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!
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Read on down to find the full free design to get started today on your very own crocheted mini basket.
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.
If you like this basket pattern, you may also like my Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern too! Read on down for the full, FREE mini basket crochet pattern and tutorial!
Don’t have time now? Save the design to Ravelry so you can make these mini storage baskets later on.
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.
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I plan on making a basket it looks easy but it will be my first ever crochet work I am nervous
Hi!
I hope you like it and please let me know how it goes! 🙂
Krista
Can you recommend a yarn besides tshirt that may work well? I don’t have any tshirt but I have tons of other kinds!
Hi Megan,
A thick bulky 6 yarn would work great 🙂 Something like Lion Brand Thick & Quick would be perfect.
Thank you, Krista! I’ve never worked with T-Shirt Yarn before… always looking to try something new 🙂
You are welcome! 🙂