If you’re looking for a practical and stylish way to elevate your storage solutions. I can show you how to crochet a square basket with a drop over lacey shell border. It’s designed to fit snugly around a collapsible storage cube, this versatile pattern combines functionality with charm. This is a must-have for your home. The free crochet pattern’s adaptability allows you to customize it for any box or cube size, offering beautiful storage options for any space.
Why Crochet a Collapsible Cube Cover?
Let’s make those flimsy collapsible cubes functional. They often lack strength and aesthetic appeal.
This free crochet pattern transforms them into elegant storage pieces. Perfect for displaying in your living room, office, or bedroom.
Plus, with the addition of a drop-over lacey shell stitch border, this basket can be tailored to fit in with any decor.
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Whether you need a chic way to store your yarn stash, toys, books, or seasonal decorations, this crocheted basket has got you covered!
It’s also a fantastic gift idea for Mother’s Day, baby showers, wedding showers, or even as a thoughtful present for a graduate heading off to college.
About the Pattern
This basket features an easy shell stitch for the body and a or a simple shell edge, for an elegant finishing touch. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are held together throughout the project.
A color change is incorporated into the design for added visual interest, and while optional, we highly recommend it for a truly standout creation.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver Solids, or any other stiff yarn to provide structure)
- Hook: Appropriate hook size for holding two strands of yarn (consult the pattern for exact size)
- Additional Tools: Hot glue gun, Velcro, or needle and thread (for attaching the cover to the cube)
Attachments Options:
There are three simple ways to secure your crochet cover to the collapsible cube:
- Hot Glue: This is the quickest and most straightforward method.
- Velcro: A great option if you want the cover to be removable.
- Sewing: Offers a clean and permanent solution.
A detailed tutorial is included in the ad free pdf crochet pattern to guide you through all three methods.
Customization Tips
One of the best things about this pattern is its flexibility. Whether you’re covering a small box for desk supplies or a larger cube for blankets.
The instructions are easy to adapt. Simply adjust the starting chain and the number of rows to fit your desired size.
You can also get creative with colors! Use a neutral tone for a sophisticated look or go bold with bright hues to add a pop of color to your space. The possibilities are endless!
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- Beginner-Friendly: The shell stitch is easy to learn and produces consistent, beautiful results.
- Customizable: You can adapt this pattern to fit any box size and color scheme.
- Functional & Stylish: Transform basic storage cubes or any box of your choice, into an elegant piece of handcrafted decor.
Gift-Worthy: These covers make when needing you need to find a practical gift for a wedding or baby shower. Stuff it with the little things that they will need to start their new lives with.
Get the Free Crochet Pattern
Ready to start? Download this free crochet pattern for the Square Crochet Basket with Collapsible Cube Cover today. Follow the step-by-step instructions and tutorial for a rewarding project that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Yarn: I think Red Heart Super Saver or a stiff yarn is best, but any worsted weight yarn will work. On this particular basket, I used Red Heart Super Saver Approx. 500 yards of MC and 400 yards of CC
Extra Supplies:
The crocheted covers can slide down and you will need a method to hold it in place. I will give you three options. The glue gun is my favorite method.
Option 1: Glue Gun and glue sticks
Option 2: Velcro Dots/Strips
Option 3: Sewing Needle and Thread.
Hooks:
L- 11/8mm
K-10.5/6.5mm
G-6/4.0mm
Stitch Guide
join w/ = join with
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
SC DEC = insert hook draw up loop, skipping the middle stitch entirely; insert hook in nxt st, draw up loop, YO, pull through all loops on hook
HDC = Half Double Crochet
HDC DEC = YO, insert hook,YO, draw up loop, YO, skipping the middle stitch entirely; insert hook in nxt st, YO, draw up loop, YO, draw through all loops on hook
DC = Double Crochet
DC DEC = YO, insert in nxt st, draw up loop; YO, draw thru 2 loops; skipping the middle stitch entirely; YO, insert hook in nxt st, draw up loop, YO, draw thru 2; YO draw thru all three
TRB = Treble Crochet
BP HDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
SP = Space
BLO = Back Loop Only
nxt = Next
* * = Execute 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
YO = Yarn Over Hook
Picot = SLP ST in 3rd CH from hook, picot is made
DC Cluster = *YO insert hook in/under arch; YO draw up a loop; YO pull through 2 lps on hook* Repeat 2 x more, yo, pull through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1.*
Put your designing skills to the test! Make your own basket using your favorite stitches. The beginning tutorial will tell you how. Spread your wings and add an applique or other embellishments. Cute adorable Storage is all the rage now!
Shell Basket with a Drop Over Lace or Shell Edge (Please use “L” hook)
Tutorial to make the Bottom/Base for the Cube Cover:
Hold 2 strands of MC
This is a much simpler way to make the base/bottom for a collapsible storage cube of any size. Once the base or bottom is made, then proceeding to use a different stitch is a matter of simple math. This method makes designing a totally new Collapsible Cube Cover a fun process. The tutorial for making the bottom is below, and then the “Shell Basket” Cube Cover pattern follows.
Here is a simple guideline that I use to cover different sized boxes and cube covers
∙ Chain 18 = 8” square cube
∙ Chain 20 = 9” square cube
∙ Chain 22 = 10” square cube
∙ Chain 23 = 10.5” square cube
This pattern is written for a 10.5” square collapsible cube
Step 1: Make a base chain of CH 23
If you would like to follow the photo tutorial on how to make the base, you will find it at THIS BLOG POST.
Step 2: HDC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across; CH 1 and Turn (22 HDC)
Step 3: HDC in each st across; CH 1 and Turn (CH 1 does not count as a stitch) I repeated Step 3, 18x to make 19 rows.
You want the crocheted square to be ¼” smaller than the base, or an 1/8” smaller on each side. Turn your cube over to compare the size of your work against the bottom of the cube. The size is perfect if your work sits just inside the base. If it completely covers the bottom and the edges aren’t visible, start over and take out a Chain or two of the base chain.
Continue to execute Step 3 until your base is square and fits just inside the cube base, as pictured below. The base pictured below is 19 rows. Do not End off.
Step 4: SC around the entire base, with 3 SC in each corner. You will need 99 stitches to make the chevron pattern, and the pattern is written below. This is where you can tailor your Collapsible Cube Cover by crocheting the right amount of SC stitches around the base, to accommodate the stitch you want to use. Keep the stitch count in the 95 to 105 range if you are changing the stitch.
CH 1, 3 SC; 22 SC across the 1st side; 3 SC in nxt corner; 22 SC evenly spaced across the 2nd Side; 3 SC in corner st; 22 SC evenly spaced across the 3rd Side; 3 SC in corner st; 22 SC evenly spaced across the 4th Side; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC; (100 sc)
You are finished with the base and will be making the sides of the basket next. Follow the pattern below.
Round 1: CH 1; BP HDC in joining ST, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (100 HDC) (Switching to a “K” hook is optional. I prefer to use a “K” hook, but if you crochet tight, please continue with an “L” hook. Your basket cover will be somewhat smaller than the base, so that it will fit snuggly around the collapsible box/bin, but if it is too small it will smash the box/bin, so close attention to your gauge is needed. 3 shells = 5” across; 3 shells = 2 ½” vertical
Round 2 – 4: CH 1; HDC in nxt ST, and in each st around; Drop MC, join w/SLP ST using CC in 1st HDC (100 HDC)
Shell stitch rows follow: Pattern note: Shell = DC in st 3x
Round 5: CH1, SC in joining ST; Skip ST; Shell in nxt ST; Skip ST; *SC in nxt ST; Skip ST; Shell in nxt st; Skip ST;* Repeat between * * around; join w/slp st in 1st SC (25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 6: CH 3, (counts as 1st DC of Shell), DC (2x) in joining ST or SC of previous Round; Skip st; SC in nxt ST which is the peak or 2nd DC of the Shell of the previous Round; Skip ST; * Shell (prev. SC); Skip ST; SC in nxt ST (peak); Skip ST;* Repeat between * * around; join w/SLP ST in 3rd CH of beg. CH 3;(25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 7: SLP ST in 1st ST; CH 1, SC in nxt ST (peak); Skip ST; Shell in nxt ST (prev. SC); Skip ST; *SC
in nxt ST (peak); Skip ST, Shell in nxt ST (prev. SC); Skip ST* Repeat between * * around; join w/ SLP ST in 1st SC (25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 8: CH 3, (counts as 1st DC of Shell), DC (2x) in joining ST or SC of previous Round; Skip st; SC in nxt ST which is the peak or 2nd DC of the Shell of the previous Round; Skip ST; * Shell (prev. SC); Skip ST; SC in nxt ST (peak); Skip ST;* Repeat between * * around; join w/SLP ST in 3rd CH of beg. CH 3; (25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 9-11: Continue in Shell pattern repeating Round: 7 & 8; Drop MC and join using CC w/SLP ST in 3rd CH of beg. CH 3 (25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 12-15: Continue in Shell pattern repeating Round: 7 & 8, Ending off with CC and join using MC w/SLP ST in 3rd CH of beg. CH 3 (25 Shells, 25 SC)
Round 16: CH1, HDC in BLO of 1st ST, and in each ST around; join w/ SLP ST in 1st HDC (100 HDC) Round 17-20: CH1, HDC in 1st ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (100 HDC) Round 18: CH1, SC in 1st ST, and in each ST around; join w/ SLP ST in 1st SC (100 SC)
If you do not wish to execute the drop over lace edge, follow instructions below, if you would like to add the drop over lace edge, please do not execute Round 19. There are two lace edges to choose from, drop below to choose your edge.
Round 19: This is the shell edge row: CH1, SLP ST in 1st ST, Skip ST, Shell in nxt ST, Skip ST; *SLP ST in nxt ST, Skip ST, Shell in nxt st, Skip ST* Repeat between * * around; join w/slp st in 1st SC (25 Shells, 15 SLP ST)
Drop Over Fan Lace Edge: (Please use “G” hook for next step)
Using one strand only
Round 1: CH1 and turn, so that the inside of the basket is facing you; SC in BLO of joining st; CH 4; skp nxt st; * SC in BLO of nxt ST; CH 4; skp nxt st;* Repeat between * * around; join w/SLP ST in beginning SC. (50 CH 4 arches)
Fan Base: DC (2x) in/under arch, CH3, DC (2x) in under arch
Round 2: SLP ST in 1st CH of 1st arch; CH 3,(CH 3 counts as DC) DC in/under arch, CH3, DC (2x) in/under arch (this is first Fan Base); SC in/under nxt arch; * Fan Base in/under arch; SC in/under nxt arch; * Repeat between * * around; join w/SLP ST in 3rd CH of beginning CH 3 (25 fan bases, 25 SC)
Round 2: (Note: all Fans will consist of 6 TRB and 5 CH 1 spaces) SLP ST in 1st DC, SLP ST in/under CH 3 Space; CH 5 (CH 5 will count as TRB, CH 1); *TRB, CH 1 in/under
CH 3 space arch* Repeat between * * 3 x more, 1 more TRB in/under arch; SC in nxt SC; *TRB, CH 1 in/under CH 4 space arch (5x) 1 more TRB under arch; DC in nxt SC; * Repeat between * * around, joining w/SLP ST to 4th CH of beginning CH 5 (25 fans w/25 DC)
Round 3: (Note: all fans will have 5 CH 3 loops, and all DC stitches will be skipped in this next sequence) [*CH3; Skip CH 1 space, SLP ST in nxt ST or TRB* Repeat between * * 4 x more; Skip DC and SLP ST in 1st TRB of nxt fan] Repeat between [ ] 19 x more, join w/SLP ST in beginning SLP ST; end off secure and weave in ends. (25 fans with a CH 3 edging)
Finishing Round
Round 4: Hold basket so the outside of the basket is facing you: Attach yarn with SC join in BLO of Round 34 you can join in the unworked stitch, but it really doesn’t matter; *CH 3, Skip nxt ST; SC in nxt ST* Repeat around, joining with SLP ST to beg. SC; End Off secure and weave in ends
I hope you enjoyed this crochet pattern.
There are several of these square crochet baskets that will cover a Collapsible Cube.
I have also designed many baskets in many different sizes and shapes. A few Moses Baskets for Dolls. A few Toilet Paper Holder Baskets and a LOT of round baskets of different sizes. If you would like to see all of my baskets…CLICK THIS LINK.
I am also a seamstress. It was a natural progression for me to design cube covers with fabric. The first one was for my grand puppy. My daughter keeps doggie treats in it.
The second one for a baby shower for a little boy. It is so cute! I crocheted a baby boy blanket, and made a few hats with a fabric tag.
If you know me, you know I love lace. The Crochet Lace Cover is so pretty. It uses the Over Brook Lace stitch and few others. It is elegant and beautiful. If you love this one, you will also love the Sunspray Lace and the Candle Light Lace Cube Covers.
I would love it if you came to my side of the mountain again. Don’t stay away too long. I am always releasing new crochet patterns that you won’t want to miss. Feel free to take your time looking through all of the free crochet patterns that I have published on this blog.
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