In February 2015 I finished a crochet project for my Dad that has a basket weave looking texture for a hat and scarf.

The technique uses front post and back post double crochet stitches in sets of three. It is actually an easy texture to achieve, but I recommend not using black yarn while trying to learn to count the stitches and rows. Also, size up any wool hats, as wear causes light felting, which shrinks the hat.