Crochet Elegant Textured Storage Basket Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Textured Storage Basket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn in cream
• Size K (6.5mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Leather straps for handles
• Rivets or sewing equipment for attaching handles

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Start with a magic circle. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the circle. Join with a sl st to first sc. (8 sts)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (32 sts)
5. Continue this pattern, increasing by 8 sts each round, until the base measures approximately 10 inches in diameter.

Sides:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
2. Repeat Round 1 until the sides are 12 inches high.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Attach leather straps as handles using rivets or by sewing them on securely.

Your elegant crochet storage basket is now complete!