Handmade Holidays: Simple Crochet Basket Pattern for Beginners

If you’re new to crochet, welcome to a world of creativity and possibility! There’s no better feeling than giving someone a handmade gift, especially during the holiday season. This year, why not skip the store-bought items and make something meaningful with your own two hands? Our free crochet basket pattern is perfect for beginners and makes a cozy, thoughtful gift for family and friends.

Why Crochet a Basket?
Crochet baskets are both practical and pretty, serving as beautiful storage options that work in any room. Whether it’s for holding yarn, organizing holiday treats, or giving a gift in a unique “gift basket” format, this pattern is versatile and quick to make. Plus, you can customize it with colors to suit any decor!

Pattern Details
Here’s what you need to get started:

• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly (we’ll keep it simple!)
• Materials:
  • Chunky yarn (great for structure and a cozy look)
  • Crochet hook (size recommended on your yarn label)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Stitches Used
If you’re new to crochet, don’t worry! This pattern uses basic stitches that are easy to pick up:

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Pattern Instructions

Note: This pattern is worked in the round to create a sturdy, seamless basket.

Start the Base

• Make a magic ring.

• Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in the magic ring. Pull tight to close, and sl st to the first sc to join. (6 stitches)

• Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 stitches)

• Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st around. Sl st to join. (18 stitches)

• Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st around. Sl st to join. (24 stitches)

• Optional: Continue increasing rounds in this way to make a larger base, working 1 additional sc before each increase

Build the Sides

• Round 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st around. Sl st to join. (24 stitches)

• Rounds 6-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join.

• Optional: make less or more rounds depending on how deep you want your basket to be.

 

Finishing Touches

• Round 11: Sl st in each stitch around for a clean edge. Finish off, leaving a tail for weaving in.

• Use a yarn needle to weave in ends, and your basket is ready to use!

Final Thoughts
If you enjoyed making this basket, consider creating a set in different colors or sizes for unique holiday gifts. Adding a little handwritten tag and filling it with small treats or cozy items (like a handmade washcloth or candle) makes it a charming, heartfelt present.

Happy crocheting, and welcome to the joy of handmade holidays!

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