Cream crochet storage basket filled with perfume and makeup items, shown beneath colorful How to Crochet a Basket Free Pattern text with playful pastel accents.

Crochet basket pattern

I’m excited to share my new crochet basket pattern with you! This beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for anyone just starting out with crochet. It’s simple and fun to make, and I’ve included a video tutorial to guide you through each step.

Whether you’re using it to organize your space or as a decorative piece, this basket is a great project to improve your crochet skills. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s create a beautiful crochet basket together! The free crochet pattern is below.

Crochet basket pattern details

If you’re new to crochet, my how to single crochet tutorial walks you through the single crochet stitch step by step with helpful visuals.

Skill level

Beginner. This crochet basket pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: J-10 6 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4)- Use 2 strands of yarn held together.
  • Twine: I used twine for my basket handles. You can also use yarn.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Finished size

The diameter of my basket is 7 inches and the height is 4 inches.

Neutral cream crochet basket with tan handles and a textured single crochet design, shown beside Crochet Basket Pattern branding on a clean white background.

Gauge

The first 5 rounds of the pattern measure 3.5 inches in diameter.

My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.

Crochet abbreviations

  • sc = single crochet stitch
  • blo = back loop only
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • rem = remaining

Pattern notes

  • This crochet basket pattern starts with a magic circle
  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch. 
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the bottom up.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Cream crochet basket with textured stitches and tan side handles filled with perfume, makeup, and brushes, shown with bold Crochet Basket Pattern and Easy Home Storage text on a bright white background.

Crochet basket pattern instructions

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc, join with sl st (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch, join (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next stitch *, join (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 2 sts *, join (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 3 sts *, join (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 4 sts *, join (36 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 5 sts *, join (42 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 6 sts *, join (48 sts)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 7 sts *, join (54 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 8 sts *, join (60 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, join (60 sts)
Rnds 12- 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (60 sts)

Fasten off and then use a yarn needle to weave in your ends.

Adding the handles

I used twine but you can also use worsted weight yarn. 

Chain 18, sc in 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each rem ch, fasten off (17 sts)

Use a yarn needle to attach a handle to either side of the basket. 

Finishing

Weave in all of your ends.

Video tutorial

Youtube video

More crochet basket patterns

Looking for more cute and useful storage ideas? Browse my favorite crochet basket patterns, including practical organizers, decorative baskets, and handmade storage projects for your home.

You can also visit my full collection of home decor crochet patterns for even more handmade ideas to decorate every season.

Let’s connect!

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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

Handmade cream crochet storage basket with sturdy side handles and textured stitches, filled with beauty supplies and displayed beside Crochet Basket Pattern text.