Crochet Strawberry Basket

Oh, the crochet strawberry basket is an absolute delight to make! Picture yourself skillfully weaving vibrant yarn into a charming basket shape that resembles a ripe strawberry, complete with leaves and all. It's not just a practical container for storing your goodies; it's a delightful piece of handmade art that brings a touch of whimsy to any space. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a fun project or a beginner eager to learn new techniques, creating a crochet strawberry basket is sure to bring a smile to your face. The best part? You can fill it with actual strawberries as a cute and functional centerpiece for your table. Happy crocheting!

Materials Needed

Yarn

Crochet Hook

Starting the Base

Perfect Circle

Begin by crocheting a perfect circle with 13 rounds using green yarn.

First Round of Single Crochet

After completing the green circle, make a round of single crochet stitches.

Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning and end of the round.

First Round of Double Crochet

Create a round of double crochet stitches. This round will start to make the basket turn upwards.

Creating the Strawberries

First Row

Start with three chain stitches to replace the first double crochet.

Make two more double crochet stitches in green yarn.

Switch to red yarn.

In the next stitch, create a "strawberry" by making five incomplete double crochet stitches (leaving two loops on the hook for each) and then pulling the yarn through all six loops on the hook at once.

Switch back to green yarn and make three double crochet stitches.

Repeat the pattern of one red strawberry followed by three green double crochet stitches around the entire row. Ensure there are always three green double crochet stitches between each strawberry.

Finishing the Strawberries

Second Row

Cut the red yarn for now.

Make three single crochet stitches in green yarn.

For the top of the strawberry, make three incomplete double crochet stitches (one on the right side of the strawberry, one in the middle, and one on the left side) and pull the yarn through all four loops on the hook at once.

When making the next three single crochet stitches, make sure to crochet over the loose red yarn from the previous row to hide it.

Repeat this pattern around the entire row.

Single Crochet Row After Strawberries

After completing the second row of strawberries, make a full round of single crochet stitches.

Intercalating Strawberries

Second Band

To create the next band of strawberries, you'll need to place them in the middle of the green sections from the previous strawberry band.

Start with three green double crochet stitches.

Make a red strawberry in the next stitch.

Continue with three green double crochet stitches, then a red strawberry, and so on, following the same pattern as the first strawberry band.

Finishing the Second Strawberry Band

Similar to the first band, complete the tops of the strawberries and hide the red yarn with single crochet stitches.

Additional Single Crochet Row

After the second strawberry band, make another round of single crochet stitches.

Third Band of Strawberries

Repeat the process for a third band of strawberries, ensuring they are intercalated as before.

Finishing the Third Strawberry Band

Complete the tops of the strawberries for the third band.

Finishing Touches

Two Rounds

Make one round of single crochet stitches.

Make a second round of single crochet stitches with decreases to narrow the opening of the basket. This is done by making two incomplete single crochet stitches and then pulling the yarn through all three loops on the hook at once.

Optional Embellishments

White Seeds on Strawberries

Use white or off-white yarn and a needle to embroider small stitches on each red strawberry to represent seeds.

Basket Lining

Create a separate lining for the basket using off-white or red yarn. This lining consists of a 13-round perfect circle, followed by a round of single crochet, and then seven rounds of double crochet. Finish the lining with a round of decreasing single crochet stitches. The lining is then crocheted to the inside of the basket to double it.

Side Strawberries

Attach larger, separate crocheted strawberries to the side of the basket as decorative elements.