Free crochet pattern
Sturdy chunky crochet basket with handles
This storage basket is worked in a continuous spiral of single crochet using super bulky yarn, starting with a flat circular base, turning a crisp corner with a back-loop round, and building straight sides with two cut-out handles. It stands about 6 inches tall and 7.5 inches across.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Yarn weight | Super bulky (#6) |
| Yardage | 150–180 yd (137–165 m) |
| Hook | 8 mm |
| Gauge | 8 sc and 9 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). |
| Finished size | 7.5 in (19 cm) diameter, 6 in (15 cm) tall |
| Time | about 2.5 hours |
Materials
- Super bulky weight (#6) yarn or cotton cord, about 170 yd / 155 m (or worsted yarn held three together)
- 8 mm (US L-11) crochet hook
- Stitch marker, tapestry needle
Yarn Kit & Substitution Options
This pattern calls for 180 yards of weight #6 yarn. Select a suggested yarn to see required skeins and estimated cost:
Caron Simply Soft · 100% Acrylic
315 yds per skein · High-yield yardage, silky no-scratch texture
1 skeins required
approx. $$5.49 total
Abbreviations (US terms)
- magic ring
- single crochet
- increase
- back loop only
- chain
- skip
- slip stitch
- stitch
- stitches
- repeat
- round
- place marker
Notes before you start
- Work in a continuous spiral; move the marker up each round.
- Tight stitches make the basket stand up on its own.
Row progress: 0 of 14 done (0%)
Base
0 of 8 done- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)Mark row complete
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)Mark row complete
- Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc; rep from * around. (18)Mark row complete
- Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * around. (24)Mark row complete
- Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30)Mark row complete
- Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36)Mark row complete
- Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42)Mark row complete
- Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, inc; rep from * around. (48)Mark row complete
Sides and handles
0 of 6 done- Rnd 9: Sc blo in each st around. (48)Mark row complete
- Rnds 10–19: Sc in each st around. (48)Mark row complete
- Rnd 20: Sc in next 6 sts, ch 8, sk next 8 sts, sc in next 16 sts, ch 8, sk next 8 sts, sc in next 10 sts. (32 sc, 2 ch-8 sps)Mark row complete
- Rnd 21: Sc in each sc and 8 sc in each ch-8 sp around. (48)Mark row complete
- Rnd 22: Sc in each st around. (48)Mark row complete
- Sl st in next st to smooth the spiral step. Fasten off.Mark row complete
Working on:
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
Finishing
- Weave in ends on the inside.
- Fold the top 1 in (2.5 cm) outward for a cuff if you like.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make my basket stiffer?
Use a smaller hook, hold the yarn double, or work in cotton cord. You can also slide a cut plastic canvas circle into the base.
How do I make the basket bigger?
Continue the base increases, adding 6 stitches per round, then work the sides even. Space the handles evenly across your new stitch count.
