Crochet Mini Baskets: A Fun and Practical DIY Project

Crochet mini baskets are adorable and practical additions to any home decor. They are perfect for holding small items like keys, stationery, or even small potted plants. The best part about making these mini baskets is that you can personalize them with different colors and styles to match your existing decor.

Materials

• 8mm crochet hook
• Weight 5 yarn

Special Instructions

• For a sturdy basket, I recommend using two strands of yarn.

Key

CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SS – Slip Stitch
ST – Stitches

Mini Basket Instructions

1. Magic Circle, CH 1, SC 8 in Magic Circle, SS to first SC.
2. CH 1, 2 HDC in each stitch around, SS to back loops of first HDC.
3. CH 1, *HDC in next stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch* repeat around, SS to first HDC.
4. CH 1, *HDC in next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch* repeat around, SS to first SS.
5. CH 1, *HDC into next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch* repeat around, SS to first HDC.
6. CH 1, Working in front loops only DC around, SS to first DC.
7. Repeat round 6 for rounds 7-11.
8. CH 1, HDC into the BLO around, SS to first HDC.

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Weave the remaining yarn through the top row, tighten, and fasten off.