How to Crochet a Beautiful Basket

Jul 18, 2025 08:26 AM

Create Beautiful Crocheted Baskets: A Complete Guide with Yarn and Patterns

Crocheting a beautiful basket can be such a fun and rewarding project! Not only does it allow you to let your creativity shine, but it also provides a practical way to store and organize your belongings. Choosing your favorite yarn colors and stitch patterns can truly add a personal touch to your basket, making it a unique and charming addition to your home decor. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, creating a lovely basket is a delightful way to spend your time and showcase your crafting skills. So go ahead, grab your hook and yarn, and let's crochet something wonderful together!

Materials

#4 Medium Weight Yarn

I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL #4 Medium weight yarn

Crochet hook size 4 mm

Scissors

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Stitches Used & Code

Magic ring
ch = chain
st = stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
csc = center single crochet *crochet in between the legs of the single crochet stitch in the previous row
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
REP = repeat
rsc = reverse single crochet *work from left to right
” = inches

Note

This crochet basket collection is made in sizes S (Small), M (Medium), and L (Large).

Yarn needed: 45 (60, 82) Yards

Gauge unblocked: 17.5 csc X 24 rounds = 4"

Measurements

Small = 8.22″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall
Medium = 10.97″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall
Large = 13.71″ Circumference X 3.23″ Tall

Crochet Basket Pattern

Notes

All sizes start the same:

Small: make the base total of 6 rounds
Medium: make the base total of 8 rounds
Large: make the base total of 10 rounds

We’ll start working on the base of the basket first. Make sure to place the stitch marker into the first stitch in every round.

Base

Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring sp. Total of 6 sc.

Round 2: 2 csc into each st around. Total of 12 csc (Check picture below).

Create Beautiful Crocheted Baskets: A Complete Guide with Yarn and Patterns

Round 3: *2 csc, 1 csc* REP from *TO* around. Total of 18 csc.

Round 4: *1 csc into each of next 2 st, 2 csc* REP from *TO* around. Total of 24 csc.

Round 5: *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 3 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 30 csc.

Round 6: 1 csc into each of next 2 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 4 st* REP from *TO* until you have 3 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 2 st. Total of 36 csc.

Round 7: *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 5 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 42 csc.

Round 8: 1 csc into each of next 3 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 6 st* REP from *TO* until you have 4 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 3 st. Total of 48 csc.

Round 9: *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 7 st* REP from *TO* around. Total of 54 csc.

Round 10: 1 csc into each of next 4 st, *2 csc, 1 csc into each of next 8 st* REP from *TO* until you have 5 st left, 2 csc into next st, 1 csc into each of next 4 st. Total of 60 csc.