Crafting a Crochet Basket of Amigurumi Onion Rings

Creating a crochet basket of onion rings amigurumi is a delightful and unique project! The combination of crafting and snack-inspired amigurumi pieces brings a touch of whimsy and creativity to your crochet repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Materials
Worsted weight yarn: Red, white, gold, and black.
Sport weight yarn: Red and white.
E and H crochet hook.
Polyester Fiberfill.
Tapestry needle.
Glue.
Basket
Rd 1: With double strain of red and H crochet hook, ch 16, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in third ch from hook, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch) 5 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch) 5 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next ch, slip st in first dc.
Rd 2: Ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next 3 dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 5 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next 5 dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 5 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next 2 dc, slip st in first dc.
Rd 3: Working in back loops only, ch 2, (dc, ch 1) 4 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next dc, (dc, ch 1) in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next dc, (dc, ch 1) 6 times, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next dc, (dc, ch 1) in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next dc, (dc, ch 1) twice, slip st in first dc.
Rds 4-5: Ch 2, (dc, ch 1) in each dc around, slip st in first dc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Basket Lining
Rw 1: With red, ch 50, dc in third ch from hook, dc in next 5 ch, change to white, dc in next 6 ch, change to red, dc in next 6 ch, change to white, dc in next 6 ch, change to red, dc in next 6 ch, change to white, dc in next 6 ch, change to red, dc in next 6 ch, change to white, dc in next 6 ch. (48)
Rws 2-24: Continue the checkboard pattern. (48)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Place in basket and glue in place.
Onion Rings (Make 5)
Rw 1: With dark gold, ch 25, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (24)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (24)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) across. (27)
Rws 4-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (27)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) across. (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew Rw 1 and Rw 6 together while stuffing lightly as you go along. Sew end together to form a ring. Weave in ends.
Ketchup
Rd 1: With red, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Cup
Rd 1: With white, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: Working in back loops only, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 5: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rds 6-8: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 9: holding next sc on cup and first sc on ketchup together and working through both thicknesses stuffing before closing, sc in each sc around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Dipped Onion Ring
Rw 1: With dark gold, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (16)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) across. (18)
Rws 4-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) across. (16)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew Rw 1 and Rw 6 together. Stuff dipped onion ring lightly. Sew ends to ketchup. Weave in ends.
Assembly
Glue basket lining to basket. Glue cup and onion rings to basket lining.