Carry-All Trays

Carry-All Trays by Stephanie Lau

What is Being Made

This crochet pattern collection features a set of functional carry-all trays designed to organize small items throughout your home. The pattern includes instructions for creating trays in multiple shapes and sizes: square, rectangular, and circular options. The rectangular and circular tray variations feature cuffed edges for a contemporary, modern aesthetic.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project suitable for beginner-level crafters. Crochet is a fiber arts technique that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, building fabric from the ground up. This method is ideal for constructing structured, three-dimensional items like storage trays because it creates a naturally sturdy fabric that holds its shape well.

Stitches and Special Techniques Used

• Foundation Single Crochet: A foundational stitch technique that combines the chain stitch and single crochet in one step, creating a stable base row with built-in structure. This stitch is particularly useful for projects requiring defined edges and consistent tension from the very beginning.
• Single Crochet: The basic crochet stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for functional items like storage trays
• Slip Stitch: Used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions in circular and cuffed designs
• Chain Stitch: The foundational stitch used to begin the project and create the base structure

Materials and Tools

This beginner-friendly project requires minimal materials. You will need 1 skein of Rewind Yarn in your chosen colorway (the sample shown features the "Greige" colorway), which provides sufficient yardage for square trays. The yarn weight is chunky, which works up quickly and creates a substantial, durable fabric perfect for functional storage pieces.

Additional tools and materials include:

• 4 mm crochet hook: The appropriate hook size for working with chunky-weight yarn
• Yarn needle: For weaving in ends and finishing the project
• Lock ring stitch markers: For tracking stitch placement and pattern repeats
• Embroidery floss: For decorative or finishing details
• Garment tags (optional): For branding or labeling finished pieces

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Stephanie Lau, providing written instructions that can be printed or viewed digitally. The pattern is designed to be supplemented with step-by-step visual guidance, making it accessible for beginners following along with detailed instructions.