This crochet basket was requested quite a bit from the reverse single crochet tutorial. I used the reverse single crochet for the edging. I think it’s a great little crochet project because you get to practice your basic skills easily, it doesn’t require much yarn and you have something useful to show for it with just a little time invested.
I decided to make a crochet basket collection rather than one small size. I like to give you options on how your projects turn out, if you haven’t noticed. Give people options and let them grow.
This crochet basket tutorial is using the center single crochet stitch I posted last week, so if you missed that tutorial, just hit the link for a quick refresher.
I used Sheepjes stone washed XL for this project, but any #4 medium weight yarn and size 4mm hook will do the job. You can experiment with any size hook and yarn as well, but the measurements will differ from this pattern.
I will say, when making pieces to practice, use cheap yarn. If you’re making something to keep and use, which I hope is the goal, don’t skimp on the yarn. Hope you enjoy!
If you’d like to try another beginner friendly project, you might like this crochet Drawstring Pom Pom bag.
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Materials
- #4 Medium weight yarn
- I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL #4 Medium weight yarn
- Crochet hook size 4 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
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Stitches Used & Code
- Magic ring
- ch = chain
- st = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- csc = center single crochet *crochet in between the legs of the single crochet stitch in the previous row
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- REP = repeat
- rsc = reverse single crochet *work from left to right
- ” = inches
Note :
- This crochet basket collection made as S( M, L )
Yarn needed : 45( 60, 82 ) Yards
Gauge unblocked : 17.5 csc X 24 rounds = 4″
Measurements:
- Small = 8.22″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall
- Medium = 10.97″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall
- Large = 13.71″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall
Crochet Basket Pattern
Notes :
- All the sizes start the same
- Small : make the base total of 6 rounds
- Medium : make the base total of 8 rounds
- Large : make the base total of 10 rounds
- We’ll start working on the base of the basket first
- Make sure to place the stitch marker into the first stitch in every round.
Base
Round 1 : Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring sp. Total of 6 sc
Round 2 : 2 csc into each st around. Total of 12 csc ( Check picture below )
Round 3 : *2 csc, 1 csc* REP from *TO* around. Total of 18 csc
Round 4 : *1 csc into each of next 2 st, 2 csc* REP from *TO* around. Total of 24 csc
Round 5 : *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 3 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 30 csc
Round 6 : 1 csc into each of next 2 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 4 st* REP from *TO* until you have 3 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 2 st. Total of 36 csc
Round 7 : *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 5 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 42 csc
Round 8 : 1 csc into each of next 3 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 6 st* REP from *TO* until you have 4 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 3 st. Total of 48 csc
Round 9 : *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 7 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 54 csc
Round 10 : 1 csc into each of next 4 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 8 st* REP from *TO* until you have 5 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 4 st. Total of 60 csc
*Reminder notes :
- Small : make the base total of 6 rounds
- Medium : make the base total of 8 rounds
- Large : make the base total of 10 rounds
Body
Small only = Round 7 – 23 : 1 csc into each st around. Total of 36 csc in each round
Medium only = Round 9 – 25 : 1 csc into each st around. Total of 48 csc in each round
Large only = Round 11 – 27 : 1 csc into each st around. Total of 60 csc in each round
All the sizes = Round 24( 26, 28 ) : sl st into first, ch 1, 1 rsc into each st around, cut the yarn and weave all the ends. Check picture below
Congratulations on your crochet basket!
It’s a really fun little project. Great for getting your children involved in the fibre arts as well as selling at craft fairs. Whatever your crochet journey, happy crocheting!
