Crochet Herringbone Baskets
Crochet Herringbone Baskets are such a fun and practical project to take on! These baskets not only add a touch of charm to your home with their textured herringbone pattern but also serve as the perfect storage solution for all your odds and ends. The beauty of creating these baskets lies in the creative freedom you have to choose different yarn colors and sizes to match your decor or organizational needs. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making these baskets is a delightful way to flex your crafting skills and bring a touch of handmade warmth to any room in your home. Give it a try and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something both beautiful and functional!
INTERMEDIATE
SIZE
Large Basket about 5 in. (13 cm) tall.
Small Basket about 4 in. (10 cm) tall.
MATERIALS
Lion Brand® Re-SPUN THICK & QUICK® (Art. #843)
#150AM Pumice Stone 1 ball (A)
#173N Spruce 1 ball (B)
#125V Cider 1 ball (C)
Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size J/6 mm
GAUGE
13 sc + 13 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
Herringbone Stitch
The herringbone single crochet stitch is a two-row repeat stitch. When working with this stitch, you will repeat rows 1 and 2 to create the herringbone texture.
Right Side - Ch 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the front to back.
To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from front to back. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Work in the same manner to the end of the row.
Wrong Side - Bring working yarn to the front of your work (side closest to you). Ch 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the back to the front. To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from back to front. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.Work in the same manner to the end of the row.
NOTES
Baskets are worked in one single piece in joined rounds (ch 1 and sc in the same st at the beginning of each round).
LARGE BASKET
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, * sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 56 sc; Turn.
Facing the WS of the work.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, work in back loop, sc in each st around – 56 sc.
From now on work the Herringbone stitch.
Rnd 9: RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 56 sts; Turn.
Rnd 10: WS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 56 sts; Turn.
Rnds 11 - 14: Rep Rnds 9 and 10.
Rnd 15: With B, RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 56 sts; Turn.
Rnd 16: WS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 56 sts; Turn.
Rnd 17: RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 56 sts; Turn.
Rnd 18: WS - sl st in each st around – 56 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SMALL BASKET
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc; Turn.
Facing the WS of the work.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, work in back loop, sc in each st around – 40 sc.
From now on work the herringbone stitch.
Rnd 7: RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts; Turn.
Rnd 8: WS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts; Turn.
Rnd 9: RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts; Turn.
Rnd 10: WS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts; Turn.
Rnd 11: With C, RS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts; Turn.
Rnd 12: WS - Ch 1, sc in each st around – 40 sts.
Rnd 13: WS - sl st in each st around – 40 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.