This Easy Crochet Basket can be worked in any size you choose, creating a simple fabric with basic stitches!
When you follow these pattern instructions, you can crochet an easy and beginner-friendly basket using any yarn you want, any crochet hook you want, and work up any size basket you want!
Crocheting this basket will help you to enhance your crochet skills.
You can learn new stitches, practice working in joined rounds that increase, experiment with different techniques like joining or working in a continuous round, and work to improve your overall crocheting abilities.
This easy crochet basket is an excellent opportunity to work on keeping your stitch tension even and uniform, especially with single crochet stitches.
This pattern is worked in joined rounds of single crochet, and you can easily adjust the size as you go (check out our measuring guide for more details).
Crocheted baskets make thoughtful and unique gifts for family and friends.
Handmade items carry a special meaning and demonstrate the time and effort you put into creating something specifically for them.
You can fill your finished easy crochet basket with other small gifts or goodies to make it even more special.
Making your own easy crochet basket can save you money compared to buying a store-bought one.
This project gives you control over the materials you use, especially because it require very little yarn, which makes it a cost-effective way to add stylish storage to your space.
Baskets are incredibly practical for organizing and storing items in your home.
Crocheted baskets are sturdy and durable, making them ideal for holding various objects such as blankets, toys, books, or even potted plants.
Crocheting allows you to express your creativity and personalize your creations.
With this easy crochet basket pattern, you can choose any yarn you have on hand, in any colors you like, and work up any size to match your unique style and home decor.
Key Takeaways of the Easy Crochet Basket crochet pattern:
- This Easy Crochet Basket is a quick and easy project to work up!
- Baskets are great projects to use around the house (they’re not just for plants)!
- This project works great with cotton yarns, and plant-based fibers, but you can use up stash yarn of your choice!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, increasing, back loop only, finishing techniques & more!
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You can also work this pattern in continuous rounds instead of joined!
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Everything you need to make the Easy Crochet Basket Pattern:
YARN
Lion Brand Re-Up, Worsted #4 yarn (85% Cotton + 15% Polyester; 114 yds/105 m per 2.5 oz/70 g skein): Ecru
HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
- US Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
GAUGE
Not crucial for this project
SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
12” around x 3.5” tall
STITCH KEY
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches & Techniques
- Adjustable Loop
- BLO (Back Loop Only)
NOTES
- Divide desired circumference by 3.14 to find diameter (CLICK here to try our free calculator).
- With any yarn (and corresponding hook), follow Base increases until desired diameter is reached.
- Base is worked in stitch multiples of 6; instructions written for 25 rounds of increases, up to 150 Sts. Work Base until desired size reached, stop increasing, then continue to Sides.
- Pattern worked in one piece, over two sections: Base (increasing rounds), Sides (no increasing).
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Easy Crochet Basket Pattern:
Base
Using any yarn and corresponding hook, complete rounds until diameter measures half of desired circumference, stop (do not fasten off), then continue on to Sides.
Round 1 (Right Side): Form adjustable loop Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), work 6 Sc into loop, Sl St to join – 6 Sc
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 12 Sc
Round 3: Ch 1, [Sc into 1 St, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 18 Sc
Round 4: Ch 1, [Sc into next 2 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 24 Sc
Round 5: Ch 1, [Sc into next 3 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 30 Sc
Round 6: Ch 1, [Sc into next 4 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 36 Sc
Round 7: Ch 1, [Sc into next 5 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 42 Sc
Round 8: Ch 1, [Sc into next 6 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 48 Sc
Round 9: Ch 1, [Sc into next 7 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 54 Sc
Round 10: Ch 1, [Sc into next 8 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 60 Sc
Round 11: Ch 1, [Sc into next 9 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 66 Sc
Round 12: Ch 1, [Sc into next 10 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 72 Sc
Round 13: Ch 1, [Sc into next 11 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 78 Sc
Round 14: Ch 1, [Sc into next 12 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 84 Sc
Round 15: Ch 1, [Sc into next 13 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 90 Sc
Round 16: Ch 1, [Sc into next 14 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 96 Sc
Round 17: Ch 1, [Sc into next 15 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 102 Sc
Round 18: Ch 1, [Sc into next 16 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 108 Sc
Round 19: Ch 1, [Sc into next 17 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 114 Sc
Round 20: Ch 1, [Sc into next 18 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 120 Sc
Round 21: Ch 1, [Sc into next 19 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 126 Sc
Round 22: Ch 1, [Sc into next 20 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 132 Sc
Round 23: Ch 1, [Sc into next 21 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 138 Sc
Round 24: Ch 1, [Sc into next 22 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 144 Sc
Round 25: Ch 1, [Sc into next 23 Sts, work 2 Sc into following St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 150 Sc
Sides
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), work 1 Sc into each St around, Sl St to join.
Repeat round 1 until desired height of basket is worked. Do not fasten off.
Last 2 rounds: Ch 1 (not a St), working in a continuous circle, Sl St into BLO of each St around.
Fasten off after last round completed.
Finishing
Sew in all ends.
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