Square Wide Striped Basket

Square Wide Striped Basket

What Is Being Made

The Square Wide Striped Basket is a crochet container cover designed to fit over a collapsible storage bin with dimensions of 10.5" x 10.5" x 11" high. This project creates a decorative cubicle cover that slides down over a standard storage container, transforming a basic plastic bin into a stylish home organization solution. The basket features a distinctive wide striped chevron pattern worked in contrasting colors.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level crochet project uses the half double crochet (HDC) stitch as its primary construction method, combined with a chevron pattern to create the characteristic V-shaped striping effect. The chevron design is worked by holding two strands of yarn together throughout the project, which creates a thicker, more structured fabric ideal for a storage container cover. The pattern employs color changes to establish the wide striped appearance, alternating between a main color and contrasting color to build the visual impact of the design.

Stitches Used

• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – the primary stitch forming the body of the basket
• Chain (CH) – used for foundation and turning chains
• Single Crochet (SC) – used for joining and shaping
• Single Crochet Decrease (SC DEC) – used to shape the chevron pattern and reduce stitches where needed
• Slip Stitch (SLP ST) – used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This project calls for worsted weight yarn, specifically recommended in the aran weight category. The designer suggests using Red Heart Super Saver or another stiff yarn variety, as these yarns provide the structure needed for a functional storage container cover. The color combination used in the example features "Heather Gray" and "Aran" shades. Total yardage requirements are approximately 600 yards of main color (MC) and 400 yards of contrasting color (CC), for a total of roughly 1,000 yards.

The pattern is worked with two strands held together throughout, which requires selecting an appropriate crochet hook size to accommodate the doubled yarn. Hook sizes recommended include L (11/8mm), K (10.5/6.5mm), or G (6/4.0mm), with hook selection depending on desired fabric density and the specific yarn being used.

Finishing and Assembly

The finished cover is designed to be a pull-over style that slides down over the collapsible storage bin. To keep the cover securely in place, the pattern recommends using either Velcro dots or strips or alternatively sewing the cover to the bin using a needle and thread. This dual attachment option allows crafters to choose between a removable cover (using Velcro) or a permanently attached cover (using thread).