Basket RELIEF Medium

Basket RELIEF Medium – Crochet Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Basket RELIEF Medium is a structured crochet container designed by ArsBaskets. This is a functional storage basket with a defined cylindrical shape, featuring a flat bottom and straight sides. The finished basket measures 21 cm (8 inches) in diameter at the base and stands 12 cm (4¾ inches) tall, making it suitable for holding yarn, craft supplies, household items, or decorative storage.

Craft and Primary Technique

This pattern is worked entirely in crochet, classified as an intermediate-level project. The construction method uses circular rounds worked from the bottom up, building the basket structure through continuous rounds joined at the end of each row. The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques including foundation chains, increases for shaping, and post stitches for texture and dimension.

Stitches Used

The RELIEF Basket utilizes the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and turning chains to begin each round
• Single Crochet (sc) – the primary stitch forming the base structure
• Single Crochet Increase (inc) – worked to shape the bottom and expand rounds as needed
• Back Post Single Crochet (BPsc) – creates textured relief detail that gives the basket its distinctive appearance
• Treble Crochet (tr) – provides height and openness in selected areas
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and finish edges
• Single Crochet Through Back Loops (sc-tbl) – creates a defined ridge or textured line

Materials and Tools

The Basket RELIEF Medium is constructed from polyester or cotton cord in 5 mm thickness, with a total yardage of 100 meters (109 yards) and weight of 450 grams. The main color is yellow, with an optional accent using a small amount of yellow cord (90 m/99 yds) for a label or decorative element if desired. A 7 mm crochet hook is used to work the chunky cord material, and a stitch marker is essential for tracking rounds throughout the project.

Gauge and Construction Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 cm (4 inches) over the first 4 rounds when working with 5 mm polyester cord and a 7 mm hook. Maintaining accurate gauge is important for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern instructions emphasize using a stitch marker to track rounds, checking stitch counts after each round for accuracy, and beginning each round with a chain-1 that should not be counted as an active stitch. Rounds are joined using a slip stitch to the first single crochet of the round.

Difficulty Level

Classified as an intermediate project, the Basket RELIEF Medium requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches and comfort working in continuous rounds. The use of post stitches (back post single crochet) and the need to maintain consistent stitch counts make this suitable for crocheters with some experience, rather than absolute beginners.