The document discusses various basic weaves used in fabric design including plain weave, warp rib weave, weft rib weave, and basket weave. Plain weave is the simplest weave with warp and weft yarns interlacing in an over-one, under-one pattern. Warp rib and weft rib weaves extend the plain weave structure in the warp or weft direction respectively to create ribbing effects. Basket weave is a variation of plain weave where adjacent yarns are grouped and woven as one to create a checkerboard pattern. Characteristics and uses of each weave are described.