Let’s learn how to make a Mini Crochet Color Block Basket!
This basket is the smaller version of the XL Crochet Color Block Basket pattern that I partnered with JOANN as part of their Yarnormous campaign/sales event, which featured Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn.
This yarn is so soft and squishy, and fun to work with.
I had quite a bit of yarn left over from my XL Crochet Color Block Basket, and I knew I needed to make some smaller baskets.
The original video tutorial for the XL Crochet Color Block Basket was a condensed version, that only included a few rounds of stitches, to show the basic starting and finishing techniques. It just so happened, that I loved the way the smaller version turned out, and now this new size has been created.
Bonus: We already have the full video tutorial to reference!
The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket pattern is rated intermediate. It has one color change, and uses only single crochet throughout.
The basket is a great project to try if you’re ready to move from an advanced beginner level, and learn a few new finishing off techniques, such as the seamless/invisible join.
The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket is perfect to hold odds and ends. I love the idea of putting a colorful set in a nursery to hold baby items, such as pacifiers, socks, bows, etc.
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Yarn
The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket pattern is written using size 7 jumbo yarn. I partnered with JOANN and used Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn.
The colors shown are Vintage White, Gold, Clay, and Blue Spruce. I had one ball of each color, but used only a small amount of each. You’ll definitely have enough to make several baskets.
The Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn is very thick. If you’re not used to working with such thick yarn, it can be difficult at first, but I promise, if you keep going you will get used to it.
I found the knife/overhand grip worked best, even though I’m typically a pencil grip. The overhand grip gave me a little more strength to pull the heavy yarn through, especially since the basket requires a bit of a tight stitch.
The Mini Basket is flexible, yet sturdy enough to stand upright without additional support. It’s easy to reshape with your hands, when needed.
With the amount of beautiful colors Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn offers, the color combinations are endless. What color are you going to choose?
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Alternative Yarn Suggestions
Feel free to experiment with different yarns, but please note the gauge may turn out smaller or larger depending on what you use.
If you change the yarn size of the project, be sure to adjust your hook size accordingly. The best way to create a sturdy basket is to use a nice thick yarn and tight stitch.
I haven’t tried any alternative yarns with The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket, but there are several yarn alternatives to Bernat Blanket Extra Thick yarn, that can be found from the suppliers below.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns AR Workshop® Chunky Knit Yarn
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Hobby Lobby Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss Yarn
Screw on Tags
I recently created a blog post on the different crochet tags I use. The full post with extensive detail can be found here.
– For The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern, I used long, Ultrasuede, screw on, custom logo tags from: Angie & Britt
– You’ll also need Chicago Screws to attach the tags.
Sizing
The finished Mini Crochet Color Block Basket diameter measures approximately 8 inches, and the height is approximately 5 inches.
You can easily adjust the size of your basket.
- To increase the diameter, add additional increase rounds before starting the sides of the basket.
- To Increase the height, add addition single crochet rounds when working the sides.
The photo shown below is the size comparison between the XL and Mini Crochet Color Block Basket patterns.
You can find the XL Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern Here.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Stitch Key | US Terms
approx – approximately
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
rnd(s) – round/rounds
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
Materials
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Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn (21.2 oz/600 g (72 yds/66 m)
NOTE: If you choose not to do the color change, you’ll need approximately 20 yards total, or one ball, with quite a bit or yarn leftover.
Color A – Vintage White, 1 ball
Color B – Gold, Clay, or Blue Spruce 1 ball
Size U.S. U/X- 25mm Crochet Hook (or size to obtain gauge).
Large Eye Tapestry Needle
Flexible or Standard Measuring Tape
Scissors
Gauge
First round in pattern = 4.75″
Video Instructions
The instructions in the video below where originally created for the XL Crochet Color Block Basket, however, the stitch count and instructions in the video below, will match The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern exactly.
Special Stitches
Invisible join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle (finger or crochet hook, in this case), weave tail end under both loops of the first stitch of the round. Next, weave through the back loop only, of the last stitch of the round. Weave in tail.
Instructions
– Beg ch/chs of each rnd does NOT count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch/chs.
– Join each rnd to beg sc, unless otherwise noted.
– The basket is worked in the rnd from the bottom up.
Starting at base with color A
Rnd 1. Ch2, work 8 sc in 2nd chain from hook, join with sl st. (8sc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16sc)
Starting Body/Sides:
Rnd 3. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16sc)
Rnd 4. Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with invisible join. (16sc)
Attach color B, under blo, of 1st st of rnd.
Rnd 5. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with invisible join. (16sc)
Weave in loose ends using a large eyed tapestry needle, your finger, or a smaller crochet hook. Your Mini Crochet Color Block Basket is complete, enjoy!
You may also enjoy The XL Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
If you try the Mini Crochet Color Block Basket pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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