Start your next project with a fun and stylish free crochet storage basket pattern with handles, perfect for organizing your space with flair and creativity!
This pattern offers an excellent way to add functionality and charm to your home. Versatile and stylish, these baskets are perfect for organizing yarn, toys, books, or any household item. The handles make them easy to carry and move around, while the crochet design adds a touch of handmade elegance to your décor.
Crochet Storage Basket Pattern with Handles
With this pattern, even beginners can create a beautiful storage solution that combines practicality with personal style. Not only do these baskets help keep your space tidy, but they also make fantastic gifts for friends and family who appreciate unique, handcrafted items.
Tip:
Choose sturdy yarn and a tight stitch to ensure your basket holds its shape well over time. Step into this enjoyable and practical project to enhance your organization game and showcase your crochet skills.
Crochet Storage Basket Pattern with Handles: Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
This guide explains how to crochet a simple, practical storage basket with handles. This project involves using multiple strands of yarn simultaneously to create a chunky, sturdy basket. Here are the steps mentioned in the video tutorial.
Materials Needed
- Chunky yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick) or multiple strands of standard yarn
- 10 mm (size P) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (optional)
Step 1: Creating the Base
- Chain 3: Begin by chaining three stitches to create a ring. Alternatively, you can use a magic circle.
- Form a Ring: Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Round 1: Chain 1 and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring.
Step 2: Enlarging the Base
- Round 2: Work 2 single crochet stitches into each stitch from the previous round (total 12 stitches).
- Round 3: Alternate between 1 single crochet and 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch (total 18 stitches).
- Continue Increasing: For each successive round, add one more single crochet between increases (e.g., Round 4: 2 single crochet between increases, Round 5: 3 single crochet, etc.) until you reach your desired base size. This guide is based on 10 rounds, resulting in 60 stitches.
Step 3: Forming the Basket Walls
- Identify Base and Outer Side: Decide which side of the base will be the outside of the basket.
- Work the Ridge Row: Work 1 single crochet in the back loop of each stitch (total 60 stitches) to create a defining ridge at the bottom.
- Build the Walls: Continue working single crochet around in both loops of each stitch until the basket walls are the desired height. Stop about 1-2 inches before the final height to add handles.
Step 4: Adding Handles
- Handle Placement: Determine the number of stitches between handles. The example in the video uses 60 stitches around, 25 stitches between handles, and 5 stitches for each handle.
- Stitch Calculation:
- Total stitches = [Total around] - (2 x [Handle stitches])
- Divide by 2 for each side: (60 - 10) / 2 = 25 stitches between handles
- Stitch Calculation:
- Create Handles: Chain 6 (5 handle stitches + 1 extra), skip 5 stitches, and continue single crochet. Repeat for the second handle.
- Reinforce Handles: Work single crochet in each stitch around, including the chain spaces (place 7 single crochet stitches in the handle space).
Step 5: Finishing Touches
- Smooth the Edge: To blend the edge of the spiral, add slip stitches in the last two stitches.
- Secure the End: Cut and weave in the yarn ends using a tapestry needle.
- Handle Reinforcement (Optional): Add extra rows of single crochet around the handle area for added sturdiness.
Conclusion
This project results in a practical and aesthetically pleasing crochet storage basket. The customizable size allows for various uses, from storing yarn to acting as a project basket. By following these steps, you can create sturdy and attractive storage solutions quickly. Happy crocheting!
