Easy and Modern Crochet Storage Basket Patterns: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Crochet storage baskets are a beautiful and practical way to declutter your home and add a touch of style. They can be used to store anything from toys and clothes to blankets and toiletries. Best of all, they are surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners.

How to Crochet Baskets: Easy and Modern Crochet Storage Basket Patterns Step by Step Guide for Beginners: DIY Crocheted Basket

by De-ann Black

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Getting Started: Essential Tools and Materials

Before you dive into the world of crochet storage baskets, you will need to gather a few essential tools and materials.

• Yarn: Choose a medium-weight yarn that is suitable for crocheting baskets. Some popular options include cotton, wool, and acrylic.
• Crochet hook: The size of the crochet hook you need will depend on the thickness of your yarn. For medium-weight yarn, a size H (5mm) hook is a good starting point.
• Scissors: You will need scissors to cut the yarn and trim any loose ends.
• Measuring tape: A measuring tape will help you to ensure that your basket is the desired size.
• Yarn needle: A yarn needle is used to weave in loose ends and sew the basket together.

Basic Crochet Stitches for Storage Baskets

Once you have gathered your tools and materials, you can start learning the basic crochet stitches that are used to make storage baskets.

Single Crochet (sc)

The single crochet stitch is the most basic crochet stitch. It is used to create the body of the basket.

1. Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over the hook.
3. Pull the yarn through the stitch.
4. Yarn over the hook again.
5. Pull the yarn through the two loops on the hook.

Double Crochet (dc)

The double crochet stitch is a bit taller than the single crochet stitch. It is often used to create the rim of the basket.

1. Yarn over the hook.
2. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
3. Yarn over the hook again.
4. Pull the yarn through the stitch.
5. You now have three loops on the hook.
6. Yarn over the hook.
7. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook.
8. Yarn over the hook again.
9. Pull the yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook.

Easy Crochet Storage Basket Patterns for Beginners

Now that you know the basic crochet stitches, you are ready to start creating your own storage baskets.

Pattern 1: Simple Round Basket

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Chain 1 and work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Chain 1 and work 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sc)
4. Round 3: Chain 1 and work (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (18 sc)
5. Round 4: Chain 1 and work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (18 sc)
6. Repeat Round 4 until the basket reaches the desired height.
7. Finish off the basket by working a round of sc around the rim.

Pattern 2: Oval Basket with Handles

1. Chain 20.
2. Slip stitch the first and last chain together to form a ring.
3. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc),work 2 dc in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first dc. (18 dc)
4. Round 2-10: Chain 3 and work 1 dc in each dc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first dc. (18 dc)
5. For the handles, chain 20 and slip stitch the first and last chain together.
6. Attach the handles to the basket by crocheting a few sc around the top of each handle.

Pattern 3: Rectangular Basket

1. Chain 20.
2. Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and in each remaining chain. Turn.
3. Chain 1 and work 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 3 until the basket reaches the desired height.
5. Finish off the basket by working a round of sc around the rim.

Modern Crochet Storage Basket Patterns

Once you have mastered the basics, you can start exploring more modern crochet storage basket patterns.

Pattern 4: Spiral Basket

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Chain 1 and work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Chain 1 and work (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sc)
4. Round 3: Chain 1 and work (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (18 sc)
5. Continue increasing the number of sc in each cluster by 2 in each round.
6. When the basket reaches the desired size, work a few rounds of sc around the rim to finish it off.

Pattern 5: Triangle Basket

1. Chain 3.
2. Slip stitch the first and last chain together to form a ring.
3. Round 1: Chain 3, work 2 dc in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first dc. (6 dc)
4. Round 2: Chain 3, work 1 dc in the first dc, 2 dc in the next dc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first dc. (9 dc)
5. Continue increasing the number of dc in each cluster by 1 in each round.
6. When the basket reaches the desired size, work a few rounds of sc around the rim to finish it off.

Pattern 6: Hexagon Basket

1. Make 6 granny squares.
2. Join the granny squares together to form a hexagon.
3. Fold up the sides of the hexagon and sew them together to form the basket.

Tips for Crocheting Storage Baskets

• Use a medium-weight yarn that is suitable for crocheting baskets.
• Choose a crochet hook that is the correct size for the yarn you are using.
• Follow the pattern instructions carefully.
• Count your stitches regularly to make sure you are on track.
• Weave in loose ends as you go.
• Block your basket before using it to give it a more polished look.

Crocheting storage baskets is a fun and rewarding way to declutter your home and add a touch of style. With the help of this comprehensive guide, you can easily create beautiful and functional storage baskets for your own home or as gifts for friends and family.

How to Crochet Baskets: Easy and Modern Crochet Storage Basket Patterns Step by Step Guide for Beginners: DIY Crocheted Basket

by De-ann Black

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30991 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	62 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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