Let’s learn how to make The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern. Using only half double and single crochet stitches, this crochet pattern is simple, yet stylish, and perfect for advanced beginners. The pattern creates a set of three sizes that fit snugly within each other. The clever design offers functionality and style, to organize your space efficiently.
Included in the pattern is the option to add a handle. With the addition of a handle, you add a new level of convenience to The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern. Hang it on a hook to hold a cute plant, odds, and ends, etc.
The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern is rated advanced beginner. You’ll learn how to increase, while working in the round. The full video tutorial is helpful if you’re a visual learner, and prefer a more hands-on approach.
Styling Ideas for The Basic Crochet Basket Pattern
The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern not only looks great styled on a shelf, or table, but can also hang on a hook for decorative or organizational purposes.
Here are a few of my favorite ways to style The Basic Basket:
- Sit on a table or hang on a hook in your entryway, to hold keys, wallets, chapstick, or loose change.
- Display on your bathroom counter or in your cupboard, to hold makeup, hair ties, and essentials.
- Hang it on a decorative hook to hold a plant, this is my favorite way to style mine!
- Perfect on top of a dresser in a nursery or bedroom to store odds and ends.
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Yarn
The Basic Basket Crochet 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.
Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn (one strand)
– The gauge is just slightly smaller than 2 strands of Bernat Maker held together.
– This one worked up quite a bit stiffer than Bernat Maker, but it still looked great.
Below is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, Size 6 (one strand in the color Fossil)
– The gauge is about ½” larger with this yarn
– You’ll notice this yarn isn’t as structured looking and gives the basket a softer feel
Below is KnitzNPurlz 5mm Cord (one 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 held together
– I love the finished product with this yarn, it is stretchy, sturdy, and different for a change!
– She also has amazing t-shirt yarn that would work great too, the gauge will be larger, as it’s a size 7 yarn
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.
Tips And Tricks
– The sides of the baskets can be folded down in several ways as shown below.
– They are also stackable / nesting.
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 Basic Basket Crochet 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 Basic Basket Crochet Pattern is offered in a set of three nesting style baskets. (height is before sides of basket are folded down)
Size Small – Diameter 4.25 – 4.75 inches, Height 5.75 inches
Size Medium – Diameter 5.5 – 6 inches, Height 6.75 inches
Size Large – Diameter 7 – 7.5 inches, Height 7.5 inches
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
ch(s) – chain/chains
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
hdc – 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 125 yards size small, 200 yards size medium, & 275 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 The Round
First 3 Rounds in Pattern = 4 ¼ 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
Special Stitch: No-Cut Join Method
Instead of joining the end of a round with a slip stitch, remove hook from loop. Insert hook from back to
front under both bars of first stitch of round. Put loop back onto hook and draw through to the back. Pull
loop tightly to draw stitches together, then pull working yarn to draw loop back to usual size.
Video Instructions Here
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
– Work the pattern holding TWO strands of yarn together.
– Beginning ch/chs of each rnd does NOT count as 1st st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch/chs.
– The height shown throughout the pattern is before the sides of the basket are folded down.
Bottom – Follow For ALL Sizes
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc)
Size Small Continued
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc)(diameter should measure about 4 ¼” across)
Alternate Join Method: join using the no cut join method (special instructions above), this will create a less noticeable seam.
Starting Sides
Rnd 4. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (30sc)
Rnd 5-16. Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (30sc)
See finishing instructions below.
Size Medium Continued
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ¼” across)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40hdc) (diameter should measure about 5 ½” across)
Alternate Join Method: join using the no cut join method (special instructions above), this will create a less noticeable seam.
Starting Sides
Rnd 5. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (40sc)
Rnd 6-19. Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (40sc)
See finishing instructions below.
Size Large Continued
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ¼” across)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40hdc) (diameter should measure about 5 ½” across)
Rnd 5. Ch1, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (50hdc) (diameter should measure about 7” across)
Alternate Join Method: join using the no cut join method (special instructions above), this will create a less noticeable seam.
Starting Sides
Rnd 6. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (50sc)
Rnd 7-22. Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (50sc)
See finishing instructions below.
Finishing Off – Follow For ALL Sizes
To finish off your basket, you have the option to use a leather tag, no tag, or crochet a handle.
Keep in mind, the leather tags linked will not hold a great amount of weight. If you like the look you may want to opt for a heavier piece of leather (many options can be found on Etsy or Amazon) or create a built in crocheted handle (instructions below).
For Leather Tag – Or No Tag
Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, finish off using the invisible join method.
Attach leather tag where desired. See below pictures for tag placement. If hanging, I attach the tag at the seam about two rounds down.
For Built In Crocheted Handle – All Sizes
Starting where you left off from previous rnd, ch10 (or desired amount for shorter or longer handle), working in BOTH loops, sc in same st as ch10 and remaining sts around, do NOT join.
Sl st in each ch that forms the handle, sl st in beg sc, fasten off & weave in loose ends.
Your baskets are complete, enjoy!!
In case you missed the last pattern in the series, here’s what we’ve covered so far:
The Boxy Basket
You may also enjoy The Boxy Basket , FREE crochet pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
If you try The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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