How to crochet a simple basket

This week I have another stash-busting pattern for you! Since we all seem to have leftover yarn, what better way to use it up by making something practical and cute?

I love little baskets and storage solutions. I keep them on my desk, on the couch (a great way to store hooks and other items while crocheting and watching TV). Even my car has a little crocheted basket, you know, just to keep it cozy while driving.

These are perfect for gifting as well!

What better Easter treat for someone you love than a basket full of yarn and chocolate?

I made these after a request from a German follower. She saw these baskets on my Instagram feed and asked if I'd share the pattern.

Of course, I do!

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The bunnies and the Easter chicks fits perfectly in the basket! You can whip up one in no time and give away for Easter.

Or, you can make one to organise your clutter, makeup, yarn, or whatever you want.

Find the pattern for the cute bunny here!

One can never have too many baskets!

Video tutorial

There is also a video tutorial on how to make these baskets. To follow a video along with the written pattern can be very useful, especially for beginners!

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Deutsches Video

Hier gibt es das Video auch auf Deutsch! Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Häkeln!

Materials

You will not need much yarn for one basket, maybe about 60 g/ 2.12 oz. So again, perfect for leftovers! I used yarn from Hobbii, the cotton 8/8. You'll need a 4 mm crochet hook hook or a hook that matches your yarn.

• a crochet hook (4.0 mm)
• Some yarn I used worsted weight (cotton yarn).
• Tapestry needle. (I bought these the other day, and I have to say, this is a game-changer).

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Crochet basket - A free crochet pattern

This pattern is the intellectual property of Yarnhild. The pattern must not be altered, translated, copied or republished without approval. 

You are welcome to sell the items that you have made from my patterns, but please be sure to give me credit for the pattern that you sell online. For private use only. No mass production. 2020 – Yarnhild ©

Abbreviations – US terms 

ch – chain 


yo – yarn over 


st – stitch 


sl st – slip stitch 


sc – single crochet 


sc2tog – single crochet decrease

inc – single crochet increase, 2 single crochet in one stitch

BLO – back loop only 

*-* repeat to the end of the round 

Mr – magic ring 

Materials 

Stitch marker

Crochet hook G/4.0 mm 

Skill level: Advanced beginner 

Scissors

Cotton yarn (Hobbii or similar) 8/8 quality, worsted weight. 100 % cotton. 2 or 3 different colors (optional) You’ll need about 70 g for one basket 

Information about the pattern

The basket is worked in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker after each round and move it up as you go.  You can make it with or without handles. I made the bottom in pink and then I alternated between green, blue and white and changed colors after every second round. The color on the last round is crocheted in green. You can change colors as you see fit. 

Level: Advanced beginners  

Size: 5.3 “(diameter), 2.76 “tall. 13.5 cm/ 7 cm 

In pink colored yarn 

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr = 8 sc

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st = 16 sc

Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next st, inc in next *. Repeat from *-* = 24 sc

Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, inc in next *= 32 sc

Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, inc in next *= 40 sc

Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, inc in next *= 48 sc

Rnd 7: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, inc in next *= 56 sc

Rnd 8: * 1 sc in next 6 sts, inc in next *= 64 sc

Rnd 9: * 1 sc in next 7 sts, inc in next *= 72 sc

Rnd 10: * 1 sc in next 8 sts, inc in next *= 80 sc

Change color every 2^ndrnd through the entire pattern, but finish with the color you started with after round 10. 

Rnd 11: Change color if on the last pull through of the last single crochet in round 8. 1 sc in each st in the BLO. Repeat around = 80 sc

Rnd 12 – 16 1 sc in each st (for 5 rounds). (work through both loops like normal).  = 80 sc. 

R 17: *1 sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog* = 72 sc

R 18: * 1 sc in the next 7 sts, sc2tog* = 64 sc

R 19 -21: 1 sc in each sts (3 rounds) = 64 sc

R 22: 1 sc in next 13 sts, ch 10, skip 9 sts, 1 sc in next 23, ch 10, skip 9, 1 sc in the next 10 sc. 

Change color.

R 23 1 sc in each sts. Sc your way around the handles too. But 10 sc around each handle. = 66 sc

R 24: Add another row here if you like. 1 sc in each stich. Sl st in the first st and fasten off and weave in ends = 66 sc

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