How to Crochet a Beautiful Basket: A DIY Project

Crocheting a beautiful basket can be such a fun and rewarding DIY project! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a delightful basket can add a touch of charm to your home decor. The best part is that you can customize it with different colors and patterns to match your style perfectly.

Materials

Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook 4 mm, lace.

Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• St = stitch
• Sc = single crochet
• Dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
• Inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
• Dc = double crochet
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Rnd = Round

Instructions

I don’t join rounds with the help of slip stitch but crochet in a circle.

Crochet with two strands of yarn.

Basket

RND 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.

RND 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).

RND 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).

RND 4: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).

RND 5: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).

RND 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).

RND 7: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (42 sts).

RND 8: *sc in each of next 6 sts, inc* (48 sts).

RND 9-11: sc in each of next st around.

RND 12: *dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st*

Popcorn Stitch:

4 dc in next st, drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook into the first st from four dc's, grab the dropped loop and pull it through the st.

RND 13-15: sc in each of next st. Don’t cast off.

Handle

Sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn.

Work approx 12 cm in sc’s. Cast off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing

Sew the handle and lace to the basket.