Whip up a funky, free crochet basket with T-shirt yarn that's fabulous for organizing and adding a splash of style to your space!

This stunning project combines functionality with a touch of homemade charm, offering a unique way to organize your items while showcasing your crochet skills. The basket's sturdy texture and vibrant colors breathe new life into any room, making it both a practical and decorative piece. With clear and easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can swiftly crochet this stylish storage solution.

How to crochet a basket with T-shirt yarn - pine cone pattern

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Using T-shirt yarn elevates the basket's durability, ensuring it can handle everything from yarn balls to household odds and ends. The eco-friendly aspect of repurposing old T-shirts into yarn adds to its appeal, making it a sustainable choice for conscientious crafters.

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To ensure your basket holds its shape, consider adding a fabric stiffener or lining it with a contrasting fabric for added stability and flair. Turn your crochet hobby into a creative organizational solution today!

How to Crochet a Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn

Introduction

Welcome to the tutorial on how to crochet a basket that is reminiscent of pine cones. Let me show you each step to create this beautiful, round basket.

Materials Needed

• T-shirt yarn (7-9 mm)
• 7 mm crochet hook
• Needle with a big eye
• Iron and cloth for hot wet treatment

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Step 1: Crochet the Base of the Basket

1. Create a Circle
   • Begin by crocheting an ordinary circle for the bottom of the basket.
   • If you’re unsure how to crochet a perfect circle, refer to the linked tutorial on creating circles.
2. Customize Size
   • You can crochet as many rows as you like for your circle, depending on the desired size of your basket.
   • After completing the last row, do not cut the yarn.
3. Hot Wet Treatment
   • Use an iron for wet hot treatment to flatten the circle and adjust its shape.
   • Place a cloth between the iron and the crochet work to protect the yarn.
   • Optionally, place the circle under pressure for several hours to set its shape.

Step 2: Start Crocheting the Walls

1. Join the Circle
   • Make the loop on the hook slightly larger.
   • Insert the hook from the back side under the first stitch of the last row, hook the loop, and bring it to the back.
2. First Row of Walls
   • Begin the first row of walls by making single crochets.
   • Insert the hook under the back loop of each stitch and the corresponding bump.
   • Continue making single crochets all the way around.
3. Joining the First Wall Row
   • After completing the first row, enlarge the loop on your hook.
   • Insert the hook from the back side under the first stitch of the row, hook the loop, and pull it back.
   • Insert the hook under the previous stitch before the cone, then hook the yarn, and pull through to complete the join.

Step 3: Create the Pine Cone Pattern

1. Starting the Pattern
   • From the second row, begin the pattern by using the “V” stitch.
   • Skip the “V” close to your single crochet and use the next “V” to insert the hook under both strands.
2. Crochet the Pattern
   • Hook the yarn, pull a loop, and push the yarn through both loops on the hook.
   • In the next stitch, make a single crochet.
   • Skip the “V” near the previous single crochet and repeat the process all around.
3. Joining Rows
   • Complete each row by enlarging the loop, inserting the hook from the back side under the first stitch, and pulling the loop back.
   • Continue the pattern for as many rows as desired.

Step 4: Finish the Basket

1. Joining the Last Row
   • For the last row, leave a long yarn tail (about five times the diameter of the circle).
   • Cut the yarn and pull out the end.
   • Use a needle to join the last stitch under the first stitch of the row and bring it back through the same stitch to the inside of the basket.
2. Creating the Edge
   • Skip the first stitch and insert the hook under the next one.
   • Use the tail yarn to create slip stitches all around the top edge of the basket.
3. Finishing Touches
   • For the final slip stitch, use the needle to replicate the process done on the last row.
   • Hide the yarn tail by weaving it through the stitches inside the basket and trimming any excess.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now completed a beautiful crochet basket using T-shirt yarn. The basket’s diameter and height can be adjusted based on your preferences. Admire your unique creation and use it to organize your space in style.

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