You can never have enough baskets! They are such a great and attractive way of keeping things organized. This Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern is perfect for storing books and toys or any other items you want to corral.
Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern
Here’s what you will need:
- 1 skein super bulky yarn (approx. 64 yds; I used Bernat Mega Bulky in Olympia Blue)
- 19 US / 15 mm crochet hook
- large yarn needle and scissors
Finished basket measures approximately 9 in. wide × 5½ in. tall.
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
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Ch 6.
Round 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped ch counts as 1 hdc), 1 hdc in each of the next 2 ch, 5 hdc in last; working along opposite side of chain and sts, work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch, 4 hdc in next, join in top of beg ch 2 — 16 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc here and throughout), work 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, join in top of beg ch 2 — 20 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, join in top of beg ch 2 — 28 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in the back loop only of each st around, join in top of beg ch 2 — 28 sts.
Rounds 5 through 7: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join in top of beg ch 2 — 28 sts.
Round 8: Loosely Sl st in each st around, join — 28 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Diane Kribs says
Any suggestions as to how to make a handle?
Karen Clement says
I also have a hard time with my baskets not flopping, and interested in the millenery wire and fasteners, I have never heard of this either. Could you please add to the post on how to do this? Thank you, pattern looks great!
Cynthia says
How would you make sides of this basket stiff enough to remain upright in order to hold its contents?
Ann says
Use millinery wire with joiners. Kara beautiful baskets. Christmas presents!
Cyndi Campbell says
Ann. what do you mean by millinery wire with joiners? I have never heard of this. Could you explain? I always have trouble with my crocheted baskets being flimsy.
thank you
Cyndi
Marilyn says
I love this basket, Kara! It’s so practical and quick with the bulky yarn!
marissa | rae gun ramblings says
this turned out soo cute. man I really need to learn how to crochet!