This single crochet stitch basket pattern can be worked with any yarn you want, and in any size you choose!
When you follow these pattern instructions, you can crochet an easy and beginner-friendly single crochet basket using any yarn you want, any crochet hook you want, and work up any size you want!
This single crochet stitch 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 are sturdy and durable, making them ideal for holding various objects such as blankets, toys, books, or even potted plants.
With this single crochet stitch 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.
The single crochet stitch basket is a great pattern to try because:
- This 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)!
- The single crochet stitch basket 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!
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
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Ravelry – Purchase a PDF
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Single Crochet Stitch Basket Resources
Finished Crochet Baskets
Need some inspiration?
Check out other finished Single Crochet Stitch Basket projects on ravelry, right here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-single-crochet-stitch-basket
Crochet Continuous Rounds
While the instructions for this pattern say that each round is joined with a slip stitch, you can also work this pattern in continuous rounds instead.
Continuous rounds are slightly different than joined rounds, and might take some practice to get right.
If you need to watch a video tutorial to see how to single crochet in continuous rounds, watch our video right here:
How To Measure Your Single Crochet Stitch Basket
Because this single crochet pattern can be made using any yarn, any hook size, and in any size you choose, there is just one simple measuring tip to follow.
You can easily find the size of your single crochet stitch basket when you measure the diameter of your single crochet circle.
Once you have the measurement of the diameter, you can easily calculate the circumference (size) of your finished basket.
Not sure how this works?
Here’s a quick calculator tool designed for crochet hats, but it can easily be used to make and measure this crochet basket too: Easy tip + calculator to measure projects in joined rounds!
More Crochet Basket Patterns
f you want to see more crochet basket patterns, here are a few you can also view on our website:
Hanging Crochet Plant Basket Pattern
Basketweave Stitch Crochet Tote
How To Make A Single Crochet Stitch Basket
Yarn
Lion Brand Re-Up, Worsted #4 yarn (85% Cotton + 15% Polyester; 114 yds/105 m per 2.5 oz/70 g skein): Ecru
To find other natural fibers, or other brands that carry cotton yarn, I suggest looking on yarnsub.com and comparing the yarn used to write this pattern.
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheter
If you want to use a substitute, here are more cotton yarns I recommend:
Tools
Gauge
Gauge for this project will vary based on the yarn, hook size, and number of rounds you choose. Measure as you go for desired results.
Finished Size
The sample shown measures 12” around x 3.5” tall
Stitch Guide
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches and Techniques
You can see these stitches and techniques in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- BLO (Back Loop Only)
Pattern 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).
Single Crochet Stitch Basket Instructions
Single Crochet Stitch Basket – 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
Single Crochet Stitch Basket – 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.
Single Crochet Stitch Basket – Finishing
Sew in all ends.
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