Crochet Nesting Baskets
I started this little project, and I mean little because it really didnt take long to whip up, from my desire to use up left over yarns.
Using 3 worsted weight yarns in cream, white and a color called mushroom (beige or taupe, 🤷♀️) I was able to whip this together in no time.
I love the detail around the base to give it that crisp corner and I decreased in that first row worked off the base to force that angle a little sharper and give the basket more stability to sit upright..
I started this little project, and I mean little because it really didnt take long to whip up, from my desire to use up left over yarns.
Using 3 worsted weight yarns in cream, white and a color called mushroom (beige or taupe, 🤷♀️) I was able to whip this together in no time.
I love the detail around the base to give it that crisp corner and I decreased in that first row worked off the base to force that angle a little sharper and give the basket more stability to sit upright..
If you're interested in creating your own baskets I've included the pattern below with all the measurements. Adjusting sizing is easy too.
Crochet Basket Pattern
Supplies
3 balls of 7 oz 440 yard worsted weight (Medium 4) yarn color of your choice. Basket shown used a white, cream, and mushroom color.
8 mm (size 11, L) crochet hook
Difficulty
Easy or Beginner level
Abbreviations
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
SS - Slip Stitch
Sc - single crochet
Gauge
9 rows of 7sc across 4” square
Finished basket sizes
Small - Diameter 9”, height 3.5”
Medium - Diameter 10.25”, height 4.25”
Large - Diameter 11”, 4.5”
Small Basket
Do a magic loop to begin
RND 1 - ch 2 and 6 hdc in loop, join with SS to top of ch (6hdc)
RND 2 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (12hdc)
RND 3 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (24hdc)
RND 4 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next *, repeat **around, join with SS to top of ch (36 hdc)
RND 5 - Ch 1, *hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat **around ending with 2 hdc of repeated pattern in last stitch, join with SS to top of ch (45 hdc)
RND 6 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches,* repeat ** around ending with 4 hdc of the repeated pattern in last 4 stitches, join with SS in top of ch (54 hdc)
RND 7 - Beginning the body of the basket - Ch 1, (sc for this round are worked in the horizontal bar behind the normal top of crochet that a regular stitch is worked in. This should leave the braided chain top of those stitches in place and will create a tidy bend/crease as the body of the basket is worked up), *sc in next 25 stitches, work next 2 stitches together*, repeat *-*around. (52 sc)
RND 8-13 - ch 1, sc in each sc around, SS in top of chain. (5 sc)
Medium BaskeDo a magic loop to begin
RND 1 - ch 2 and 6 hdc in loop, join with SS to top of ch (6 hdc)
RND 2 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (12 hdc)
RND 3 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (24 hdc)
RND 4 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next *, repeat **around, join with SS to top of ch (36 hdc)
RND 5 - Ch 1, *hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat **around ending with 2 hdc of repeated pattern in last stitch, join with SS to top of ch (45 hdc)
RND 6 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches,* repeat ** around ending with 4 hdc of the repeated pattern in last 4 stitches, join with SS in top of ch (54 hdc)
RND 7 - Ch 1, *hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat **around ending with 2 hdc of repeated pattern in last stitch, join with SS to top of ch (63 hdc)
RND 9 - Beginning the body of the basket - Ch 1, (sc for this round are worked in the horizontal bar behind the normal top of crochet that a regular stitch is worked in. This should leave the braided chain top of those stitches in place and will create a tidy bend/crease as the body of the basket is worked up), *sc in next 19 stitches, work next 2 stitches together*, repeat *-*around. (60 sc)
RND 10-17 - ch 1, sc in each sc around, SS in top of chain. (60 sc)
Large Basket
Do a magic loop to begin
RND 1 - ch 2 and 6 hdc in loop, join with SS to top of ch (6 hdc)
RND 2 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (12 hdc)
RND 3 - Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, join with SS to top of ch (24 hdc)
RND 4 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next *, repeat **around, join with SS to top of ch (36 hdc)
RND 5 - Ch 1, *hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat **around ending with 2 hdc of repeated pattern in last stitch, join with SS to top of ch (45 hdc)
RND 6 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches,* repeat ** around ending with 4 hdc of the repeated pattern in last 4 stitches, join with SS in top of ch (54 hdc)
RND 7 - Ch 1, *hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat **around ending with 2 hdc of repeated pattern in last stitch, join with SS to top of ch (63 hdc)
RND 8 - Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat ** around ending with 5 hdc of the repeated pattern in last 5 stitches, join with SS in top of ch (70 hdc)
RND 9 - Beginning the body of the basket - Ch 1, (sc for this round are worked in the horizontal bar behind the normal top of crochet that a regular stitch is worked in. This should leave the braided chain top of those stitches in place and will create a tidy bend/crease as the body of the basket is worked up), *sc in next 12 stitches, work next 2 stitches together*, repeat *-*around. SS to top of chain. (65 sc)
RND 10-18 - ch 1, sc around, SS to ch (65 sc)
ALL SIZES
After SS for final round, weave ends on interior of basket and trim.
Weave beginning tail into bottom of basket and trim.
Finish with any detailing you wish.
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