Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Basket with Handles
Imagine a cozy corner in your home adorned with a handmade Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Basket with Handles - perfect for adding a touch of charm and practicality to any space! This delightful basket is not only a fun and creative project to work on, but it also serves as a versatile storage solution for your knick-knacks or even as a lovely plant holder. With its soft texture and sturdy construction, this basket will surely become a favorite addition to your decor, bringing a touch of handmade warmth to your surroundings.
Materials:
- tshirt yarn from one L shirt
- tshirt yarn in a second color (optional)
- size 10mm crochet hook
- smaller crochet hook or darning needle (for weaving in the tails)
- scissors
Gauge: The size of your completed t-shirt yarn crochet baskets will vary as t-shirt yarn itself is quite variable. Our completed basket, using the 10mm crochet hook measures xx” across and yy” high (not including the handles).
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
fo = fasten off
R = round
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Crochet Basket with Handle Pattern
R1: Magic ring, ch1, 7sc, sl st to join. (8 sts)
R2: ch1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, sl st. (16 sts)
R3: ch1, sc in same st, (sc in next st, 2sc in next space) around, sl st. (24 sts)
R4: ch1, sc in next st, (2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2 sts), around, sl st. (32 sts)
R5 (Row 1 of basket sides): flip work up, ch1, sc in bottom loop only around, sl st. = (33 sts)
R6 (Row 2): ch1, sc in same st, sc in each st around, sl st. = (34 sts)
R7-10 (Row 3-6): ch1, sc in each st around, sl st. = (34 sts)
R11 (Row 7): ch1, skip next st, sc in each st around, sl st, fo. = (33 sts)
R12 (Row 8): switch color, ch 1, 15sc, decrease, 13sc, decrease, sl st. = (31 sts)
R13 (Row 9): ch1, 14sc, decrease, 12sc, decrease, sl st, fo. = (29 sts)
Finishing row: switch color, sl st around. = (29 sts)
Handle 1: ch10, skip 4 sts, sl st, fo.
Handle 2: join yarn, ch10, skip 4 sts, sl st, fo.
Weave in ends.