Crochet Storage Basket
Crochet storage baskets are not only practical but also add a touch of charm to any room. These versatile and beautiful baskets can be used to organize clutter in style or to showcase your favorite plants, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The handcrafted nature of crochet lends a unique and personal touch to each basket, making them not just a storage solution, but also a statement piece in your home decor. Whether you use them to hold blankets, toys, or magazines, these baskets are sure to bring warmth and organization to your living space. So next time you need a storage solution with a little extra flair, consider adding a crochet storage basket to your collection.
Size: 5 1/2" wide x 4" tall
Materials:
--6.0mm hook
--1 skein Vanna's Choice Yarn' I used Denim Mist; it doesn't use the whole skein
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
FHDC: foundation half double crochet
FPHDC: front post half double crochet
BPHDC: back post half double crochet
Dec: decrease
Rep: repeat
FO: fasten off
SC Bobble Stitch: single crochet 4 times into same stitch; remove hook from last loop and insert into first stitch, then back into the 4th stitch loop, yarn over and pull through.
Directions:
Basket Ribbing:
1. 40 FHDC or ch41 and HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sl st join first and last st together. Ch1. (40)
2. *FPHDC, BPHDC,* around. Sl st join and Ch1. (40)
3-5. Rep #2.
Basket Body:
6. SC in each st around. Sl st join. Ch1. (40)
7. *SC first st, SC bobble stitch next st,* rep around. Sl st join. Ch1. (40)
8-18. Repeat steps #6 and 7.
19. *1 SC in first 2 st, then dec,* rep around. Sl st join. Ch1. (30)
20. *1 SC, then dec,* rep around. Sl st join. Ch1. (20)
21. Dec around. Sl st join. Ch1. (10)
22. Dec around. Sl st join. FO and weave tail end in and out of last 5 stitches to close up. Weave end. (5)
Turn ribbing down and you have a cute bobble stitch basket to fill with candy or a candle. This would be so cute in holiday colors.