Crochet Basket Pattern

Crochet baskets make a lovely addition to any home decor, and the best part is – you can easily make one yourself! It’s simpler than you might think – all you need is some super bulky yarn and a large crochet hook. If you’ve ever wanted to try but weren’t sure how to begin, this crochet basket pattern is the perfect starting point.

When it comes to crocheting baskets, the thicker the yarn, the faster you’ll finish – and the sturdier your basket will be. There are plenty of yarn types you can use, and once you’ve tried this pattern, you’ll be able to experiment with different kinds to create your own unique look.

I made two baskets – one slightly larger with handles and a smaller one without handles. By following the instructions below, you can easily adjust the width and height to create your own cute and functional crochet basket!

The smaller basket has a base of four rounds. I didn’t add handles for two reasons: I thought it looked cute without them, and honestly, they weren’t really needed. Plus, no matter how I tried, the stitch count just wouldn’t cooperate – there was always one stitch too many or too few to place the handles evenly. So I took it as a sign and left it as is!

The bigger crochet basket has five rounds in the base, and it’s kind of amazing how just one extra round can really bump up the size!

About the Stitch

I used puff stitches to make these baskets. These puff stitches are less puffy than the usual ones, with only five loops on the hook before you complete the stitch.

I reduced the number of yarn-over-repeats (or better to say, how many times you yarn over, insert your hook into the same loop and pull up a loop) in this pattern – the more common puff stitch has three yarn-over-repeats, but here, I used only two.

The regular version of a puff stitch was getting too thick and harder to work with. This slimmer puff stitch works well with super bulky yarn and, in my opinion, is sturdy enough for a basket.

To make a Puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook into the specified stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. You should have three loops on your hook now. Yarn over again, insert the hook into the same stitch and pull up another loop. You should have five loops on your hook now. Yarn over and pull through all five loops. Yarn over again and pull through the loop to finalise the puff stitch.

About the Yarn

I used Moda Vera Monkey (colours Mushroom and Dusty). It’s a super bulky yarn #6 (14 ply). You can use any super bulky-weight yarn of your choice!

Crochet Basket Pattern

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Difficulty Level

Easy.

Finished Measurements

Large: diameter 8 inches (20 cm) x height 4 inches (10 cm)

Small: diameter 6 inches (15 cm) x height 3 inches (7,5 cm)

Gauge

5 Pf sts x 7 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

Sl St = slip stitch

HDC = half double crochet

YO = yarn over

Sk = skip

Pf St = puff stitch (YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, insert hook into the same St, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook. YO, pull through one loop on hook to finalise the Pf st.

Materials

Any super bulky weight yarn #6. I used Moda Vera Monkey in the colours Mushroom and Dusty.
Yardage: 1 skein (87 yards/80 meters) for one large basket.
The smaller one will need less than one skein.
Crochet hook 7mm
Scissors, yarn needle (for weaving in the ends)

Crochet Basket Pattern Notes

The basket is worked in the round without turning, starting from the base.
To make a smaller basket, reduce the number of base rounds. To make a larger basket, increase the number of base rounds.
To make them shorter or longer, adjust the number of body rounds.

Small Crochet Basket Instructions

Base

Round 1: Make a magic circle and Ch 1. YO, insert hook into the ring and pull up a loop, you’ll have three loops on your hook. YO, insert hook into the ring and pull up another loop, five loops on hook now. YO and pull through all five loops on your hook. Ch 1 to finalise the first Pf St. Work another 5 Pf stitches into the ring, so in total you’ll have 6 Pf stitches (see photos below). Tighten the magic circle and connect this round to the first Pf St with a Sl St. Do not turn.

Round 2: Sl st into the first gap between the first and second Pf sts (every round starts this way). Work 2 Pf sts into this and every space between the puff stitches around. Connect the round with Sl St. (12 Pf sts)

Round 3: Sl st into the first space and work 1 Pf st into this space, 2 Pf sts into next space, alternate working 1 and 2 Pf sts into each space, see photos below. Connect the round with Sl St. (18 sts total)

Round 4: Sl st into the first space. *Work 1 pf st, 1 Pf st into the next space, 2 pf sts into the next space. Repeat from * around. Connect the round with Sl St to first Pf St. (24 sts)

Body

Rounds 5-9: Sl st into the first space. Work 1 pf st into the first and each space around. Connect the round with Sl St to first Pf St. (24 sts)

Fasten off and weave in all ends on the inside of the basket!

Large Crochet Basket Instructions with Handles

Base

Rounds 1–4: are worked the same as for the small basket, refer to the instructions above.

Round 5: Sl st into the first space. *Work 1 pf st into the first space, 1 Pf st into the next space, 1 Pf st into the next space, 2 Pf sts into the next space. Repeat from * around. Connect the round with Sl St to first Pf St. (30 sts)

Body

Rounds 6-10: Sl st into the first gap. Work 1 pf st into the first space and each space around. Connect the round with Sl St. (30 sts)

Handles

Round 11: Sl st into the first gap. Work the first 6 Pf sts as usual, then Ch 7, skip 4 Pf sts and work 12 Pf sts, Ch 7, Sk 4 Pf sts, work 6 Pf sts (see photos below). Connect the round with Sl St. (24 Pf sts, 14 Ch sts for handles)

Round 12: Sl st into the first gap. Work 5 Pf sts, 7 HDC around the Ch 7, 11 Pf sts, 7 HDC around Ch 7, 6 Pf sts. Connect the round with Sl St. (22 Pf Sts, 14 HDC)