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Make a Colorful Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket — Free Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern

Oct 09, 2026 01:11 AM

Close-up of early rounds of a circular crochet base worked in bulky variegated yarn.

Step 1 — Starting the waistcoat single crochet base: early rounds forming the circle.

The Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket is not just your typical home organization accessory – it's a stylish and functional piece that brings a cheerful touch to any space! This vibrant basket is perfect for storing your yarn, crafting supplies, or even as a colorful accent in your living room or workspace. With its sturdy construction and eye-catching design, it's sure to brighten up your day every time you reach for your favorite crafting tools. Stay organized in style with this fun and practical storage solution!

Materials

1.5 Skeins of Bernat Pop! Bulky //147 yards // 100% Acrylic //

N/15 9.00 MM Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Craft Scissors

Gauge

4"= 5 STS

4"= 7 Rows

9 INCHES from the cuff

16 inches length

Abbreviations and Stitches Utilized

sc=single crochet

hdc=half double crochet

hdc blo slst=back loop half double crochet

dc=double crochet

tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

sl st= slip stitch

ch=chain

The Pattern

Make a Colorful Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket — Free Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern

Waistcoat SC Stitch Utilized Throughout

RND 1: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, 8 STS total, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 2: SC into all of the STS TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 3: SC into the first ST once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 4: SC into the first TWO STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 5: SC into the first THREE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 6: SC into the first FOUR STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 7: SC into the first FIVE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 8: SC into the first SIX STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

Make a Colorful Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket — Free Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern

RND 9: SC into the first SEVEN STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 10: SC into the first EIGHT STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 11: SC into the first NINE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 12: SC into the first TEN STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 13: SC into the first ELEVEN STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

RND 14: SC into the first TWELVE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.

Make a Colorful Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket — Free Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern

RND 15-RND 33: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work. At the final round, [33] SL ST to complete final work.

Also, I cuffed the trim of the basket as a design look!

Make a Colorful Crochet Pop Yarn Storage Basket — Free Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern