How to Crochet a Basket – DIY Chunky Yarn
How to crochet a basket? In this tutorial I show you how to make a very simple crocheted basket that is sturdy and functional. This soft basket uses two skeins of yarn at the same time to create a chunky yarn effect – without the cost (this basket cost $2 in yarn). This is a great homemade gift and can be completed in about two hours (perfect if you want to cuddle up and watch a movie while you crochet). This would be a great gift for a newborn baby because the basket is soft and washable (make sure you buy a brand of yarn that is machine washable). It is also a great gift for a housewarming party, birthday, mothers day, fathers day, or any other holiday.
How to crochet a basket with two strands of yarn video tutorial:
If you are unfamiliar with any of the stitches used in this pattern, please check out my stitch tutorials below:
Two-Strand Basket Crochet Pattern:
Crochet Hook: J/ 10 / 5.75 MM
Yarn: 4 Medium, Big Twist brand (~380 yds/skein – need 2 skeins)
Note: this pattern works both strands of yarn simultaneously. Begin by lining up the ends of your two skeins.
MC
Row 1: Place 6 SC inside MC.
Row 2: Following a continuous loop pattern, place 2 SC in each st from Row 1 (12 total SC at end of row).
Row 3: *1 SC in st 1, 2 SC in st 2,* Repeat * around the row (18 total st at end of row).
Row 4: *1 SC in st 1 – 2, 2 SC in st 3,* Repeat * around the row (24 total st at end of row).
Row 5: *1 SC in st 1 – 3, 2 SC in st 4* Repeat * around the row (30 total st at end of row).
Row 6: *1 SC in st 1 – 4, 2 SC in st 5* Repeat * around the row (36 total st at end of row).
Row 7: *1 SC in st 1 – 5, 2 SC in st 6* Repeat * around the row (42 total st at end of row).
Row 8: *1 SC in st 1 – 6, 2 SC in st 7* Repeat * around the row (48 total st at end of row).
Row 9: *1 SC in st 1 – 7, 2 SC in st 8* Repeat * around the row (54 total st at end of row).
Row 10: *1 SC in st 1 – 8, 2 SC in st 9* Repeat * around the row (60 total st at end of row).
Row 11: *1 SC in st 1 – 9, 2 SC in st 10* Repeat * around the row (66 total st at end of row).
Row 12: *1 SC in st 1 – 10, 2 SC in st 11* Repeat * around the row (72 total st at end of row).
Row 13: *1 SC in st 1 – 11, 2 SC in st 12* Repeat * around the row (78 total st at end of row).
Row 14: *1 SC in st 1 – 12, 2 SC in st 13* Repeat * around the row (84 total st at end of row).
Row 15: *1 SC in st 1 – 13, 2 SC in st 14* Repeat * around the row (90 total st at end of row).
Rows 16 – ?: Place 1 SC in each st in the row, repeat until the basket reaches your desired height (I did this until I ran out of yarn).
To finish off the basket, place 1 SL in the next 20 st and then tie off your yarn and hide your tails.
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