Crochet basket pattern, Easter basket beginner crochet pattern

This easy crochet basket pattern is great for crochet beginners, and works up quickly. The pattern includes video tutorials, so watching and learning to crochet a small basket will be easy and fun! This cute basket is a great Easter decor to your home, or a great gift idea!

Difficulty: Easy. Suitable for a beginner.

Stitches used:
Cs – chain stitch (UK=chain)
mr – magic ring (UK=magic ring)
sc – single crochet (UK=double crochet)
sl st – slip stitch (UK=slip stich)
inc – increase in single crochet (UK=increase in double crochet)

Size: Depends on your hook and yarn.
With super bulky yarn and 8 mm crochet hook the size of the finished basket is 12 cm in diameter and 18 cm in height with the handle.
You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.

Super bulky yarn and 8 mm crochet hook.
You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.