How to Make Crochet Hanging Baskets

What You’ll Need to Make Your Baskets

You will need the following materials to make one hanging basket:

• Hobbi.com 100% Cotton Ribbon Yarn in Anthracite Gray (06)
• 3/4 of a skein (approx. 100 yards)
• Size N (9mm) Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry/yarn needle (optional: for weaving in ends)

• Ch: Chain.
• Sc: Single Crochet.
• Dc: Double Crochet.
• HHDC: Herringbone Half Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and draw through the stitch AND the 1st loop on the hook, yarn over and draw through remaining loops on hook.
• Sp: Space.
• Ss: Slip Stitch.
• Sts: Stitches.
• SCBO: Single Crochet in Back Loop Only.

Hanging Basket Measurements

The finished hanging basket measures 6” wide X 14” long while hanging with the weight of vegetables in it.

The Free Pattern

Make a magic circle (also called magic loop or ring).

Rounds Instructions

Rounds 5-11: CH1, HHDC twice in first st, HHDC in remaining sts until last st, HHDC twice in last st; join to beginning ch1 sp with SS (46 Sts at end of round 11).

Rounds 12-15: CH1, SCBO twice in first st, SCBO in remaining sts until last st, SCBO twice in last st; join to beginning ch1 sp with SS (54 Sts at end of round 15).

After joining the last round, ch5 and then cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to weave in. Insert the hook into the same space and pull the tail through to secure.

Weave in loose ends and enjoy your new hanging basket!