Join in as we explore pattern #4 in The Crochet Basket Series! The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern is up next. This basket pattern is the foundation for creating the next few baskets in the series, so you’ll want to follow along to get the basics down.
The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern is rated advanced beginner, and worked with two strands of Lion Brand Wool Ease held together. Additionally, it has a cute little handle on each side, to add some fun detail. In the written and video instructions you’ll learn how to increase, work in the round, and create handles.
This modern crochet basket is available in three sizes, and looks lovely as a decorative piece, but is also quite useful to hold odds and ends around your home.
At last, let’s get started on The Little Handle Crochet Basket Pattern!
Styling Ideas for The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern
The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern looks amazing styled on a coffee table, shelf, or dresser.
In addition, below are a few of my favorite ways to style The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern:
- Tray Size – Sit it on your coffee table to hold remotes, coasters, and a cute plant.
- Mini Size – Add to your entryway table or dresser to hold loose change or keys.
- Medium Size – Looks great as a decorative piece to hold a plant.
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Yarn
The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern is written using size 6 super bulky yarn (two strands held together). I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. The colors shown are Grey Marble, Oatmeal, and graphite.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
Secondly, as my yarn choice for The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern is Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn (two strands held together).
– The gauge is just slightly smaller than 2 strands of Lion Brand Wool Ease T&Q held together.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
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.
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 Little Handle 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 Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern is offered in three sizes.
Size Mini – Approximate Finished Size, Diameter 5 Inches, Height 3.5 Inches
Size Medium – Approximate Finished Size, Diameter 6.5 Inches, Height 5 Inches
Tray – Approximate Finished Size, Diameter 10.5 – 11 Inches, Height 3 Inches
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
ch-sp – chain space
hdc – half double crochet
rnd(s) – round/rounds
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch/stitches
Materials
Shop supplies on Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Size 6, super bulky yarn (6oz./170g (106yd/97m), two strands held together
Approximately 60-65 yards size mini, 120-125 yards size medium, & 160 -165 yards for tray.
I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, (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
Gauge | Working In The Round
First 2 Rounds in Pattern = 3.5 – 3.75 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
Chain Space (ch-sp)
A chain space is the space/gap in your work that is created by making a chain. The space is located below the chain. Normally you’d insert your hook into the front and back loops of the stitch, but when you work into a chain space you insert your hook into the space underneath the chain.
Tips & Tricks
The key to having a sturdy basket it to create a very tight stich by using a small hook in comparison to the yarn size. The completed basket should be very sturdy, yet flexible. Over time it can become misshaped. You can easily re-shape with your hands. I also find it helpful to form it around a heavy bowl about the same size, then remove the bowl to reveal a nice, new, even shape.
Video Instructions
Instructions
– Work the pattern holding two strands of yarn together
– Beg ch/chs of each rnd do NOT count as 1st st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch/chs, join each rnd in beg st.
Size Mini
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, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc) (diameter should measure about 3.5 – 3.75 inches across)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with no cut join method. (30hdc) (diameter should measure approximately 5 inches across)
Starting Sides
– If you want a more rounded bottom, work in both loops on rnd 4, and join the previous round with a standard sl st instead of the no cut join method, (reference video instructions for more info).
Rnd 4. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 5-7. Continue working in both loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc) (height should measure approximately 2.5 – 2.75 inches, add additional rnds here to add height)
Starting The Handle
Rnd 8. *Ch6, sk next 6 sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * around, do not join. (12chs, 18sc)
Finishing Rnd 9. *Work 7 sc in ch space, loosely sl st in next 9 sc, repeat from * around, fasten off & weave in loose ends. (14sc, 18sl st)
Add optional tag if desired. Your new basket is complete, enjoy!
Size Medium
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, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc)(diameter should measure about 3.5 – 3.75 inches across)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with no cut join method. (40hdc) (diameter should measure approximately 6.5 inches across)
Starting Sides
– If you want a more rounded bottom, work in both loops on rnd 5, and join the previous round with a standard sl st instead of the no cut join method, (reference video instructions for more info).
Rnd 5. Starting sides, ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc)
Rnd 6-11. Continue working in both loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc) (height should measure approximately 4 – 4.5 inches, add additional rnds here to add height)
Starting The Handle
Rnd 12. *Ch8, sk next 8 sc, sc in next 12 sc, repeat from * around, do not join. (16chs, 24sc)
Finishing Rnd 13. *Work 9 sc in ch space, loosely sl st in next 12 sc, repeat from * around, fasten off & weave in loose ends. (18sc, 24sl st)
Add optional tag if desired. Your new basket is complete, enjoy!
Tray
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, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc)(diameter should measure about 3.5 – 3.75 inches across)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40hdc)
Rnd 5. Ch1, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (50hdc)
Rnd 6. Ch1, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (60hdc)
Rnd 7. Ch1, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with no cut join method. (70hdc) (diameter should measure approximately 10.5 – 11 inches across)
Starting Sides
– If you want a more rounded bottom, work in both loops on rnd 8, and join the previous round with a standard sl st instead of the no cut join method, (reference video instructions for more info).
Rnd 8. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (70sc)
Rnd 9-10. Continue working in both loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (70sc) (height should measure approximately 2 – 2.5 inches, add additional rnds here to add height)
Starting The Handle
Rnd 11. *Ch12, sk next 12 sc, sc in next 23 sc, repeat from * around, do not join. (24chs, 46sc)
Finishing Rnd 12. *Work 13 sc in ch space, loosely sl st in next 23 sc, repeat from * around, fasten off & weave in loose ends. (26sc, 46sl st)
Add optional tag if desired. Your new basket is complete, enjoy!
In case you missed the last 3 patterns in the series, here’s what we’ve covered so far:
The Boxy Basket
The Basic Basket
The Flat Bottom Basket
You may also enjoy The Doorknob Hanging Basket, FREE crochet pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
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