Excitement is building, as we explore pattern #3 in The Crochet Basket Series! The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern is up next. In this blog post, we’ll dig into this advanced beginner pattern, breaking down the steps to create a beautiful and functional basket.
As you progress in your crochet basket journey, the basic concept should be getting more familiar. The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern is rated advanced beginner, and kicks your crochet skills up a notch with the addition of the treble, aka triple crochet stitch. You’ll learn how to increase and decrease, all while working in the round. Included below is written instructions along with a full video tutorial if you prefer a visual approach.
Get ready to add a touch of charm and functionality to your home with The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern. This unique crochet piece can be displayed sitting flat or conveniently hung. Available in two sizes, the pattern is both practical and decorative.
Let’s unravel The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern details together!
Styling Ideas for The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern
The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern is versatile and stylish. Whether displayed on a shelf, table, or hanging on a hook, it adds functionality, decor, and organization.
Here are a few of my favorite ways to style The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern:
- For decorative purposes, it can hang on a hook, sit on a table, or shelf and hold a houseplant.
- Hang it on a decorative hook to hold odd and ends, such as dog leashes, house keys, wallet, chapstick, etc.
- Perfect to store bathroom, nursery, pantry, or entryway odd and ends.
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Yarn
The Crochet Flat Bottom 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.
Colors shown throughout blog post are Cream and Clay.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
My second yarn choice for The Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern is 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 a bit more structured than Bernat Maker, but it still looks great.
Feel free to experiment with other yarns, 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.
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 Flat Bottom 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 Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern is offered in two sizes.
Size Small
-Approximate Finished Size
The basket (laying flat) measures approximately 9 inches across at widest point, with an opening diameter of 8 inches, height (standing on flat surface) is 5 ½ – 6 inches (not including handle), 8 inches (including handle)
Size Large
-Approximate Finished Size
The basket (laying flat) measures approximately 11 inches across at widest point, with an opening diameter of 10 inches, height (standing on flat surface) is 5 ½ – 6 inches (not including handle), 8 inches (including handle)
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
sc2tog – single crochet two together
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
tr – treble (triple) crochet
Materials
Shop supplies on Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Size 5, bulky yarn (8.8oz/250g (317yds/290m), two strands held together
Approximately 165 yards size small, 215 yards size large
I prefer Bernat Maker (results will vary depending on yarn used)
M13/9mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Flexible Measuring Tape
Gauge | Working In The Round
First 3 Rounds in Pattern = 4 ½ Inches with M 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
Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog)
Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Treble or Triple Crochet (tr)
Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over pull through last two loops on hook.
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
Size Small
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, 10 hdc in circle, sl st in beg hdc to join. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, sl st in beg hdc to join. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st in beg hdc to join. (20hdc)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st in beg hdc to join (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ½ inches across)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st in beg hdc to join. (40hdc) (diameter should measure about 5 ½ inches across)
Rnd 5. Ch3, working in blo, tr in each st around, sl st in beg tr to join. (40tr)
Rnd 6. Ch3, working in BOTH loops, tr in each st around, sl st in beg tr to join. (40tr)
Rnd 7. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (40sc)
Rnd 8-9. Ch1, working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (40sc)
Rnd 10. Repeat rnd 5
Rnd 11. Repeat rnd 7
Rnd 12. Starting the handle, ch12, sk 1st 8 sts, *sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog in next st, repeat from * around, do NOT join. (28sc, 12chs)
Rnd 13. sc in each of 12chs, loosely sl st in remaining sc around, fasten off and weave in loose ends. (12sc, 28 sl st)
Size Large
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, 10 hdc in circle, sl st in beg hdc to join. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, sl st in beg hdc to join. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st in beg hdc to join. (20hdc)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * to * around, sl st in beg hdc to join (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ½ inches across)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st in beg hdc to join. (40hdc)
Rnd 5. Ch1, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st in beg hdc to join. (50hdc) (diameter should measure about 7 inches across)
Rnd 6. Ch3, working in blo, tr in each st around, sl st in beg tr to join. (50tr)
Rnd 7. Ch3, working in BOTH loops, tr in each st around, sl st in beg tr to join. (50tr)
Rnd 8. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (50sc)
Rnd 9-10. Ch1, working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, sl st in beg sc to join. (50sc)
Rnd 11. Repeat rnd 6
Rnd 12. Repeat rnd 8
Rnd 13. Starting the handle, ch14, sk 1st 10 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog in next st, repeat from * around, do NOT join. (32sc, 14chs)
Rnd 14. sc in each of 14chs, loosely sl st in remaining sc around, fasten off and weave in loose ends. (14sc, 32 sl st)
Your new baskets are complete, enjoy!!
In case you missed the last 2 patterns in the series, here’s what we’ve covered so far:
The Boxy Basket
The Basic Basket
You may also enjoy The Basic Basket , FREE crochet pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
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