Crochet Storage Basket Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a simple and elegant crochet storage basket. It is durable and can hold various items like fruits, yarn, or small accessories.

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 200g)
• Weaving needle
• Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Measuring tape (optional)

Gauge:

Approximately 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

1. Start with a magic ring: Begin by creating a magic ring. Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch in the round).
2. Round 1: Work 10 dc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight and join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (10 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, then make 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st (20 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the following stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (30 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the following stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st. (40 dc)
6. Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. Repeat for 6 rounds to create the height of the basket.
7. Finishing: After completing the height, switch to a rib stitch edge at the top. For this, ch 1, sc in the first stitch. *Ch 1, skip the next stitch, sc in the following stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st.
8. Weave in any loose ends with a weaving needle.

Dimensions:

Approximately 10 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall. Adjust the number of rounds to customize the height as desired.

Happy crocheting! Enjoy your new storage basket!