Learn how to make a simple crochet basket using the cotton yarn in your stash with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: APRIL 19, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Available Sizes | Small & Medium
I love having a pretty crochet basket in every room of my house. Not only do they help me stay organized, but they also add little bits of handmade charm to my decor.
This is one of my favorite crochet basket patterns because they’re super quick to crochet. You can have both sizes finished in a matter of hours!
And you don’t have to be an expert to crochet them either. The pattern has a simple repeat that’s easy enough for new crocheters.
About This Crochet Basket Pattern
Both baskets are made by crocheting with two strands of medium-weight (#4) cotton yarn held together. This makes them stronger and longer-lasting, and it’s why they’re so fast to crochet. You can get creative with colors! I made one with three different colors and another with two, but you can use one color or add as many stripes as you want.
In the pattern below, there are instructions for the colors you see in the pictures, but you can choose whatever you like. If you want more information, keep reading for commonly asked questions and pattern details, or you can skip down to the free pattern.
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
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- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge and Finished Size
- Simple Crochet Basket Pattern Instructions
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Recommended Supplies
- Approx 260 yds (medium), 120 yds (small); Medium-Weight Cotton Yarn
- 6 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton yarn for the baskets in the pictures. The colors are jute (color A), beach glass (color B), and White (color C) which is a beautiful combo for spring and summer!
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
Lily yarn is a great budget-friendly option, but you can use any medium-weight cotton yarn you like. I prefer 100% cotton, but you can use cotton/acrylic blends too.
If you do decide to substitute for a different yarn, you might want to check your gauge to make sure your baskets come out the right size.
Sizing:
- Medium Size – 6.5″ diameter
- Small Size – 4.5″ diameter
The height of the baskets will vary a bit depending on how far you fold the top down.
Gauge: First 5 rounds = 4.5″ diameter
Gauge isn’t super important for this pattern, but checking your gauge is a good habit to get into. To check your gauge, crochet the first five rounds and measure the diameter.
If you’re not very familiar with gauge and why it’s important, I recommend reading this article!
Simple Crochet Basket Pattern Instructions
Medium-Sized Crochet Basket
Round 1: With color A, ch 3 (one chain is the circle center, and the remaining two count as a hdc). Make 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hk. Don’t join. Continue working in a spiral. (8 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 hdc in every st. (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (24 sts)
Round 4: *1 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (32 sts)
Round 5: *1 hdc in next 3 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (40 sts)
Round 6: *1 hdc in next 4 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (48 sts)
Round 7: *1 hdc in next 5 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (56 sts)
Rounds 8-11: Make 1 hdc in every st. (56 sts)
In the last stitch of round 11, break color A and join color B.
Rounds 12-16: With color B, make 1 hdc in every st. (56 sts)
In the last stitch of round 16, break color B and join color C.
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Rounds 17-24: With color C, make 1 hdc in every st. (56 sts)
After you finish the last stitch of round 24, sc in the next stitch, then slip stitch in the next stitch to correct the jog from crocheting in a spiral.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Fold the top down approximately 2″ or to whatever your desired size is.
Small-Sized Crochet Basket
Round 1: With color A, ch 3 (one chain is the circle center, and the remaining two count as a hdc). Make 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hk. Don’t join. Continue working in a spiral. (8 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 hdc in every st. (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (24 sts)
Round 4: *1 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (32 sts)
Round 5: *1 hdc in next 3 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (40 sts)
Rounds 6-9: Make 1 hdc in every st. (40 sts)
In the last stitch of round 9, break color A and join color B.
Rounds 10-16: With color B, make 1 hdc in every st. (40 sts)
After you finish the last stitch of round 16, sc in the next stitch, then slip stitch in the next stitch to correct the jog from crocheting in a spiral.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Fold the top down approximately 2″ or to whatever your desired size is.
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