Small Crochet Basket Pattern With Handles

Learn how to make this simple small crochet basket pattern. It is the perfect size for a desk or table and can be used to store many different items.

A mini crochet basket with foil wrapped chocolates.

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About This Small Crochet Basket

This small crochet basket pattern is ideal for beginners and works up quickly.
These baskets are made with double strands of worsted-weight yarn, making them thick and sturdy.
You will want to use a hook size smaller than recommended for a thick yarn because it gives a nice and tight stitch which will help make the sides stand tall.
The size of these baskets can easily be adjusted by increasing rounds in the base and the sides of the basket.
If you like this pattern you might also like this page on free crochet basket patterns.
This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

What To Use These Baskets For

These baskets are perfect for storing many different small items:

Use them in the kitchen to hold small items like nuts, fruit, or sweets.
They are great for storing bits and pieces on your office desk.
Use a mini crochet basket or two in the bathroom or bedroom to store scrunchies, hair pins, jewelry, and more.
Make them for the holidays to hold Easter or Christmas treats, or use them as gift bags for homemade treats.

Yarn To Use

You can use just about any yarn to make crochet baskets, but some are better than others.

When selecting yarn for crochet baskets, consider things like the durability and texture of the yarn.

The most common types of yarn used to make baskets are:

Cotton yarn
Acrylic yarn
T-shirt yarn
Jute or hemp yarn
Wool yarn
Bulky or chunky yarn

For this pattern, I used two strands of #4 medium (worsted weight, 10ply) acrylic/viscose yarn in a tweed color.

I did this because after testing the pattern with one strand of my chosen yarn, the sides did not hold up as well as I would have liked.

You could even use three or more strands of other lighter yarn weights to make crochet baskets, for example:

I used three strands of #3 light (DK, 8ply) cotton yarn to make the basket in this pattern for round crochet coasters and basket set.

Using three strands gave me the sturdy structure I wanted for the basket.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches like chain stitch, single crochet and slip stitch to make this small crochet basket.

Step By Step Tutorial

Below you will find step-by-step instructions for how to crochet a small basket with handles.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

#4 Medium worsted weight (Afghan, Aran, 10ply) yarn
You will need 2 strands of yarn, each about 32 yards (30 meters) long.

Hook

6.5 mm (K-10.5) hook

Notions

Scissors
Yarn needle

Finished Size

Two empty crochet baskets on a wooden board.

The finished size of this crochet mini basket is about 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter and 2.36 inches (6 cm) high.

Gauge

The gauge is not that important for this project. However, if you find that the stitches are not firm and tight, consider going down a hook size or two.

Stitches Used In This Pattern - US Terms

MR - magic ring
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch/stitches
rpt - repeat
rnd - round

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Pattern Notes

Use two strands of yarn when crocheting this pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Note: Use two strands of yarn throughout.

Basket Base

Foundation - Magic ring, or chain 5, slip stitch into the 1st chain to join to form a ring.

Abbreviated version

Foundation - MR, or ch5, sl st in 1st ch to join to form a ring.

Row One

Round 1 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 10 single crochets in the ring, (pull the ring tight if magic ring), then slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 10 single crochets in the ring.]

Abbreviated version

Round 1 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 10sc in circle, (pull the circle tight if magic ring) sl st in 1st sc to join. [10sc]

Row Two

Round 2 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 2 single crochets in every stitch, then slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 20 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 2 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), (2sc) in every st, sl st in 1st sc to join. [20sc]

Row Three

Round 3 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, the 2 single crochets in the next, repeat from * to the end of the round, slip stitch in 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 30 single crochets stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 3 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), *1sc, 2sc in the next stitch, rpt from * to the end of the rnd, sl st in 1st sc to join. [30sc]

Row Four

Round 4 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), *1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, repeat from * to the end of the round, slip stitch in 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 40 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 4 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), *1sc in the next 2-sts, 2sc in the next st, rpt from * to the end of the rnd, sl st in 1st st to join. [40sc]

Row Five

In round five single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop of stitches.

Side of the basket

Round 5 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch, then slip stitch it the 1st single crochet to join [You should have 40 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version

Round 5 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in the back loop of each st, sl st 1st sc to join. [40sc]

Row Six - Nine

Round 6 - 9 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), single crochet in both loops of each stitch to the end, slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 40 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version

Round 6 - 9 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), sc in both loops to the end, sl st in 1st sc to join. [40sc]

Row Ten

Crochet basket with the start of crocheted handles.

Making the handles

Round 10 - Chain 5, skip 4 stitches, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches, chain 5, skip 4 stitches, and single crochet in each of the next 16 stitches.

Abbreviated version

Round 10 - Ch5, sk 4-sts, 1sc in next st, 1sc in the next 15-sts, ch5, skip 4-sts, 1sc in next 16-sts.

Row Eleven

Round 11 - Work 6 single crochets in the chain 5 space (handle), make 1 single crochet in each of the next 16 stitches, then make 6 single crochet into the chain 5 space (handle), then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches, then slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Abbreviated version

Round 11 - 6sc in ch-5 sp, 1sc in the next 16-sts, 6sc in ch-5 sp, 1sc in the next 15-sts, sl st into the 1st sc to join. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Note: On the last round after the second handle only 15 single crochets are worked not 16, and the round is finished with a slip-stitch into the first stitch to keep the height of the end of the row similar to the start.

A crochet basket filled with manderines.

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to care for crochet baskets?

The care instructions will depend on the type of yarn you use.

However, as a general rule gentle hand washing would be the best way to maintain the quality of your crochet basket.

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Two mini baskets filled with fruit and nuts.

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