Crochet Beautiful Basket

Crocheting a beautiful basket can be such a fun and rewarding DIY project! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a delightful basket can add a touch of charm to your home decor. The best part is that you can customize it with different colors and patterns to match your style perfectly. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's craft something lovely together!

MATERIALS

Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook 4 mm, lace.

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch =chain
St= stitch

Sc=single crochet

dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)

inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)

Dc= double crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

Rnd=Round

INSTRUCTIONS

I don´t join rounds with the help of slip stitch but crochet in a circle.

Crochet with two strand of yarn.

BASKET

Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).

Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).

Rnd 4: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).

Rnd 5: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).

Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).

Rnd 7: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (42 sts).

Rnd 8: *sc in each of next 6 sts, inc* (48 sts).

Rnd 9-11: sc in each of next st around.

Rnd 12: *dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st*

Popcorn Stitch:

4 dc in next st, drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook into first st from four dc´s,

grab the dropped loop and pool it through the st.

Rnd 13-15: sc in each of next st. Don´t cast off.

HANDLE

Sc in each of next 3 sts, turn.

Work ca 12 cm in sc´s. Cast off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

Sew handle and lace to the basket.