Are you ready to learn a new crochet project? This Square Crochet Basket Pattern, aka, The Boxy Basket, includes a set of three nesting baskets. If you’re looking for a versatile storage piece, that ads a bit of handmade charm to your space, look no further!
The combination of The Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch, paired with some simple crochet techniques, gives this Square Crochet Basket Pattern, a beautiful, modern design, that not only looks stylish. but is also practical.
The Boxy Basket – Square Crochet Basket Pattern is rated intermediate. Moving from an advanced beginner skill level to intermediate, is a fantastic chance to expand your skills and learn some new techniques. The full video tutorial is especially beneficial for visual learners, who prefer a more hands-on approach.
Organize In Style With The Square Crochet Basket Pattern
Not only does The Boxy Basket look amazing styled on a shelf, desk, or dresser, but it also makes a great organizational piece!
Here are a few of my favorite uses for The Boxy Basket:
- Add one to your entryway table to hold keys, wallets, chapstick, loose change, etc.
- The varying basket sizes are perfect to use in a bathroom, to hold makeup, hair ties, and bathroom essentials.
- Your nursery will never look better! Use the baskets to store nail clippers, bows, or baby lotions.
- Decorative, let’s face it, they just look pretty! Nest them on your shelf, dresser, or buffet table.
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Yarn
The Boxy Basket – Square Crochet Basket Pattern is written using Bernat Maker (two strands held together). This is a size 5, bulky, tube style yarn made of cotton on the outside and nylon in the center of the tube.
I love Bernat Maker, they recently re-branded and have a bunch of new colors! It has a tendency to sell out often, so I recommend stocking up. The skeins are very large, so I feel like you get a lot for the price.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Yarnspirations
JOANN
Annie’s Craft Store
Amazon
Yarn Alternatives
I’ve used a few alternative yarns that also work well. Feel free to experiment, but please note the gauge may turn out slightly smaller or larger depending on what you use. The best way to create a sturdy basket is to use a nice thick yarn and tight stitch.
Below is Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn (1 strand in the color Cream, Sandstone, & Olive)
– The gauge is just slightly smaller than 2 strands of Bernat Maker held together.
– This is by far my favorite yarn alternative for these baskets! It’s very sturdy and structured, and the color options are amazing.
Below/Top is KnitzNPurlz 5mm Cord (1 strand in the color Vanilla)
– KnitzNPurlz can be purchased on Etsy & her website.
– The gauge is just slightly larger than 2 strands of Bernat Maker Home Dec held together
– I love the finished product with this yarn, it’s stretchy and sturdy.
– She also has amazing t-shirt yarn that would work great too, the gauge will be larger, as it’s a size 7 yarn
Below/Bottom is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, Size 6 (1 strand in the color Fossil)
– The gauge is about ½” larger (for both length and width measurements).
– You’ll notice this yarn isn’t as structured looking and gives the basket a softer feel
Below/Top is K+C Cozy, Size 6 Yarn (1 strand in the color Seashell)
– I purchased this yarn from JOANN’s
– The gauge is about ½” larger (for both length and width measurements).
– It’s a wool/acrylic blend that gives a beautiful, soft, plush feel.
Below/Bottom is Lion Brand Hue & Me, Size 5 Yarn (2 strands held together in the color Love Song)
– The gauge is about ½” larger (for both length and width measurements).
– The wool in this yarn gives the basket a softer, more natural feel.
Note
You may find this blog post helpful – What Is The Perfect Tube Yarn? | Bernat vs Lion Brand
It compares the differences between the tube yarns, Bernat Maker and Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® 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 crochet square basket pattern, I used Ultrasuede, screw on, custom logo tags from: Angie & Britt
– I’ve also used tags from Savlabot & Grain Deep, in the past.
– You’ll also need Chicago Screws to attach the tags.
Sizing
The Square Crochet Basket Pattern is offered in a set of three nesting style baskets.
Size Small – Width 4 – 5 inches, Height 2.5 – 2.75 inches
Size Medium – Width 5 – 6 inches, Height 3 inches
Size Large – Width 6 – 7 inches, Height 3.5 inches
Skill Level
Intermediate
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain/chains
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet
rnd(s) – round/rounds
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
Materials
Size 5, bulky yarn (8.8oz/250g (317yds/290m), two strands held together
Approximately 65 yards size small, 95 yards size medium, & 120 yards size large
I prefer Bernat Maker, (results will vary depending on yarn used)
L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Flexible Measuring Tape
Optional Logo Tags
You can find an entire list of supplies in my Amazon Storefront.
Gauge | Working in Rows
10 Rows and 9 Single Crochet = 4 Inches with L Hook
Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.
Special Stitches
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc)
Yarn over, insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop and pull directly through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Invisible Join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, 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.
Video Instructions
Instructions
– Pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together
– Beg ch of each row/rnd does NOT count as 1st st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch
– The pattern starts at the base working in rows, you’ll then switch to the sides and work in the round.
Starting At The Base
Size Small – working in rows
Row 1. Ch9, sc in 2nd ch from hook & remaining chs across, turn. (8sc)
Row 2-7. Ch1, sc across, turn. (8sc)
Row 8. Ch1, sc across, do NOT turn. (8sc) (finished square measures approximately 3 ½” x 3 ¾”, it’s ok if its slightly off & not perfectly square), move to side instructions below.
Size Medium – working in rows
Row 1. Ch11, sc in 2nd ch from hook & remaining chs across, turn. (10sc)
Row 2-9. Ch1, sc across, turn. (10sc)
Row 10. Ch1, sc across, do NOT turn. (10sc) (finished square measures approximately 4 ½” x 4 ¾”, it’s ok if its slightly off & not perfectly square), move to side instructions below.
Size Large – working in rows
Row 1. Ch13, sc in 2nd ch from hook & remaining chs across, turn. (12sc)
Row 2-11. Ch1, sc across, turn. (12sc)
Row 12. Ch1, sc across, do NOT turn. (12sc) (finished square measures approximately 5 ½” x 5 ¾”, it’s ok if its slightly off & not perfectly square), move to side instructions below.
Completing The Sides
– Do not fasten off, continue where you left off above.
– Switching to rnds, you’ll now be working around the perimeter of the square you just created
– Join each round with a sl st, unless otherwise noted
Size Small Continued
Rnd 1. Ch1, work 8 hhdc evenly around each of the 4 sides of the square you created above. (32hhdc) (reference photos below)
Size Medium Continued
Rnd 1. Ch1, work 10 hhdc evenly around each of the 4 sides of the square you created above. (40hhdc) (reference photos below)
Size Large Continued
Rnd 1. Ch1, work 12 hhdc evenly around each of the 4 sides of the square you created above. (48hhdc) (reference photos below)
Sides Continued
Size Small Continued
Rnd 2-4. Ch1, hhdc around, join.(32 hhdc)
Rnd 5. Sl st around, fasten off using the invisible join method.
Size Medium Continued
Rnd 2-5. Ch1, hhdc around, join.(40 hhdc)
Rnd 6. Sl st around, fasten off using the invisible join method.
Size Large Continued
Rnd 2-6. Ch1, hhdc around, join.(48 hhdc)
Rnd 7. Sl st around, fasten off using the invisible join method.
Your baskets are complete!! Add optional leather logo tags and enjoy!!
You may also enjoy The XL Crochet Color Block Basket & Mini Crochet Color Block Basket , FREE crochet patterns, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
If you try The Boxy Basket – Square Crochet Basket Pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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how lovely! thank you.. this might be next Xmas gifts… question.. would Bernat Blanket work? it’s a size 6 bulky.
You’re welcome, and yes, I’m sure that would work, just use one strand.