Crochet Candy Corn Door Basket

The Crochet Candy Corn Door Basket is the perfect festive accessory to add a touch of charm to your home decor. This handmade creation brings a delightful pop of color and sweetness to any room, making it a fun and cheerful way to welcome the autumn season. With its cute candy corn design and practical use as a door basket to hold autumn florals or treats, it is sure to bring smiles to anyone who catches a glimpse of its whimsical charm. Whether you're a crocheting enthusiast or simply looking to add a touch of warmth to your home, this adorable door basket is an excellent choice for adding a touch of seasonal joy.

US - M/N, 9.0 mm - Furls Crochet

140 yds Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (6/ Super Bulky/ UK 14-16 ply; 106 yds/97 m; 6oz)
Color A: Fisherman (1 ball, or 30 yds)
Color B: Spice (1 ball, or 50 yds)
Color C: Mustard (1 ball, or 60 yds)

Optional: 6" floral foam ball and artificial flowers/leaves

Gauge: 8 sts x 8 rows = 4" in pattern

Finished Size: 12" tall, 24" circumference (stretches)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, work 6 dc into the ring; join with a sl st. (6 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next st, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next st] twice; join. (9 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, fpdc in first 2 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 2 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join. (12 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 3 sts] twice; join. (15 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, fpdc in first 4 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 4 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join. (18 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next 5 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 5 sts] twice; join. (21 sts)

Round 7: Ch 1, fpdc in first 6 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 6 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join and break Color A. (24 sts)

Round 8: With Color B, join to first st of previous rnd with standing fpdc, fpdc in each remaining st around; join. (24 sts)

Round 9: Ch 1, fpdc in first 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 7 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 4 sts; join. (27 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, fpdc in each st around; join. (27 sts)

Round 11: Ch 1, fpdc in first 2 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 8 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 6 sts; join. (30 sts)

Round 12: Repeat Round 10. (30 sts)

Round 13: Ch 1, fpdc in first 6 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 9 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 3 sts; join. (33 sts)

Round 14: Repeat Round 10; break Color B. (33 sts)

Round 15: With Color C, join to first st of previous rnd with standing fpdc, dc in the same st, fpdc in the next 10 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 10 sts] twice; join. (36 sts)

Round 16: Repeat Round 10. (36 sts)

Round 17: Ch 1, fpdc in first 5 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 11 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 6 sts; join. (39 sts)

Round 18: Repeat Round 10. (39 sts)

Round 19: Ch 1, fpdc in first 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 12 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 9 sts; join. (42 sts)

Round 20: Repeat Round 10. (42 sts)

Round 21 (hanging loop plus final edging): Ch 8 or to desired length for hanging loop, sl st in first st, ch 1, twisted sc in each st around; break and join yarn to first st.