The XL Crochet Color Block Basket is a super chunky crochet basket that works up quickly with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Yarn. The oversized design is both functional and decorative, making it a great option for storing blankets, throw pillows, extra yarn, toys, and other larger items around your home.
This pattern is rated intermediate and uses simple single crochet stitches throughout. You’ll practice working in the round, changing colors, working in the back loop only, and finishing your rounds with a seamless invisible join. A full video tutorial is also included below if you prefer to follow along visually.
Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Yarn gives the basket a soft, plush texture while still creating enough structure for it to stand upright without additional support. The basket is flexible and can easily be reshaped with your hands as needed.
I especially love this size for a nursery or playroom, where it can hold diapers, burp cloths, blankets, stuffed animals, or toys. It also makes a stylish oversized yarn basket for your craft room or living space.
With so many colors available, you can create the color block design shown here or choose a single color for a more neutral look. If you prefer something smaller, be sure to check out my Mini Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern too.
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Yarn
The 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 the colors Gold, Clay, and Blue Spruce. You’ll definitely have enough left over to make a new project, or another basket in different color options.
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.
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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 XL 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
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 shown below, 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 Crochet Color Block Basket diameter measures approximately 16 inches, and the height is approximately 15 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.
- Increase the height of your basket by adding addition single crochet rounds when working the sides.
The photo below shows the size comparison between the XL and Mini Crochet Color Block Basket patterns. You can find The Mini Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern Here.
Gauge
First round in pattern = 4.75″
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 & Supplies Needed
Grab everything you need to make this project:
- Yarn: Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Yarn
- Color A: Vintage White — 1 ball
- Color B: Gold — 1 ball
- Color C: Clay — 1 ball
- Color D: Blue Spruce — 1 ball
- Yardage Note: If you choose not to do the color changes, you’ll need approximately 144 yards total, or two balls.
- Crochet Hook: Size U.S. U/X (25mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Notions: Large Eye Tapestry Needle, Flexible or Standard Measuring Tape, and Scissors
Video Instructions
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)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (24sc)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (32sc)
Rnd 5. Ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40sc)
Starting Body/Sides:
Rnd 6. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc)
Rnd 7-8. Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc)
Rnd 9. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with invisible join. (40sc)
Attach color B, under blo, of 1st st of rnd.
Rnd 10. Repeat rnd 6. (40sc)
Rnd 11. Repeat rnd 7. (40sc)
Rnd 12. Repeat rnd 9. (40sc)
Attach Color C, under blo, of 1st st of rnd.
Rnd 13. Repeat rnd 6. (40sc)
Rnd 14. Repeat rnd 9. (40sc)
Attach Color D, under blo, of 1st st of rnd.
Rnd 15. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with invisible join. (40sc)
Weave in loose ends using a large eyed tapestry needle, smaller crochet hook, or finger.
Your XL Crochet Color Block Basket is complete, enjoy!
If you try the XL Crochet Color Block Basket pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
More Crochet Basket Patterns
If you enjoyed making the XL Crochet Color Block Basket, here are a few more crochet basket patterns and collections you may like:
- 17 Free Crochet Basket Patterns
- Mini Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern
- Color Block Crochet Basket Pattern
