Nesting Wicker Baskets

Nesting Wicker Baskets Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Nesting Wicker Baskets pattern by ArsBaskets is a set of four crocheted containers designed to nest inside one another for convenient storage and display. The pattern includes instructions for creating baskets in four graduated sizes: Small (3.5" diameter, 3" height), Medium (6.5" diameter, 4" height), Large (8.5" diameter, 5.5" height), and X-Large (11" diameter, 7" height). These functional vessels are ideal for organizing craft supplies, household items, or decorative storage in any room.

Techniques Used

This crochet project employs fundamental techniques suitable for beginners, making it an accessible introduction to constructing three-dimensional containers. The pattern utilizes circular construction, working in continuous rounds to build the basket structure from the base upward. Key techniques include working through back loops only for textural definition, and incorporating a spike stitch variation where stitches are worked one round below the current round to create dimensional detail and structural integrity. Stitch markers are essential for tracking round progression throughout the project.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Used for foundation and construction
• Single Crochet (sc) – The primary stitch for building basket walls
• Single Crochet Through Back Loops Only (sc-tbl) – Creates textural ridges and visual definition
• Single Crochet One Round Below (sc-rb) – A spike stitch variation that adds dimensional detail by anchoring stitches into the previous round
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

The Nesting Wicker Baskets are constructed using polyester or cotton cord in a chunky to heavy worsted weight, totaling 100 meters (109 yards) and 450 grams for the complete set. The yarn is worked in brown, providing a natural, wicker-like appearance that complements the basket aesthetic. A 7 mm crochet hook is recommended as the primary tool, though hook size may be adjusted based on individual yarn weight and desired tension. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking rounds throughout construction. The pattern specifies a gauge of 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) over the first five rounds, providing a reference point for achieving proper basket proportions and structure.