Hi there Britta!
There’s something lovely about a stitch that looks far more complicated than it actually is. Weave stitch is exactly that. A few vertical threads laid down, then a needle traveling over and under, and suddenly you have the soft woven texture of a basket sitting right there on your fabric.
We’ve just put the whole technique up on the blog, photographed at every stage. It really is only two parts: build your warp, then weave your rows, alternating the order each time so the pattern locks together. It’s also one of the most forgiving stitches to learn, because nothing has to sit perfectly for it to look beautiful. And if your needle keeps catching as you weave, we’ve shared our favorite little fix for that too.
Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll start spotting places for it everywhere. We’ve used it for the basket in our Easter Basket pattern and to add texture among the blooms in The Flower Stall, and it’s the kind of detail that lifts a whole design.
Grab some fabric, draw a few simple shapes, and have a play with it this weekend.
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