Crochet Beautiful Basket

Introduction to Crocheting a Beautiful Basket

Crocheting a beautiful basket can be such a delightful and rewarding experience! With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create a practical and charming piece that adds a touch of handmade warmth to any room. Whether you're organizing your space or looking for a thoughtful DIY gift, this project is sure to bring joy and creativity to your day. So grab your hook, choose your favorite colors, and let's get crocheting!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky ("Yarn Bee" brand mentioned, in tobacco color, about 70 yards).
• Crochet Hook: 12 mm size, though a 9 mm (size M) hook is used for tighter tension.
• Scissors
• Blunt Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Tape Measure

Pattern Instructions

Start with a Magic Ring

• Make a magic ring.
• Chain 1, then make 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
• Pull the tail to tighten the ring.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Increase

• Make 2 sc in each stitch around.
• You'll have 16 sc at the end of this round.

Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Increase Again

• Repeat the pattern from Round 2 to make 2 sc in each stitch around, ending up with 30 sc.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Partial Increase

• Single crochet in the next two stitches, then increase by making 2 sc in the following stitch.
• Repeat around, making sure the piece remains flat.

Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. You should have 38 sc, but exact count can vary.

No Increase

• Make 1 sc in each stitch around.
• Skip the very last stitch before joining with a slip stitch to the first sc. This prevents bulging.

Begin Sides

• Chain 1, then work single crochet back loop only (sc BLO) in each stitch around to create a flat edge.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Begin Half Double Crochet

• Chain 1, then work half double crochet (hdc) in each stitch around.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.

Repeat Round 7

• Continue with hdc in each stitch around.
• Join with a slip stitch to end each round.

Creating the Handle (Round 10)

• Slip stitch up to the first marker.
• Chain 15 (or desired handle length), then join with a slip stitch to the chain one of Round 10.

Slip Stitch Rim and Handle

• Slip stitch in each stitch around the rim.
• For the handle, opt for either slip stitch or single crochet in each of the 15 chain stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Finishing Touches

• Cut the yarn, leaving enough to sew the handle for a clean finish.
• Use a blunt needle to weave in ends and any necessary adjustments to ensure strong and clean edges.

Measurement

• Opening Diameter: 7 inches
• Handle Opening: 4 inches
• Depth: 4 inches

Finally, weave in all ends for a neat finish.