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Small Crochet Basket Pattern

This quick small crochet basket pattern with handles is a great addition to any home. It is sturdy durable and and can withstand a lot of use.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1 mini crochet basket
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • #4 Medium worsted weight (Afgan, Aran, 10ply) yarn - in a color of you choice
  • 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

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.

Finished Size

  • About 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter and 2.36 inches (6 cm) high.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

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

Pattern Notes

  • Use two strands of yarn when crocheting this pattern.

Instructions

  • Foundation - MR, or ch5, sl st in 1st ch to join to form a ring.
  • 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]
  • Round 2 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), (2sc) in every st, sl st in 1st sc to join. [20sc]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • Round 5 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in the back loop of each st, sl st 1st sc to join. [40sc]
  • Round 6 - 9 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), sc in both loops to the end, sl st in 1st sc to join. [40sc]
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.