Easy Crochet Baskets

Description

Clear away the clutter and wrap your favorite items in a pair of gorgeous, handmade nesting baskets that are as strong as they are stylish. By combining a pre-drilled wooden base with the thick, sturdy texture of the waistcoat stitch, you get an incredibly rigid, reliable basket that won’t slouch or lose its shape.

These lovely baskets are the perfect way to add a cozy splash of handmade charm to your everyday routine, whether you use them to hold yarn skeins, tidy up your vanity, or organize loose items on your living room shelves. Because they are so satisfying to stitch and allows you to play with so many beautiful colors, they make a wonderfully heartwarming gift for housewarmings, teachers, or loved ones. They are an absolute joy to make and a beautiful reminder of the comfort of a handmade touch.

What’s Included

• Written Instructions: Detailed, round-by-round guidance for working directly into the wooden bases for both Basket #1 and Basket #2.

• Special Techniques Explained: Clear instructions for eye-catching textures, including the knit-look Waistcoat stitch (WC) and a sturdy Reverse Single Crochet (rsc) border.

• Photos Included: Helpful project images demonstrating how to stitch your first round into the pre-drilled wooden holes and showcasing the completed nesting look.

• Finishing Tips: Guidance for fastening off cleanly and seamlessly weaving in your yarn tails for a polished look.

• US/UK Conversion Chart: A handy reference guide to help you translate stitches effortlessly.

Pattern Details

• Difficulty: Easy

• Finished size:

  • Basket #1 (Large): 7 ¾” (19.685 cm) across, top: 8” (20.32 cm) across, height: 5”(12.7 cm) high

  • Basket #2 (Small): 5 ¾”(14.6 cm)across, top: 6” (15.24 cm) across, height: 4” (10.16)high

• Hook size(s): U.S. size H/8 (5 mm)

• Yarn weight: Size 6 Super Bulky Cotton / Recycled Ribbon Yarn

• Gauge: 11 sts by 15 rows = 4″ (10.16 cm)

• Written in: U.S. Terms

This beautiful pattern includes complete instructions for 2 different sizes, allowing you to create a gorgeous set of functional, nesting handmade baskets. They look great worked up in thick recycled ribbon yarn to make those tight, knit-like waistcoat stitches really stand up straight. 

This is a PDF digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Once purchased, the pattern is yours to keep forever.