Crochet Basket With Handles

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Learn how to make a simple crochet basket with handles. This easy pattern is beginner-friendly and is quick to make with thick yarn and a large hook.

A hand picking up blue yarn from a crochet basket with handles.

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About This Crochet Basket

This crochet basket is worked in one piece, with the basket handles crocheted into the basket in the last four rounds.
It features a simple decorative crochet edge that is made with reverse single crochet stitches (which is very easy to do).
This basket is a medium to large basket that can double up as a small tote bag.
Make it in any color you like to suit your decor.
This basket is small enough to use for storage on a shelf and large enough for it to look great sitting on the floor next to a table or desk.
This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

If you like this basket pattern, you might also like these simple round double crochet basket with coasters, this small crochet basket pattern with handles, or these crochet basket patterns.

What Type Of Yarn To Use

I used two strands of #4 medium (worsted, Afgan, Aran, 10ply) acrylic yarn for this crochet basket pattern.

The double thickness of the yarn makes it sturdy, and the sides hold up without extra support for a large crochet basket of this size.

You could also use other yarn weights like super bulky yarn, or Bernat blanket yarn.

However, if you use other yarn weights you will have to adjust the hook size by going down a size or two than what is recommended on the yarn label.

This is because when making a crocheted basket you want the stitches to be nice and tight so that the basket sides with stand firm without other support.

And if you do use a different yarn weight and hook size your basket could be larger or smaller depending on the weights you use.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know how to make a chain stitch, single crochet (sc), and slip stitch to make this crochet basket with a handle pattern.

Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)

In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.

Reverse Single Crochet (RSC)

In this pattern, you will be using a technique called 'reverse single crochet,' it adds a lovely decorative edge to your items.

If you are not familiar with it, no worries! Head over to our post on how to make a reverse single crochet to get the hang of it.

It is simple and adds a fun twist to your crochet projects!

Step By Step Tutorial

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

#4 medium (worsted, Afgan, Aran, 10 ply) 100% acrylic yarn, or similar

This pattern is worked with two stands of yarn worsted yarn.
You will need two lots of yarn, each being 196.5 yards (180 meters) long in any color.

The overall total of yarn needed to make this basket is about 393 yards (360 meters).

Crochet Hook

8mm hook

Notions

Scissors
Yarn needle

Finished Size

An empty crochet basket on a marble surface against a dark background.

This crochet basket with handles is about 8.5 inches (22 cm) in diameter and about 9 inches (23cm) high.

Gauge

10 single crochet stitches and 13 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10cm) square using a 8 mm hook.

Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

MR - magic ring
ch - chain stitch
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip
st/sts - stitch/stitches
rpt - repeat
FLO - front of loop
BLO - back of loop
RSC - reverse single crochet

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terms

The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.

This crochet basket is crocheted in a spiral, so do not join rounds.
Use a stitch marker to make the first stitch of each round as you go.
This basket is worked using two strands of #4 worsted weight yarn.

Pattern Instructions

Round One

Round 1 - Make 6 single crochets in a magic ring. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 1 - 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make 2 single crochets into each stitch around. [The stitch count for this round is 12 single crochets.]

Abbreviated version

Round 2 - 2sc in each st around. [12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [18 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 3 - (2sc in next st, sc in next), rpt 6 times. [18sc]

Round Four

Round 4 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [24 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 4 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 2-sts), rpt 6 times. [24sc]

Round Five

Round 5 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [30 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 5 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 3-sts), rpt 6 times. [30sc]

Round Six

Round 6 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [36 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 6 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 4-sts), rpt 6 times. [36sc]

Round Seven

Round 7 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [42 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 7 - (2sc in next, sc each of the next 5-sts), rpt 6 times. [42sc]

Round Eight

Round 8 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [48 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 8 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 6-sts), rpt 6 times. [48sc]

Round Nine

Round 9 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [54 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 9 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 7-sts), rpt 6 times. [54sc]

Round Ten

Round 10 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [60 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 10 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 8-sts), rpt 6 times. [60sc]

Round Eleven

Round 11 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [66 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 11 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 9-sts), rpt 6 times. [66sc]

Round Twelve

Round 12 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 10 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [72 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 12 - (2sc in next st, sc each of the next 10-sts), rpt 6 times. [72sc]

Rounds Thirteen and Fourteen

Image showing how rounds 13 and 14 are worked into round 12.

Round 13 - Slip stitch into the front loop (FLO) of each stitch of round 12. [72 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 13 - Sl st in FLO of each st of round 12. [72sts]

Round 14 - Make one single crochet in the back loop (BLO) of each stitch of round 12. [72 single crochet stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 14 - Sc in BLO of each st of round 12. [72sc]

Round Fifteen - Thirty Four

Rounds 15 - 34 - Make a single crochet into each stitch of round 14. After working the last round (27) slip stitch into the next stitch. [You should still have 72 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rounds 15 - 34 - Sc in each st or round 14. After working the last round (27) sl st into next st. [72sts]

Round Thirty Five

Shaping the Handles

Round 35 - Make a single crochet into each of the next 12 stitches, then chain 12, skip 12 stitches, then make 1 single crochet into each of the next 24 stitches, chain 12, skip 12 stitches, then single crochet into the next 12 stitches. [72 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 35 - Sc in the next 12-sts, then ch12, sk 12-sts, sc in the next 24-st, ch12, sk 12-sts, sc in next 12-sts. [72st]

Round Thirty Six

Round 36 - Single crochet into the next 12 stitches, then make 1 single crochet in each of the 12 chain stitches, then single crochet in the next 24 stitches, make a single crochet into each of the next 12 chain stitches, then make 1 single crochet stitch into the next 12 stitches.

Abbreviated version

Round 36 - sc in next 12-st, then make sc in each of the 12ch-sts, sc in next 24st, then sc in each of the 12ch-sts, sc in next 12-sts. [72st]

Round Thirty Seven

Round 37 - Make a single crochet into each stitch around, then slip stitch into the next stitch. [72 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 37 - Sc in each st around, sl st into next st. [72st]

Round Thirty Eight

Round 38 - Reverse single crochet (RSC) in each stitch around, cut yarn, and fasten off. [72 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 38 - RSC in each st around, cut yarn, and fasten off. [72st]

Image showing the top of the basket finished with reverse single crochet stitches.

Finishing

Pull the starting yarn tail tight to close the magic circle, then use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you put handles on a crochet basket?

There are two ways to put handles onto a crochet basket. One way is to work the handles into the basket as you crochet, like in this pattern. The other way is to crochet the handles separately and sew them into place.

What is the best crochet stitch for a basket?

The best crochet stitch for a basket is a short stitch like a single crochet or half double crochet because these are short stitches that crochet into firm and tight fabric which is ideal for baskets.

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