Crochet Textured Earthy Round Storage Basket Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Earthy Round Storage Basket

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 12 sts by 10 rows in half double crochet in the round.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Cotton Blend Yarn (approximately 450 yards of a main color and 100 yards of an accent color)
• Hook: Size I-9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used:

• Ch = chain
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Inc = increase (2 hdc in the same stitch)
• Rnd(s) = round(s)
• Rep = repeat

Finished Measurements:

Approximately 10” (25 cm) diameter and 8” (20 cm) height.

Instructions:

Base: 
1. Ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 2, hdc 8 in the ring (8 hdc).
3. Rnd 2: Ch 2, inc in each hdc around (16 hdc).
4. Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, inc* repeat around (24 hdc).
5. Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around (32 hdc).

Body:
6. Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around (32 hdc).
7. Rnd 6-16: Repeat Rnd 5 for 11 more rounds or until desired height is achieved.

8. Finish by weaving in your ends with a tapestry needle.

Finishing Touches:

Using an accent color, you can add a simple border around the top edge by doing 1 hdc in each stitch, finishing with a sl st to join.

For added flair, create a tassel using the accent color yarn and attach it to the side of the basket.

This versatile basket is not only functional but adds a beautiful texture and earthy charm to your home decor!