Baskets

Explore crochet basket patterns for organizing small items and adding handmade storage to your home. Compare the base shape, finished dimensions, yarn, and handle construction in each pattern before choosing a project.

A basket needs a firmer fabric than a scarf or blanket. If the sides collapse, try a smaller hook with your chosen yarn and check that the stitches are still comfortable to work. Keep increases evenly spaced so the base lies flat, and count stitches before turning up the sides. Yarn substitutions can change both size and stiffness, so make a swatch and measure your base as you go. Follow the yarn label for cleaning, and avoid loading soft crochet handles with heavy objects.