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Crochet pattern Easter basket / Backpack / Pin cushion

Product description

This basket is perfect for using up leftover yarn. You can use the basket with the eggs as a pin cushion or give it away as a small Easter gift. You can also crochet it as a backpack. It’s the perfect addition to many Marili Designs figures . This free pattern includes instructions for the basket and the eggs only.
All figures shown are available in the shop as separate patterns.
I create my instructions with the utmost care to ensure that crocheting is a joyful experience. However, if you do have any questions about the instructions, I am always happy to help. Before purchasing, you can contact me directly here at Crazypatterns via private message. After your purchase, you will receive additional contact details, such as my email address. You are also welcome to ask your questions in my Facebook group “Marili Designs – die Gruppe.” I always strive to respond as quickly and helpfully as possible.
Note: The product shown is handmade. The background of the product photo was created using AI. The product itself has not been altered by AI. The instructions were created by me without the help of AI.
You can find more patterns in my shop: https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/store/Marili-Designs

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dec = decrease
inc = increase
Slst = slip stitch
ch = chain
crab stitches

Difficulty level: medium
With the purchase of this product you will receive a detailed crochet pattern in PDF format, not the finished product. In the instructions I describe step by step how to crochet the basket. The instructions have 10 pages and are provided with many colorful pictures. The patterns does NOT include a basic crochet course. After the purchase you can download the PDF‘s in two languages.
Original language: German
Translation: English

Size Information

With the specified materials, the basket will be approximately 8 cm long.
Of course, you can also use different materials. In that case, the size of the basket will change accordingly.

Materials List

Crochet hook, size 2.0 mm
Schachenmayr Catania: 1x 50 g in green, leftover yarn in the colors of your choice
Schachenmayr thread has a running length of 125 m/50 g
Scissors
Stitch markers
Pins
Sewing needle
Fiberfill

If you want to crochet the basket as backpack for the figures, I recommend using the same yarn and hook size you used to crochet your figure. This way, you can ensure that the backpack will fit later on All figures shown are available in the shop as purchase patterns.

This pattern may only be used for private purposes. The pattern or parts of them (including images) may not be published or passed on "privately". This applies to the entire Internet as well as offline. Translation and publication in other languages is also not permitted.
This pattern are protected by copyright. The copyrights are held by Maria Sarantidou
The finished products may be sold in small quantities (in compliance with all legal regulations - CE labelling requirement).

Manufacturer: Maria Sarantidou, Haldenstraße 80, 75417 Mühlacker, Germany, maria_sarandidou@hotmail.com
Crazypatterns product ID: 117049
Free pattern
This pattern is marked as free. Every user has one personal license for free private use.
Author: Marili-Designs
Languages: English | Deutsch
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Product description

This basket is perfect for using up leftover yarn. You can use the basket with the eggs as a pin cushion or give it away as a small Easter gift. You can also crochet it as a backpack. It’s the perfect addition to many Marili Designs figures . This free pattern includes instructions for the basket and the eggs only.
All figures shown are available in the shop as separate patterns.
I create my instructions with the utmost care to ensure that crocheting is a joyful experience. However, if you do have any questions about the instructions, I am always happy to help. Before purchasing, you can contact me directly here at Crazypatterns via private message. After your purchase, you will receive additional contact details, such as my email address. You are also welcome to ask your questions in my Facebook group “Marili Designs – die Gruppe.” I always strive to respond as quickly and helpfully as possible.
Note: The product shown is handmade. The background of the product photo was created using AI. The product itself has not been altered by AI. The instructions were created by me without the help of AI.
You can find more patterns in my shop: https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/store/Marili-Designs

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dec = decrease
inc = increase
Slst = slip stitch
ch = chain
crab stitches

Difficulty level: medium
With the purchase of this product you will receive a detailed crochet pattern in PDF format, not the finished product. In the instructions I describe step by step how to crochet the basket. The instructions have 10 pages and are provided with many colorful pictures. The patterns does NOT include a basic crochet course. After the purchase you can download the PDF‘s in two languages.
Original language: German
Translation: English

Size Information

With the specified materials, the basket will be approximately 8 cm long.
Of course, you can also use different materials. In that case, the size of the basket will change accordingly.

Materials List

Crochet hook, size 2.0 mm
Schachenmayr Catania: 1x 50 g in green, leftover yarn in the colors of your choice
Schachenmayr thread has a running length of 125 m/50 g
Scissors
Stitch markers
Pins
Sewing needle
Fiberfill

If you want to crochet the basket as backpack for the figures, I recommend using the same yarn and hook size you used to crochet your figure. This way, you can ensure that the backpack will fit later on All figures shown are available in the shop as purchase patterns.

This pattern may only be used for private purposes. The pattern or parts of them (including images) may not be published or passed on "privately". This applies to the entire Internet as well as offline. Translation and publication in other languages is also not permitted.
This pattern are protected by copyright. The copyrights are held by Maria Sarantidou
The finished products may be sold in small quantities (in compliance with all legal regulations - CE labelling requirement).

Manufacturer: Maria Sarantidou, Haldenstraße 80, 75417 Mühlacker, Germany, maria_sarandidou@hotmail.com
Crazypatterns product ID: 117049
Product details
Created
March 17, 2026
File types
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Categories
Crochet » Celebrations
Crochet » Celebrations » Easter
Crochet » Home & Decoration
Crochet » Home & Decoration » Baskets & bowls

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gunilein
March 26, 2026

Super Idee,

Anleitung gut verständlich geschrieben und leicht nachzuarbeiten. Danke Dir dafür
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