Small Crochet Basket

Small Crochet Basket by The Left Hookery

What is Being Made

This pattern creates a small crochet basket suitable for storage and organization. The basket is worked in a continuous spiral construction, beginning with a flat circular base that gradually expands before the sides are shaped upward to form the finished container.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project designed for beginners. The pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques accessible to those new to the craft, making it an ideal introductory project for learning basic shaping and construction methods.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Small Crochet Basket employs the following crochet stitches and techniques:

• Magic ring – used to create the foundation ring for starting the pattern
• Chain stitch (ch) – specifically ch1 to help secure the magic ring
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern
• Increases (2dc into the next st) – worked strategically to expand the base and shape the basket sides
• Continuous spiral – the pattern is worked in rounds without joining, creating a seamless construction

The pattern is written using UK crochet terms. The base of the basket is completed over the first four rounds, with Round 5 beginning the shaping of the sides. The base construction uses a repeating increase pattern: Round 2 doubles all stitches from 5 to 10 stitches, Round 3 doubles again to 20 stitches, and Round 4 uses a *dc, 2dc* repeat to reach 30 stitches for the base perimeter.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for the following materials and tools:

• Yarn: 50 meters of recycled cotton rope yarn or other chunky yarn in the super chunky weight category
• Hook: 8mm crochet hook (US size 11 or L-11)
• Notions: stitch marker, yarn needle, and scissors

The use of super chunky yarn with an appropriately sized 8mm hook ensures quick project completion and creates a sturdy, structured basket. The recycled cotton rope yarn provides durability and a natural aesthetic suitable for storage applications.

Additional Notes

The pattern includes guidance on tension and gauge, emphasizing that understanding stitch and row counts per centimeter is essential for achieving the correct finished size. Crafters are advised to roll the yarn into a ball before beginning and to sew in the starting yarn end before shaping the sides for a neat, finished appearance.