Crochet Beautiful Basket
If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your home decor while getting organized, crochet beautiful baskets are a perfect choice! These handmade creations not only serve a practical purpose but also bring warmth and style to any room. With their intricate designs and endless color possibilities, you can customize them to suit your personal taste and make them a lovely addition to any space. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something both functional and beautiful with your own hands is truly rewarding. Whether you use them for storing blankets, organizing toys, or displaying plants, these crochet baskets are sure to be a delightful addition to your home. Happy crocheting!
Materials Needed
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet ch sp = chain space
Written in US crochet terms
The finished basket is approximately 8.5" x 6" wide and 7" tall.
NOTE: Try to keep the row joins in the middle of the work. You can do this by shifting your stitches if your work starts to drift to the side. This will help keep the handles centered on the basket.
With yarn held double, ch 11.
Row 1: 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 7 hdc, 4 hdc in last stitch. Working on the other side of the starting ch: 7 hdc, 2 hdc in last st. Sl st to first hdc. (22 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 7 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 sts, 7hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 sts. Sl st to first hdc. (30 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, (1 hdc, 2hdc in next st) twice, 7 hdc, (1 hdc, 2hdc in next) 4 times, 7 hdc, (1 hdc, 2 hdc in next) twice. Sl st to first hdc. (38 hdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, (1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 4 times, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sl st to first hdc. (46 hdc)
Row 5: Ch 2, (1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 4 times, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sl st to first hdc. (54 hdc)
Row 6: Ch 2, (1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 4 times, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sl st to first hdc. (62 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 2, (1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 4 times, 7 hdc, (1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)
Row 8: Sl st all the way around. Sl st to first sl st. (70 sl st)
Row 10- 19: Ch 2, hdc around. Sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)
Row 20: Ch 2, 13 hdc, ch 10, skip 9 sts, 26 hdc, ch 10, skip 9, 13 hdc. Sl st to first hdc. (72 sts)
Row 21: Ch 2, 13 hdc, 12 hdc in ch sp, 26 hdc, 12 hdc in ch sp, 13 hdc. Sl st to first hdc. (76 hdc)
Row 22-23: Ch 2, hdc around. Sl st to first hdc. (76 hdc)
Bind off. Weave in ends.