Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket Guide

Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket! This unique and versatile design combines the beauty of the waistcoat stitch with the functionality of a basket, making it a perfect addition to your home decor. The waistcoat stitch, also known as the knit stitch or center single crochet stitch, creates a dense and textured fabric that is both sturdy and visually appealing.

The basket's intricate stitch pattern adds a touch of elegance to any space, while its sturdy construction ensures that it can hold all your essentials with ease. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this project is sure to captivate your creativity and provide a sense of accomplishment once completed. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on a delightful journey of creating your very own Crochet Waistcoat Stitch Basket!

This basket is very easy and quick to make.
The pattern uses only basic crochet stitches - single crochets!
The pattern was made with Bobbiny 5 mm yarn and a crochet hook of 8.00 mm.

Difficulty Level

Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

US Crochet Terms

REP - repeat

Pattern Notes

1. A ch1 at the beginning of the round doesn't count as a stitch throughout.
2. The project is crocheted as a circle.
3. The bigger basket measures 17 cm (circle), 6 cm (high).
4. The smaller basket measures 10 cm (circle), 4 cm (high).
5. You need 3 colors:
• Colour A: Gray
• Colour B: White
• Colour C: Old Pink
6. You can add some accessories: a button, a label, a bowl, etc. to make your baskets more attractive.

The Written Pattern

Bigger Basket

Use Colour A

Make a magic ring

ch1 at the beginning doesn't work as a stitch.

R1: ch1, 8 sc

R2: ch1, 2sc in each stitch (16 sc)

R3: ch1, repeat * 2sc in one stitch, 1 sc in next stitch * until the end of the round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sc)

R4: ch1, repeat * 2sc in one stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches * until the end of the round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (32 sc)

R5: ch1, repeat * 2 sc in one stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches * until the end of the round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40 sc)

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Colour B

R6: start at any stitch, make sl st in each stitch around, place sl st in 2nd loop only, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40 sl st)

R7: ch1, 1sc in each sc from R5 placed in 2nd loop, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (colour A) (40 sc)

R8: ch1, 1 center single crochet / waistcoat stitch in each stitch around, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (40 center sc)

R9 and R10 = R8

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Use Colour A

R11: sl stitching around

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Measurement: 6.69 inch / 17 cm circle, 3.15 inch / 6 cm high.

Small Basket

Use Colour C

Make a magic ring

ch1 at the beginning doesn't work as a stitch.

R1: ch1, 8 sc

R2: ch1, 2sc in each stitch (16 sc)

R3: ch1, repeat * 2sc in one stitch, 1 sc in next stitch * until the end of the round, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sc)

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Colour B

R4: start at any stitch, make sl st in each stitch around, place sl st in 2nd loop only, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 sl st)

R5: ch1, 1sc in each sc from R3 placed in 2nd loop, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (colour A) (24 sc)

R6-R7: ch1, 1 center single crochet / waistcoat stitch in each stitch around, sl st in ch1 from beg to join round (24 center sc)

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Use Colour C

R8: sl stitching around

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave all ends in.

Measurement: 3.94 inch / 10 cm circle, 1.57 inch / 4 cm high.