The Blossom Basket: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Heirloom-Quality Easter Basket

Introduction

Move beyond basic woven baskets with this unique, textured design that mimics a blooming flower. The Blossom Basket features a sturdy, ribbed base that blossoms into a ruffled, petal-like edge, creating a stunning and functional centerpiece for your Easter celebrations. This heirloom-quality basket is perfect for holding eggs, treats, or spring flowers, and its elegant design will be cherished for years to come. The combination of a smooth, dense single crochet body and a delicate, ruffled top edge in a contrasting color makes this project both satisfying to make and beautiful to display.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Cream or Soft White – Approx. 200 yards
  • Contrast Color (CC): Blush Pink or Sage Green – Approx. 100 yards
• Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors

Gauge

14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Always check your gauge to ensure the basket is the correct size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes

• The basket is worked in continuous rounds (spiral) for the base and sides. Do not join at the end of rounds unless specified.
• The ruffled edge is worked in joined rounds.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Work all stitches firmly to create a sturdy basket.

Base (worked in MC)

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (54 sts)

Round 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (60 sts)

Sides (worked in MC)

Round 11: Working in the back loops only, sc in each st around. (60 sts) This creates a distinct ridge for the base.

Rounds 12-18: Sc in each st around. (60 sts) Continue until the sides measure approximately 3 inches from the base. Fasten off MC.

Ruffled Edge (worked in CC)

Round 19: Join CC with a sl st in any st. Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 petals)

Round 20: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 tr in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 petals, now larger)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Handle (optional, worked in MC)

Chain: Make a chain of 40 sts.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (39 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. (39 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attaching the Handle: Sew the handle to the inside of the basket on opposite sides, ensuring it is secure. Weave in all remaining ends.

Finishing Touches

Gently block the basket if desired to shape the ruffled edge. Fill with Easter eggs, flowers, or treats for a beautiful spring display. Enjoy your heirloom-quality Blossom Basket!