Zpagetti (t-shirt) yarn basket- Wicker st

Zpagetti (T-Shirt) Yarn Basket with Wicker Stitch

What Is Being Made

This project is a crocheted yarn basket designed to store and organize yarn while in use. The finished basket features a compact base measuring 18 cm with a body height of 9.5 cm, making it practical for holding yarn during active crochet projects. The basket is constructed using recycled t-shirt yarn (Zpagetti), combining sustainability with functional home organization.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crafters. The basket is worked in a continuous spiral construction, which means rounds are crocheted without joining unless specifically instructed otherwise. This spiral method creates a seamless, organic appearance and streamlines the building process. The pattern also includes yarn color changes, which are executed by inserting the hook in the final stitch, pulling up a loop without completing it, then finishing the stitch with the new yarn color before continuing.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch featured in this pattern is the Wicker Stitch (WS). This textured stitch is created by inserting the hook into the indicated stitch and pulling up a loop, then dropping the loops from the hook. The hook is then reinserted from front to back into the base stitch to create the characteristic wicker texture. This stitch provides both visual interest and structural integrity to the basket walls.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt yarn in super chunky weight. This yarn is composed of 90% cotton and 10% synthetic fiber, offering durability and sustainability. The project uses approximately 250 grams of Light Blue shade and 100 grams of Off White shade, drawn from a 800-gram skein with 110 meters (120 yards) of yardage.
• Hook: 9.00 mm crochet hook, appropriately sized for the super chunky yarn weight to achieve proper fabric density and drape.

Difficulty Level

Rated as confident beginner to intermediate, this pattern is accessible to crafters with foundational crochet knowledge who are ready to explore textured stitches and color work. The spiral construction and wicker stitch technique provide skill-building opportunities without overwhelming complexity.