-changer for baskets that actually hold their shape—I love how sturdy it makes the walls. I've been trying to find the right hook size to keep my tension even, so I'm curious if you have a go-to recommendation for worsted-weight yarn. I've been using https://omni-gemini.net