This Free Crochet Pattern: Square Nautical Napkin Basket with Liner is so nice to use in your home decorated with a Nautical theme. This square basket would be helpful to use in a seaside bathroom. Anywhere that blue and white is the theme. The stiff fabric liner is easy to add. There is video support and the free crochet pattern is down below. You can purchase an ad free crochet pattern at Etsy or Ravelry.
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It really isn’t that hard to add that stiff liner to your square crochet basket. Here are the materials you will need.
- Poster weight cardboard.
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.
- Scissors for cutting cardboard.
- Scissors for cutting fabric.
- Measuring tape & Yard Stick.
- Fabric Pen or Pencil…it doesn’t have to be a fabric pen or pencil.
- Approximately 1/2 yd of fabric of your choice. (I used cotton duck fabric by Waverly)
The video tutorial on how to add the liner to the square Nautical basket is below.
I will walk you through the step by step process of cutting the cardboard and fabric. Then I will show you how easy it is to cover the cardboard and assemble theme into a square liner. The last step is place it inside your squae crocheted basket.
A beautiful square napkin basket is such a help at family gatherings.
It’s the perfect compliment to the Nautical Placemats… Table Runner… Mug Rug… & Round Basket, as they all use the same stitches. A change of color and the square napkin basket can easily be made to match a holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Free Crochet Pattern: Square Nautical Napkin Basket with Liner
Yarn Used:
Red Heart Super Saver; MC= White CC = Navy
Square Napkin Basket – 2 strands held together; MC = White 180 yds; CC Navy = 60 yds
Gauge:
using K hook: 4″ x 4″ = 10 st’s across x 11 rows high
Swatch
holding two strands of yarn together, ch 20
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 & turn (19 st)
Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1 & turn (19 st)
Row 3 – 15: repeat Row 2 (19 st)
Hooks
J-10/6.00 mm
K-10.5/6.50 mm
Stitch Guide:
MC = Main Color = White or Navy
CC = Contrasting Color = Navy or White
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
bp sc = Back Post Single Crochet
h bp sc = High Back Post Single Crochet – wrap the hook high around the post, above the third loop to execute a back post sc
dc = Double Crochet
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
skp = Skip
sp. = Space
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
Special Stitch Guide:
scss2 = Single Crochet Spike Stitch 2; insert hook two rows below and execute sc st, repeat in that same st, for a total of 2 sc spike st’s
Using “K” hook & hold 2 strands of MC (White), ch 18
Row 1:
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1 & turn (17 sc)
Rows 2-18:
sc in 1st st and in each st across; join w/slp to beg. sc, ch 1 & turn (17 sc)
Round 19: Edge Around The Base Of The Square Napkin Basket
Evenly space 72 sc st’s around the square base, following instructions below.
sc in 1st st, sc in each st across placing 3 sc in the last st to turn the corner, proceed to sc down the side of the square base, 3 sc at the next corner. Sc across the bottom of the base, 3 sc st’s at the corner. Sc up the last side of the square base, placing 2 sc st’s in the last st, join w/slp st to beg. sc, ch 1 (72 sc)
Measurement check: 7.5″ x 7.5″
The square napkin basket crochet pattern was featured during a summer celebration event a few years ago.
During that event I created an ebook / bundle that includes the Cotton Baby Blue blanket. The blanket by itself is a great selling crochet pattern for me. Being able to purchase this bundle that includes all of the Nautical crochet patterns along with the Baby blanket is a bargain. The bundle can be purchased at RAVELRY or ETSY.
Round 20:
ch1, bp sc at joining st and at each st around; join w/slp to beg. sc. (72 sc)
Round 21-26: Use “J” hook throughout the rest of the pattern.
ch1, sc in joining stand in each st around; join w/slp to beg. sc; at the end of Round 26, drop MC & pulling up CC at the last pull through of the last sc of Round 26 (72 sc)
Round 27:
ch1, scss2 in round below, ch 1; *skp 2 st’s, scss2 in round below, ch 1* repeat around; join w/slp to beg. scss2. (24 scss2)
Round 28:
Drop CC & pull up MC at the ch1, that begins this round; ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp to beg. sc. (72 sc)
Round 29:
ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp to beg. sc. (72 sc) Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Finished Measurements: 30″ around w x 4″ high
I hope you enjoy using this crochet pattern to make a Nautical napkin basket for your home.
This is a great gift to make for a friend. If you make this basket I hope you will share it with me. Photos in my crochet and craft group of your makes are always welcome and fun.
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This pattern is protected by copyright© Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet 2021. Do not sell, alter or redistribute this pattern in any way or form. You have my permission to sell your finished product, but you are responsible for the finished product. No Mass Production.
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Love this for napkins and silverware.
The whole set would make an AWESOME house warming, bridal shower or wedding gift!!
Thank you Lynne! That is a great idea! Make a whole set for gift giving
I can’twait to see the finished basket with attached liner.
Oh yes! It’s finished…and it was so easy to photograph. Here’s a link to the video that shows you “How to”
This square basket finishes the whole set just beautifully. So cute!
Thanks! It was a fun project.
I really like this napkin basket! I like all you crochet items. So, I’m assuming it’s approximately 4×4? It looks rather large, but sounds small. Regardless I like it and will use it in some fashion.
Thank you Michelle, It is approximately 7″ x 8″. It will be a great item on the table or anywhere in the home. 🙂
All of your baskets are so versatile and besides, who doesn’t need a napkin basket? We all do! I have a metal one that I am thinking this would fit nicely into.
Thank you, and I agree…we all need a napkin basket. I think your wire basket would be a perfect insert! Great idea!
This basket is really cute. I can think of several ways to use it!
Thank you Dona!
This is such a great idea. I love this entire collection.
Thank you Janie!
I love all your baskets!
Thank you so much DeAnna!
I love how the liner looks classy and provides the necessary stability to hold its shape without being flimsy.
Thanks Verna…I love how you can remove it and make different liners too.
Cute!
Thanks!
Love this basket with a removable liner. Thank you.
Thank you!
I like this basket
Thanks! I’m glad!
I LOVE baskets but this one i especially love. The nautical blue & white theme is so pretty.
Thank you so much!
This is a very pretty napkin holder. I love all kinds of baskets/holders.
Thanks! <3
I really like the square shape of this basket!
That square shape was so easy to do!
This is a really clever idea for napkins!
It can really be used for anything!
I Love this Napkin holder would look great on my kitchen table when I get it remodel next month. I want to do my kitchen with looks of baskets to hold things.
I would love to see photos of your new kitchen!
I have made a basket design of yours before, and this square design adds a whole new level to your look! Perfect for my tabletop! I want to make one of these today, thanks for sharing your design!
You are such an encouragement! Thank you!
No such thing as too many baskets. This one is great. Thanks for another great design.
I agree, you can never have too many! Thank you!
Kris this basket is great!! I love it!
Thank you Cindy!
Very nice Kris! Don’t count me 😊
Thank you…and thank you so much for your loyalty over the years!
This basket is so pretty!
Thank you!
Very classy looking
Very beautiful
Thanks!
This is the one I’ve been waiting for! Thanks for the nautical series!
Oh yay! You are so welcome!
Well thank you so much! I can’t wait to make this! I’ve made several of your patterns… Several of them over and over again!
Thank you for the free basket pattern!
This is perfect for a summer table set up. Beautiful! Thanks, Kris.
Such a cute basket and I love the addition of the fabric
This is very useful. Love the fact that it’s lined. I agree that the whole set would be a fantastic gift
This is absolutely adorable! I can’t wait to make one!