This very large crochet basket with handles can be made in an evening. It becomes sturdy when you add a fabric covered cardboard liner. It is 35″ around, 13″ tall and has a 12″ diameter. The free crochet pattern is below, or purchase the ad free pdf, that includes all photo tutorials at RAVELRY or ETSY.
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The crochet pattern is easy to read and requires 2 strands of yarn to be held throughout the design. 1 1/4 yds of fabric and 1 poster board will be needed, to add the liner to the basket.
You will love how large thiss basket is. It can hold several bags of yarn. You could use it to create a Christmas arrangement with Pine Cones and Ribbons. So many possibilities!
Watch the video below, to see how to add that fabric covered cardboard liner to this very large basket. Here is a link to the complete Live on Facebook, if you would like to watch it as well. I think it is entertaining.
Very Large Crochet Basket With Handles
Supplies:
I used Caron Pound O Love; Approx. 1000 yds
Hook:
L- 11/8mm
K-10.5/6.5mm
Gauge: Not Applicable
Stitch Guide:
Cross Stitch = skip st, dc in nxt st, cross back passing hook in front of prev. dc, executing a dc in st that was skipped.
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
h bp hdc = back post half double crochet (please refer to pictorial instruction)
nxt = Next
* * = Repeat 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.
Pictorial Instruction for High Back Post Half Double Crochet – h bp hdc
This is not the standard way of executing a BP HDC, but is how to execute for this basket…so I am calling it a High Back Post Half Double Crochet.
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
Round 1: Use “L” Hook (Hold two strands of yarn, ch 3 join in a ring)
ch 1, 11 hdc in the ring, join w/slp st to beg. hdc (11 hdc)
Round 2:
ch 1, 2 hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (22 hdc)
Round 3:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc)
Round 4:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, and in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 2x, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (44 hdc)
Round 5:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, and in nxt 2 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 3x, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (55 hdc)
Round 6:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, and in nxt 3 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 4x, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (66 hdc)
Round 7:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, and in nxt 4 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 5x, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (77 hdc)
Round 8:
ch 1 h bp hdc in joining st and in each st around join w/slp st to beg. hdc (77 h bp hdc)
Use “K” hook
(Hold the basket so that the outside of the basket is facing you) The ridge that was created at Round 5, should be facing you.
Round 9 -11:
ch 1 hdc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (77 st’s)
Round 12: cross stitch round; beg. ch 3 counts as dc
ch 3, cross back in front of ch 3, dc in last st of last round; (first cross st made) *cross st* repeat around; there will be one open stitch left at the end of this round. Skip that st and dc at the base of the first cross st made, crossing back and dc in that last skipped st; join w/slp st in the 3rd ch of the beg. cross st. (78 st’s)
Round 13 -18:
ch 1 hdc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (78 st’s)
Round 19: cross stitch round; beg. ch 3 counts as dc
ch 3, cross back in front of ch 3, dc in last st of last round; (first cross st made) *cross st* repeat around; join w/slp st in the 3rd ch of the beg. cross st. (78 st’s)
Round 20:
ch 1 hdc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (78 st’s)
Round 21: cross stitch round; beg. ch 3 counts as dc
ch 3, cross back in front of ch 3, dc in last st of last round; (first cross st made) *cross st* repeat around; join w/slp st in the 3rd ch of the beg. cross st. (78 st’s)
Round 22 & 23:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg sc (78 st’s)
Next: Fold basket in half. You will have a front and back. Place a marker in the back and the front at the very center. Make sure that the join area and your working yarn tails is on the right side of the basket.
Place a marker 6 stitches to the left and 6 stitches to the right of the front and back center marker. You should have six markers at the top of your basket.
Round 24:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around and into the st where the first marker is, chain 16, skp 11 st’s & sc in the st that holds the third marker on the front side; continue to sc around and into the st where the next marker is; ch 16, skp 11 st’s & sc in the st that holds the third marker on the back side, continue to sc around; join w/slp st to beg sc
Round 25:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st and chain around; join w/slp st to beg. sc End off and weave in all ends.
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Will you be making this basket with handles for yourself or a loved one? Let me know in the comments. I hope you will come to my side of the mountain again soon!
Juliana Carney says
So very cute!!! Love these baskets and can be used throughout the year and cute decoration possibilities.
Kris says
Thank you…I am like you, I love how you can change up the insert to match a decor change or to reflect the most recent holiday! I have had a lot of fun with these basket designs. Thank you so much for your support! <3
Tereasa Kitchens says
I can’t wait to make this basket…Love your designs…
Kris says
Yes! I’m excited to see all of your baskets when you are done…and thank you very much!
Kelsey says
This is such a cute and easy-to-follow pattern! I made one the other day. I didn’t realize how fast it’d be to make. Thanks!
Kris says
This makes me so happy! Thank you!
Carrie Clubb says
I’m having trouble with the cross stitch. Is there a video for this?
Kris says
Hi Carrie,
I have a video of a baby sweater that uses this stitch. You can watch how to execute the cross stitch when you arrive at the underarm area.
https://youtu.be/pq_ZPJmEsXg
Connie Emerson says
The baskets you design are always so nice!
Kris says
Thank you!
joellen71649 says
Love the basket
Victoria says
I have some really chunky yarn that might be really good for this, in cream and rust colours! Maybe I can make these and stick to my new year resolution of being more organised 😆
Connie Emerson says
This basket would make a nice addition to any room!
Deb K says
Love all of your patterns. This one is neat. Thank you. Stay dry.
Linda Wise says
Yay another basket! Ha i can’t wait to make this one…i NEED to make this one.
Linda 😜
Mariella Alquiza says
Oh Krissy it'[s beautiful! I love the design. I can use it as a magazine container but I do love to use it for my yarn and hook for my present wip. Thank you.
Cherrie says
Could see so many uses for this large basket.
Tinker Belle says
I have loved your patterns for years :-). They are always so well written and easy to follow. Love that you keep putting out things that appeal to us crafters..
1951ralph says
I would love this basket to put by my chair on my table to hold my crochet project yarn and supplies. It is Beautiful
maverick2423 says
Thank you. The outcome for following such precise directions is indeed easily done and with fantastic results.
snowball94 says
I really love all your baskets
Beverly says
Beautiful I love this basket
cablesbahr7de9deff7d says
I think I already have this one, but still haven’t made it yet. I really want to make some baskets. I have a ton of scrap yarn I’ve been saving. Hopefully soon.
Deborah Montgomery says
I want to try this pattern, I want to teach my crochet group called Needles for Needs how to do a basket and this would be perfect. I have young ladies from age 8 to 80 learning to crochet and always looking for things we can do and then give to resource centers, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and the like. We could make these baskets and fill with needs and give to a charity.
Marilyn says
What a great big basket, just beautiful and so functional. Thanks.
Cindy Stewart says
That would be a great basket to hold yarn!