Dip Edge Striped Crochet Basket in Bernat Blanket - Downloadable PDF

Dip Edge Striped Crochet Basket in Bernat Blanket

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from the Bernat Design Team creates a functional storage basket with a distinctive dip edge detail and striped colorway. The finished basket measures approximately 14 inches [35.5 cm] in diameter and stands 9½ inches [24.5 cm] high, making it an ideal size for organizing household items, yarn storage, or decorative display.

What Is Being Made

A beginner-friendly crochet basket featuring a cylindrical body with an open top and a textured dip edge border. The basket incorporates color changes to create horizontal stripes throughout the design, adding visual interest to this practical container project.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Circular construction: The basket is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up, using slip stitch joins to complete each round
• Increases: Strategic increases are worked evenly around the basket to create the expanding cylindrical shape, with 8 stitches increased evenly across multiple rounds
• Back loop only stitching: Specific rounds are worked into back loops only to create texture and definition in the basket structure
• Color changes: Multiple yarn strands are joined at designated points to introduce striped patterning
• Marker placement: Stitch markers are used to track the beginning of rounds and measure progress

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch throughout the entire basket
• Chain stitch (ch): Used to begin rounds and create the foundation
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and maintain the circular construction

Materials and Yarn Information

This pattern is designed for Bernat Blanket yarn, a super chunky weight yarn that creates quick, cozy projects. The yarn is worked with 2 strands held together throughout the pattern, which creates a dense, sturdy fabric ideal for a basket that will hold weight and maintain its shape. The gauge is 7 single crochets and 7 rows measuring 4 inches [10 cm] when worked with 2 strands held together. A standard crochet hook appropriate for super chunky yarn is required, though the specific hook size is not listed in the provided pattern excerpt.

Skill Level

Rated as Easy, this project is suitable for beginners and those new to crochet. The straightforward construction using only single crochet stitches and basic increases makes it an excellent introduction to working in the round and creating structured projects with shaping.

Pattern Format

This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern provided by Bernat, making it accessible for crocheters who prefer digital instructions they can reference on a device or print for offline use.