Easy Mini Crochet Basket Pattern

Are you looking for a quick & easy basket pattern? I designed this little cutie to hold all my crochet hooks and needles. I promise this free crochet basket pattern will help keep all those knick-knacks & desk supplies in one spot!

Read on down to find the free crochet pattern for this T-shirt yarn basket!

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Happy Crocheting!

This Basket Is Quick to Work Up

I finally finished this mini basket crochet pattern I was working on (for what seemed like forever)1 It was my fault since this is a quick project but, I was putting off weaving in ends! The worst. Right?

I know that everyone’s favorite part of working with yarn is weaving in ends. Just kidding, I know it’s not! It’s really not that bad, promise!

Use Bulky T-Shirt Yarn!

I used less than a skein of bulky T-shirt yarn that I found at my local craft store to make these T-shirt yarn crochet baskets. Yay! I love fast and quick projects!

I have found some great tutorials online like this one from Mollie Makes about How to Make T-Shirt Yarn if you aren’t able to find any in your local yarn stores.

I also love the fact that because this tee yarn is bulkier, it is the perfect solution to the age-old questions how do I make a crochet basket stiffer and sturdier?

Use Bulky Six Yarn Instead!

This crochet basket pattern takes minimal yarn and could even be made with a bulky 6 yarn as a substitute if you have trouble finding T-shirt Yarn. I recommend using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick as a great substitution.

Mini Crochet Basket Pattern — Simple Crochet Basket Pattern can be found below! Keep on Reading!

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Happy Crocheting Basket Making!

Mini Basket Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

About a 100 yards of –T-shirt Yarn– will make approx. 3 baskets or any bulky 5 yarn
Crochet hook size J 6.00 MM
Large yarn needle
Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

HDC = Half Double Crochet
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
ST = Stitch

Notes

Gauge = 4 ST’s for every 2″
Finished Size = 3″ Height & 12″ Circumference
Written in standard US terms

The Pattern Steps

Round 1: CH 2, in 2nd CH from the hook do 10 HDC’s, SL ST to first HDC. (10)

Round 2: CH 2, in first ST {HDC, HDC}, {HDC, HDC}in every ST around, SL ST to top of the first HDC (20)

Round 3: CH 2, in first ST {HDC, HDC}, *HDC in next ST, {HDC, HDC} in next ST, repeat from * around, ending with 1 HDC in last ST, SL ST to top of the first HDC (30)

Round 4: CH 1, in the first ST SC, SC in every ST around, SL ST to top of first SC. (30)

Round 5-8: Repeat round 4. (30)

Round 9: CH 1, Sl ST into first ST, SL ST into every ST around, SL ST to top of first SL ST. (30)

Finishing: Fasten off and weave in loose ends throughout your mini crochet basket.