Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket
Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket! This unique and versatile design combines the beauty of the waistcoat stitch with the functionality of a basket, making it a perfect addition to your home decor. The waistcoat stitch, also known as the knit stitch or center single crochet stitch, creates a dense and textured fabric that is both sturdy and visually appealing. The basket's intricate stitch pattern adds a touch of elegance to any space, while its sturdy construction ensures that it can hold all your essentials with ease. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this project is sure to captivate your creativity and provide a sense of accomplishment once completed. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on a delightful journey of creating your very own Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket!
This Basket is very easy and quick to make.
The pattern uses only basic crochet stitches - single crochets!
The pattern was made with Bobbiny 5 mm
Crochet hook: 8.00 mm.
Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat
1) A ch1 at begging of round doesn't count as a stitch throughout.
2) The project is crochet as a circle.
5) You can add some accessories: a button, a label, a bowl etc. to make your baskets more attractive
BIGGER BASKET
Use colour A
Make a magic ring
ch1 at the beginning doesn't work as a st
R1: ch1, 8 sc
R2, ch1, 2sc in each st (16 sc)
R3: ch1, rep * 2sc in one st, 1 sc in next st* repeat from *to * till end of round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sc)
R4: ch1, rep * 2sc in one st, 1 sc in next 2 st * repeat from *to * till end of round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (32 sc)
R5: ch1, rep * 2 sc in one st, 1 sc in next 3 st * repeat from *to * till end of round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40 sc)
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Colour B
R6: start at any stitch, make sl st in each st around, place sl st in 2nd loop only, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40sl st)
R7: ch1, 1sc in each sc from R5 placed in 2nd loop, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (colour A) (40 sc)
R8: ch1, 1 center single crochet / waistcoat stitch in each st around, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40 center sc)
R9, R10 = R8
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Use colour A
R11: sl stitching around
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Measurement: 3.15 inch / 6 cm high, 6.69 inch / 17cm circle
SMALL BASKET
Use colour C
Make a magic ring
ch1 at the beginning doesn't work as a st
R1: ch1, 8 sc
R2, ch1, 2sc in each st (16 sc)
R3: ch1, rep * 2sc in one st, 1 sc in next st* repeat from *to * till end of round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sc)
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Colour B
R4: start at any stitch, make sl st in each st around, place sl st in 2nd loop only, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sl st)
R5: ch1, 1sc in each sc from R3 placed in 2nd loop, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (colour A) (24 sc)
R6-R7: ch1, 1 center single crochet / waistcoat stitch in each st around, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 center sc)
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Use colour C
R8: sl stitching around
Cut the yarn, fasten off and wave all ends in.
Measurement: 1.57 inch / 4cm high, 3.94 inch / 10 cm circle