Crocheted Basket Pattern

This easy crocheted basket is great for beginners and will help you organize your space beautifully. The pattern uses chunky yarn and basic crochet stitches, making it a quick and enjoyable project.

Materials

• Chunky yarn (approximately 200 yards in gray)
• Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Approximately 8 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Check your gauge to ensure your basket will turn out the correct size.

Abbreviations

• sc = single crochet
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• Rnd = round

Instructions

Base of the Basket

1. Make a slip knot and ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sc)
3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 sc)
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)
5. Rnd 4: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sc)
6. Rnd 5: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 sc)

Sides of the Basket

1. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 sc)
2. Repeat Rnd 6 until the sides of the basket measure 6 inches from the base.

Top Edge

1. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
2. For a finished look, you can work an additional round of sc or simply fasten off here.

Finishing

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends.
2. If desired, you can sew a small leather tag to the side of your basket for an extra touch.

Final Measurements

Your basket should measure about 10 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height.

Enjoy using your new crocheted basket to organize your space, and feel free to create multiple baskets in different sizes and colors!