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Square Crochet Storage Basket | Free Pattern

This square crochet storage basket will hold a lot of yarn and craft supplies. It is easy to crochet. What a fun project to use for storage and decoration in your home. Truly a freestyle crochet pattern that you can use to fit any box or storage cube.

The Heart Stitch  that is featured at the top of the storage basket is easy to do.

Video support is available to help you along. The free crochet pattern is found below, if you keep scrolling. Purchase the ad free crochet pattern at ETSY or RAVELRY.
Below is a video of how to crochet this sweetheart storage bin to help you along.

The storage bin crochet pattern is the latest design in the Proverbs Series of crochet patterns.

Who knew creating square crochet storage options, would be this easy? The square crochet basket will fit over a purchased storage cube. You can easily use a hot glue gun to adhere this to the storage cube. You can also used a curved sewing needle and stitch the cover into place.


Storage bin crochet pattern that is fast and fun. That heart stitch is just so much fun!

A friend gave me a comfort gift with a coffee mug that had my life verse on it, and some specialty tea.

I love tea, and the packaging was so pretty, that it inspired me to design a basket to hold the tea bags. Then I had to design a hot chocolate basket .That hot chocolate basket is sitting on my counter, and it holds more than hot chocolate. It also holds Apple Cider and Oatmeal packets. I also found that microwave popcorn packs fit in the nicely, as well. 

This sweetheart cover fits a purchased storage bin. This cover is so fun and fast, and will dress up any room.Next I created a Heart Stitch mug rug & k cup basket.

I love having these little items to help organize my coffee bar. These items were shuffled to the pantry this past summer, as they weren’t much in use. With the cold weather, they have made an appearance back on the counter. Such a lovely collection to have next to my Keurig machine.

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Let me show you how to crochet a cover for a storage cube or box.

A Crochet Cover For A Box of any size, is easy to do by following all of the notes found in the crochet pattern. 

We all have storage cubes in our homes. They are so convenient to store ready to grab items, out of sight. I find great pleasure is covering these cubes with crochet and fabric.       

Storage Bin Crochet Pattern

Yarn:

Any worsted weight (4) yarn, I used Red Heart Super Saver MC = 300-325 yds:

Red Heart Super Saver CC = 30-40 yds

Additional Supplies

1-Collapsible Cube, You can use a cube of any size. This crochet pattern will show you how to make the cover fit any cube. You can also use this method on a box.
2-Glue gun and glue stick
3-Ruler, I like a fabric measuring tape

Hook

H-8/5.00 mm

G-6/4.00 mm

Gauge:

Not applicable: This is a freestyle project. Follow the steps & pay close attention to the measurements given. It is important to change to a G-6/4.00 mm hook at Round 2

Stitch Guide:

MC = Main Color = I used Gray and White

CC = Contrasting Color = Soft White & Pink

ch = Chain

sc = Single Crochet

hdc = Half Double Crochet

bp hdc = Back Post Half Double Crochet 

hdc dec = Half Double Crochet Decrease

join w/ = join with

slp st = Slip Stitch

skp = Skip

nxt = Next

prev. = previous

st./st’s = stitch or stitches

beg. = beginning

* * = Complete sequence between the stars, the number of times stated;

x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;

in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated

yo = Yarn Over

Special Stitches:

beg. heart st = Beg. Heart Stitch: turning ch 2, counts as a stitch; *yo, insert hook, pull up a loop* 2x; yo, pull thru all 3 loops on hook; ch 2; *yo, insert hook, pull up a loop* 3x; yo pull thru all 4 loops on hook

heart stitch = Heart Stitch: in the stitch indicated; *yo, insert hook, pull up a loop* 3x; yo, pull thru all 4 loops on hook; ch 2; *yo, insert hook, pull up a loop* 3x; yo pull thru all 4 loops on hook

V st = V Stitch = dc, in stitch indicated, ch1, dc in that same st; dc, ch1, dc in stitch indicated.

Special Notes:

  1. The Heart Stitch Blooms to the wrong side of your work. The Turn that is executed after pulling up the CC is much needed. 
  2. This pattern will be written so that you can cover any sized box or storage cube cover.
  3. It is important to change to a G-6/4.00 mm crochet hook at Round 2.
    Sweet Heart Cube Or Box Cover Crochet PatternBeginning: Using MC, ch 31Please follow the video, to understand that your cube or box may be a different size. The cube I am writing this pattern for, is 10.5″ x 11″. I will be making the base chain, long enough to fit inside the 11″ when stretched.


    Row 1:

    hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1 & Turn (30 st’s)

    Row 2 – 24:

    hdc in 1st st and in each ch across; ch 1 & Turn; (30 st’s)

    The amount of rows that you execute may be different than mine. The base that you are making must fit inside the lip of the storage cube or box. It shouldn’t extend over the edge.

    The rest of the crochet pattern is in the round. Round numbers will begin at the number 1.

    Round 1: Do not turn here or throughout the rest of the pattern, until you arrive at the Heart Stitch Round.

    NOTE: You will need a multiple of 3 stitches. This stitch count can be adjusted in Round 3 if needed.

    Turn slightly, and begin to sc around the edge of the base. starting with 3 sc st’s at the corner, placing it on the side of the sc that was just made. Make sure the stitches are evenly placed and there are no ripples. Watch the Tea Basket video for a close up on how to sc around the base.

    Place a sc in the side of each row & Place 3 sc st’s at each corner, placing them at the edge or the side of the stitch.

    Join w/slp st to first st made & ch1.

    Stitch count is not important at this point, as we will take care of the stitch count by doing a little bit of math in Round 3. Don’t worry, it’s easy. 


    Round 2: -Please change to a G-6/4.00 mm crochet hook.

    bp hdc in 1st st, and in each st around, join w/slp st to beg. st, ch1 (132 st’s – My stitch count was 132)

    Now it is time to do some Math. Count your stitches.

    1. If the stitch count is divisible by 3 +1 left over, you will not need to make any changes at Round 3.
    2. If you are short by 2 stitches, slip st into the first hdc. Then begin the round. Begin the pattern around the base, and randomly skip 1 stitch, instead of 2 st’s. Continue in the pattern around. When you are at the end of round 3, by pass the slp st. Treat it as a non stitch.
    3. If you are short by 1 stitch, slip st into the first hdc. Then begin round 3. When you are at the end of round 3, by pass the slp st. Treat it as a non stitch.

    Round 3:

    sc in joining st, *ch3, skp 2st’s, sc in nxt st* repeat between *  * around, deferring to instruction above, that pertains to your stitch count; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch4 

    Round 4:

    beg. ch4 counts as dc ch1, dc in joining st; (first V made) * V stitch in nxt sc:* repeat between *  * around;  join w/slp st to 3rd ch of beg. ch4; ch1 

    Round 5:

    slp st into ch1 sp, ch1, sc in same ch1 sp, *ch3, sc in ch1 sp of prev V*; repeat between *  * around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 4 

    Round 6:

    beg. ch4 counts as dc ch1, dc in joining st; (first V made) * V stitch in nxt sc:* repeat between *  * around;  join w/slp st to 3rd ch of beg. ch4; ch1 

    Round 7-16:

    Repeat Rounds 5 & 6

    Take a minute to fit the cover around the cube or box. Gently pull the cover up, stretching it.

    There needs to be 4″ of the cube left to cover. If there is 4 “ left,  then drop down and start working round 17. If the work is short, execute 2 more rounds. If it is too tall, remove 2 rounds at a time.

    NOTE: If you forgot to switch to a G-6/4.00 mm crochet hook, you can do so now.

    Round 17: The following round needs to be a multiple of 2. Make adjustments as you are executing this round. 

    sc in joining st, and in each ch1 sp, and dc around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 4


    Round 18:

    ch4 counts as (dc, ch1), *skp st, dc in nxt st, ch1;* repeat between *  * around; join w/slp st 3rd ch of beg. ch4; ch 1 

    Round 19: Count the stitches. Round 22 needs a multiple of 6 stitches. Make adjustments in the following 3 rounds, by increasing stitches as needed. Randomly placing them around.

    sc in joining st and in each ch1 sp and dc, around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch2 

    Round 20:

    dc in joining st & in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. dc; ch 1 

    Round 21: Remember to make the stitch count a multiple of 6

    sc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC at the join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 2 and TURN 

    Round 22:

    execute a beg. heart st; *ch2, skp 5 st’s, heart st;* repeat between *  * around; ch2, skp last 5 st’s, drop and end off CC, bring the CC tails to the inside of the basket, pull up MC at the join, but first make sure the strand of MC is at the front of the basket; join w/slp st to beg. ch1 & TURN

    Round 23:

    *(drop into the row below the heart st, execute 1 hdc, in 2, 3 & 4, of the 5 sc st’s that were skipped) ch2,  sc in ch2 sp of heart st; ch 2* repeat around between the *  *; join w/slp st to beg. st; ch1

    Round 24:

    *sc in nxt 3 hdc st’s; sc in ch2 sp; sc in the sc at the top of nxt heart, sc in ch2 sp;* repeat between *  * around; join w/slp st to beg. sc. ch2

    Round 25:

    dc in joining st, and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. dc. 

    End off. weave in all ends.

    Below is a list of more crochet patterns that will help you cover those storage cubes. You can click on each one, and it will take you to the free pattern hosted here on this blog.

    Chevron Cube Cover
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    Candle Light Lace Cube Cover

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  3. Riesa Gusewelle says

    I have made several from my From The Heart & Proverbs Series Valentine pattern bundle! Everyone loves any of Krissy’s patterns I make for them!

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  5. Cindy Stewart says

    Thank you Kris for this nice looking storage box!
    Thank you for a fabulous 2025 of so many great patterns, tutorials, & so many freebies‼️ You are an amazing artist & giving person & from the bottom of my heart, I thank you & am very grateful to & for you❤️
    Wishing you & your family a happy, healthy, prosperous, & blessed new year 2026❣️🤗
    God bless you always ❤️

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  6. Carol A. Flood says

    I love all of the basket sizes!
    I have been free styling small round baskets for gifts for friends this year. Looking forward to working on these!

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    • Kris says

      4..Oh YAY Carol! I hope you enjoy using the crochet pattern…I love making round baskets too…I hope you find this square basket easier than you think. So good to hear from you! 4

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  7. Anne M Millett says

    I love all the matching patterns that go with this one. I love heart patterns! Thank you for your generosity and talent!

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  8. Deb K says

    Happy New Year Krissy!! Thank you for all that you do. Hope you are staying warm and don’t receive a lot of snow. I love this pattern will be make it soon.

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    • Kris says

      10 Happy New Year! It is my pleasure…and the wood stove is keeping me nice and toasty…and we have had a bit of snow…I have a feeling we are going to get much more. I’m so glad you like this pattern. Let me know how it goes after you finish making the basket. 10

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  11. Angie Buettner says

    As a beginner, I so appreciate your patterns, Krissy. I made a dozen of your towel toppers for Christmas gifts and they were lovely! Thank you! Angie

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  15. Jane S says

    Thank you for the free pattern. This is a great pattern to teach me how to modify for size. I love learning tips and tricks like this. This would be great for making a crochet project box by my recliner.

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  16. Stacy says

    Thanks for the great pattern, Kris- I love the idea of dressing up my organization boxes! This will definitely go on my

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  18. Riesa Gusewelle says

    I have made several from my From The Heart & Proverbs Series Valentine pattern bundle! Everyone loves any of Krissy’s patterns I make for them!

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  19. Rosalia Rodriguez says

    Excellent idea
    I think I will make several in different color to help have ítems separated and easy to recover

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  20. Susan says

    Happy New year! Love all your patterns! I always look forward to seeing your emails. Thank you for the free patterns. Susan

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    • Kris says

      22 Happy New Year and thank you! I am so relieved that you look forward to the emails…I worry about folks getting frustrated with me. Sharing pattern is my pleasure…I really enjoy it. So good to hear from you. 22

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  23. maannis says

    Always a delight to hear from you = as your hands are open offering manifestations of the universe to all. May the blessings be returned to you in abundance. MA

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  24. Donna S says

    Happy New Year!!! Thank you for the lovely heart basket. What a nice way to dress up those storage bins. Can use colors that fit my decor. I also like your ideas for the smaller containers. Thank you so much. This should be an exciting year. Something different to look forward to. Thanks again.

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    • Kris says

      27 Happy New Year Donna!!! Thank you so much…those smaller containers are fun…so quick…and making them to fit your decor is so fun! I hope you enjoy using the pattern. 27

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  25. Valerie F Hannon says

    What a cute set, and so easy to adapt the colors to any decor. Thank you for sharing! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

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    • Kris says

      21 Thank you…and Proverbs and Psalms are my favorite…then it’s James. I love the book of James. It was so good to hear from you Sharon! 21

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  36. Bobbi says

    I am revamping my spare bedroom into a craft room/guest room. This is a great pattern for making a space for my yarn stash. Since the pattern is versatile to accommodate any size box or cube, I can make several matching storage units and have the room look beautiful and organized. Thank you.

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  37. Diane Goff says

    I like baskets of all kinds, woven, sewn, crocheted, etc., especially for organizing the things I want to keep on end tables and counters. I love the extra special heart detail; it adds beauty, without extra cleaning 😁
    I can see myself making some of here as gifts, because they would bland with a variety of styles. They would be great for Valentines, a get-well, birthday, anniversary or most any occasion.

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    • Kris says

      34 Oh yes Diane! Everything you said! They are so good to take to a Baby or bridal shower. Stuff it with gifts…easy peasy! So good to hear from you. 34

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  43. Monica Kennedy says

    I am usually a design my own pattern kind of gal as I never really learned how to use a written pattern. I use inspiration from all kinds of patterns, a stitch pattern repeat from one pattern and shape from another and then design my own. I have recently started learning how to actually read and follow a written pattern. I love the both the stitch and design from this. I will definitely have to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this cute design.

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    • Kris says

      37 It is so good to hear from you Monica! I understand you so well. Sometimes it’s easier to do your own thing…but then there are times that it’s easier to follow a pattern. I’m excited for you to be on this new journey. Happy New Year! 37

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  44. Linda Sicley says

    Your patterns are beautiful, I have made several of your hat patterns, baskets, holiday and kitchen items, all turn out beautifully. I especially like that you make it easy to customize the size of these baskets.
    Thank you for sharing your patterns.

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  45. Nancy L McKain says

    Love this cover, I have a collapsible box that I’ve been wanting to cover for some time. This will look perfect on it

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  46. Sandra Ross says

    I think this cover would also make the cube a little sturdier too. I have some of those from the dollar store, may have to try it.

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    • Kris says

      36…I use those dollar store cubes all the time…this will add a little bit of ooomph to the sides…but not much. It sure does take them from drab to fab. LOL

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  48. Sheila Miller says

    Oh Kris, you know how much I love your square covers, they are practical, beautiful and amazing. I have the matching tea square to go with it and we’ve been friends for over 10 yrs. through your testing group. Happy that I’m probably one of the few that still follows you and forever will as long as you are here.

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  54. Anita says

    This design is so nice! I use these storage boxes to hold my yarn on bookshelves. I was planning on making some covers, but this one is really cute! Thanks for the pattern!

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    • Kris says

      53 Thank you so much Anita! I love putting them on my bookshelf! I even have a few that I put on top of my cabinets in my kitchen. They are lacey…I keep my Christmas dishes in them…because my china cabinet is full of fabric. I am trying to clear out some of it, but I really have a problem…but it’s a good problem! 53

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