Celtic Weave Stitch Ideas
If you are a fan of texture, I’m sure you will love the crochet celtic weave stitch! It’s one of the most decorative geometric stitches, but its beauty lies in the fact that it imitates woven fabric. It’s a perfect choice for many crochet projects, so whether you’re planning to design something by yourself or recreate someone else’s design, it’s time to try it!
Learn how to crochet Celtic Weave Stitch with the help of free crochet patterns and tutorials, and get inspired with my selection of the most beautiful colorways in the Roundup section!
How to crochet celtic weave stitch?
This technique creates what looks like a woven fabric, but the lines cross diagonally – as opposed to the basketweave stitch. Celtic weave stitch gets its unique cabled look by carefully placed front post stitches.
To achieve a lacy look, we use treble crochet stitches, but you can find versions in which we use shorter stitches, such as double crochet. The shorter the stitch, the denser our Celtic weave stitch.
You can work it in rows, as well as in the round.
Is crochet celtic weave stitch hard to learn?
It’s a technique for ambitious beginners or intermediate crocheters, because it uses post stitches and requires some basic skills.
Where can I use celtic weave stitch?
Celtic weave stitch stretches nicely, so it’s a great choice for home accessories that are heavily used. Pillows, blankets, or covers of all kinds will look fantastic in this stitch. Additionally, it’s perfect for winter accessories, because the fabric it creates is quite dense (when not stretched). Think about cowls, winter hats and long scarves.
Decorative qualities of this stitch make it a perfect detail as well, so try mixing it up with simpler techniques – it will look stunning!
Check out Crochet Roundup below for more inspiration, because that’s where I’ve gathered the most stunning projects and free resources!
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Crochet Roundup
This part is definitely my favorite, because I absolutely looove writing about colors. The more I research, the more beautiful creations I find, and this time was no different.
Read carefully for free crochet patterns and tutorials.
Celtic Weave Neck Warmer by Katarzyna Kalinowska
I am the biggest fan of subtle color changes, and Katarzyna’s yarn choice for this project is simply the best. She used one of my favorite Polish-native brands, Kokonki, who specialize in ombre yarn cakes. One thing is certain – this neck warmer will be a showstopper once it’s done!
photo by @pieni_poro on Instagram: source
Celtic Purse WIP by Sigoni Macaroni
How did it go? “I am once again shocked and bewildered that the process of trial and error involves… error” 😂 Well, after some bumps on the road, Sigoni finally grasped and, dare I say, mastered the celtic weave stitch pattern! Her enthusiasm resulted in two beautiful panels, which were soon combined to make a bag.
photo by @sigonimacaroni on Instagram: source
photo by @sigonimacaroni on Instagram: source
Use this free video tutorial on youtube.com to learn this stitch.
Crochet Celtic Weave Dishcloth by Tian Connaughton
Bring some sunlight into your kitchen year-round. Don’t underestimate the details – Tian’s weave stitch dishcloth is a quick make with big potential. You can start afresh with a set of handmade kitchen accessories in bright, bold colors. Just promise me one of them will be bright yellow!
photo by Knit Picks on ravelry.com
photo by Knit Picks on ravelry.com
Find this free crochet pattern on knitpicks.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
St. Patrick’s Day WIP by Sarah W.
Is it a swatch? Is it something else? I don’t know, but I really like it! Sarah’s Celtic weave in rich emerald is a small project celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. You can achieve a similar effect using any worsted-weight yarn with a corresponding hook.
photo by @crocheting_lefty on Instagram: source
Celtic Zipper Purse by Yarns United
A crocheted pouch is very versatile, so consider making it while practicing new stitches. What can you keep inside? Toiletries, craft accessories, medication, and more! The crocheter behind Yarns United made a bunch of these purses in various colors. In the photos below, you can see both celtic weave and jasmine stitch pouches.
photo by @yarnsunitedcrafts on Instagram: source
photo by @yarnsunitedcrafts on Instagram: source
Use this free video tutorial on youtube.com to learn this stitch.
Colorful Celtic Weave Crochet Blanket by Pattern Princess
Do you need a little bit of fun in your crochet practice? Well, this project might be an answer! The crocheter behind Pattern Princess used a self-striping Lion Brand Mandala, which is an affordable acrylic yarn. I can only imagine the fun of seeing the colorful stripes emerge from the weave pattern. Try it yourself!
photo by Pattern Princess on ravelry.com
photo by Pattern Princess on ravelry.com
Find this free crochet pattern on patternprincess.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Celtic Weave Blanket by Liz Salazar
Textured stitches need no additional decorations, and this project by Liz is a great example. Delicate cream yarn is more than enough to make the stitches show their beauty.
This free pattern is a great choice for those who don’t feel particularly confident in working with the celtic weave stitch yet. Bulky-weight yarn and a 6.5 mm crochet hook will make learning significantly easier!
photos by Liz Salazar on ravelry.com
photos by Liz Salazar on ravelry.com
Find this free crochet pattern on premieryarns.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Celtic Weave Blanket Version by vickiken2
Vicki decided to use a self-striping yarn for her blanket – specifically, Caron Cakes yarn in the colorway Lavender Cake. This aran-weight yarn paired with a 5 mm crochet hook ensures quick and stunning results. I adore the cool combination of violet, green, cream, and grey.
photo by vickiken2 on ravelry.com
This project was based on the free crochet pattern called Celtic Weave Blanket by Maria Bittner on pattern-paradise.com.
Celtic Weave Throw Pillow by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
Create a truly stunning pillowcase with Michelle’s celtic weave pattern. Long trebles she used to create the weave stretch a lot, so that you can see the color of the pillow through the openwork. As you can see, the rustic look wouldn’t be so stunning without the tassels and the matte finish of bulky cotton yarn.
photos by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs on ravelry.com
Find this free crochet pattern on mjsoffthehookdesigns.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
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Celtic Weave Nesting Baskets by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
Michelle’s love for celtic weave stitch resulted in a bunch of beautiful designs, and these nesting baskets are one of them. In the photos you can see three colors she used and how nicely they look with twine handles.
photos by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs on ravelry.com
Find this free crochet pattern on mjsoffthehookdesigns.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
Celtic Weave Nesting Baskets Version by Shapash
Shapash took Michelle’s free pattern and elevated it to the next level, because what’s better than a beautiful weave? A beautiful weave in two colors, of course! You can clearly see that the combination of cream and pink is spot on, but so is cream and green. Tall basket works perfectly as a water bottle holder.
photos by Shapash on ravelry.com
This project is based on a free crochet pattern, available on mjsoffthehookdesigns.com and on ravelry.com. To learn more about this particular version, click the link right below the photo.
Celtic Weave Scarf by Claire
Could this stitch be a yarn sampler? Of course it could! You don’t have to restrict yourself to one color, so try going for stripes instead. The nature of this stitch will help make color transitions look natural, just like in Claire’s work, pictured below. Her scarf is not only textured but multicolored.
photos by @clairitivity on Instagram: top, bottom
To make this stitch you can use free crochet pattern for Celtic Weave Stitch by Crafting Happiness, available on craftinghappiness.com and ravelry.com.
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Celtic Weave Triangle Shawl by Siobhan Taft
In the first part of the article I mentioned that combining celtic weave with other stitches is a great idea, and here is the proof! Siobhan’s triangle shawl not only makes cables and double crochet work great, but also introduces multicolored yarn. As you can see, this simple trick turns the project into a one-of-a kind piece!
photos by @the_enchanted_crafter on Instagram: top, bottom
This shawl is a custom piece designed by Siobhan, so there’s no pattern for it.
Celtic Weave Infinity Scarf by Allie Kroll
I absolutely love colors of the earth, and this colorway by Allie won me over instantly. Whether you use multicolored yarn or choose the colors by yourself, remember to keep the balance. Learning how to choose colors can be tricky, but it’s definitely doable!
photos by @hooknibandfiber on Instagram: top, bottom
To make this stitch you can use free crochet pattern for Celtic Weave Dishcloth by Tian Connaughton, available on knitpicks.com and ravelry.com.
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Celtic Weave Stitches by KPC Yarn and Amutushka Amur
Neutrals are always a good idea, and you can see it in these two examples below. Beauty of the combination of yarn and stitch is what makes or breaks the project, so it’s a really good idea to learn how to approach these things. Brownish tones will fit any interior, because they are neutral and add cosiness to the place.
top photo by @kpcyarn on Instagram: source. bottom photo by @amurushka_amur on Instagram: source
To make this stitch you can use free crochet pattern for Celtic Weave Stitch by Crafting Happiness, available on craftinghappiness.com and ravelry.com.
Puffy Celtic Weave Blanket by Heavenly Stitches Co.
This version of criss cross pattern is somewhat different, because it’s done in finger knitting. But it’s a blog about crochet, you’ll say – and you are right! Well, this project most certainly can be done with the use of tunisian crochet hook, although I admit I haven’t tried it. Do you have any idea how to crochet it with a regular hook? If so, let me know in the comments!
photos by @heavenlystitchesco on Instagram: top, bottom
