How to Make a Crochet Bathroom Basket for Storage and Style

Looking to add a touch of charm and organization to your bathroom? A crochet bathroom basket is just the solution you need! By incorporating this cozy and handmade element into your space, you can elevate the aesthetics while keeping your toiletries neatly stored and easily accessible. These adorable baskets can hold everything from towels to extra toilet paper rolls, bringing a warm and welcoming vibe to your bathroom decor.

Notes

Skill Level

Easy

Great for Storage

This basket is a great small storage solution with sturdiness, perfect for storing bathroom items, small toys, and more. You could also make a basket for blankets using a larger hook size and super bulky weight yarn (like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick).

Beginner Friendly

The pattern is fairly straightforward, and even if you are new to crochet, you will be able to make a beautiful set.

Skills Required

This project requires you to be able to create a chain and work in basic crochet stitches – single crochet.

Size Information

The diameter of the base is 7″ with a height of 7.5″ including the handle.

Gauge: 10 stitches in 12 rows = 4 inches.

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

1 x Lion Brand Fast Track – Grey

A mixtape or t-shirt yarn/cotton yarn is best.

Please note: The Lion Brand Fast Track Yarn I used is now discontinued. You can find a substitute here – Yarn Sub.

Hook

Crochet Hook – 10 mm (US N/15)

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

The pattern is written using US terms and abbreviations.

• SL-ST – slip stitch
• CH – chain
• SC – single crochet
• DC – double crochet
• PM – place marker

Pattern Instructions

Please note: place a stitch marker at the end of the first round so you know where the rounds begin and end.

Make a 4 chain and join with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring.

Round Instructions

1. Round 1: (RS) – 1 chain; 8 single crochet in ring (8 stitches) PM.
2. Round 2: 2 single crochet in each single crochet. (16 stitches)
3. Round 3: *1 single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet* repeat from * to end. (24 stitches)
4. Round 4: 1 single crochet in each single crochet.
5. Round 5: *1 single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet* repeat from * to end. (36 stitches)
6. Round 6: 1 single crochet in each single crochet.
7. Round 7: 1 single crochet in each single crochet.
8. Round 8: single crochet into the back loop of every stitch.
9. Rounds 9-18: single crochet into every stitch.
   *Please note: You can work more rounds if you want your basket to be taller.
10. Place markers where you want the handles to start and finish so that you can count out your stitches.
11. Round 19: single crochet 6, skip 6 stitches, chain 10, single crochet into 12 stitches, skip 6 stitches, chain 10, single crochet into 6 stitches.
12. Round 20: single crochet into every stitch, 10 single crochet over each chain section for the handles, single crochet to the marker.
13. Round 21: repeat round 20.
14. Finish with a slip stitch and weave in any loose ends.