Product Description
Create a beautiful chunky basket using natural cotton rope, perfect for storage and display in a bedroom or bathroom. The pattern includes full written and photo instructions for both right and left handed crocheters - covering how to craft the base and sides and how to add integrated handles. The coarseness of the material creates a rigid basket that keeps its shape, even when empty. The “medium” basket is 27 cm in diameter and 18 cm high. The pattern uses UK terms.
This basket uses 6mm cotton macrame cord or 6mm upholstery piping cord. Use a 100% cotton twisted rope ("12 ends") rather than the woven wrapped variety. This rope/cord is typically sold by weight, and the Medium sized basket pattern uses a full 1kg roll (approx 130m).
The baskets shown on the front of the pattern, and on this website are nested small and medium baskets, but have 1 extra row on the sides to make them 3cm taller than the basic pattern. If you work firmly you can get this extra height from your roll of cord.
Chunky Rope Basket by Fiona Meade Crochet
What is Being Made
This project creates a practical crochet rope basket suitable for storage and organization. The basket is constructed using chunky rope as the primary material, resulting in a sturdy container with excellent structure and visual appeal. The finished piece works well for holding items around the home and can be customized in size based on the crafter's needs.
Techniques Used
The Chunky Rope Basket employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its functional design:
- Single Crochet – Used throughout the pattern to create tight, durable stitches that provide structural integrity
- Working in the Round – The basket is constructed by crocheting in continuous rounds, building the base and sides upward
- Rope Handling – The pattern includes specific instructions for managing the thick rope material, with guidance on how to start, maintain tension, and work with the bulk of the material
- Twisting Technique – The pattern incorporates a twisting method as the rope comes off the roll, which helps prevent buckling and ensures the basket maintains proper shape and dangle-free appearance
- Tension Management – Instructions address holding the working yarn between twists and the roll to maintain consistent tension throughout the project
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used in this basket is single crochet, which creates a dense, sturdy fabric ideal for a functional storage container. This basic but effective stitch choice makes the pattern accessible to beginners while producing a basket with excellent structural support.
Materials
The pattern calls for 8kg of UPM upholstery cord as the main yarn material, providing the chunky rope texture that defines this project. A 15mm crochet hook is recommended, specifically a regular metal hook without a plastic handle, as this accommodates the rough handling required when working with thick rope. The pattern notes that twisted cord (rather than braided cord) is preferable for this application, as it works better with the crochet technique and rope handling methods described.
Difficulty Level
This project is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet. Despite working with chunky materials that may seem intimidating, the straightforward single crochet stitch and clear instructions for rope management make it accessible to crafters at all skill levels.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Varied |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Fiona Meade Crochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | It is best to use a solid 10mm aluminium hook with no added handle. Plastic hooks can bend when pulling the rope through. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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