Learn how to crochet a basket using a felt circle base from Joes Toes. You can also learn how crochet a base to start your basket on too.
This free crochet basket pattern has 2 options for the base of the basket, both making it safe to use on any surface.
The pattern uses the puff stitch to create a wonderful texture that can be highlighted by changing colours for the puff stitches - it would also look great worked in a single colour.
I chose to make my basket using a felt circle from Joes Toes, who make all manner of extra thick felt shapes that can be used with our crochet projects, from felt circles through to slipper soles which include a non-slip treatment.
I was so excited to find out about the products Joes Toes creates - the thickness of their felt makes, combines with the pre-punched holes make it a great choice to crochet on to.
I've secured an exclusive code that will take 10% off of your shopping basket at JoesToes.co.uk by using the code Bobbly10
Below you can see the 2 options for the bases for the Bobbly Basket.
If you prefer to work from a printed pattern , the Bobbly Crochet Basket pattern can be purchased from your favourite pattern shop using the buttons below. You'll receive the pattern written in both UK and US terms.
I delved deep into my stash for this pattern and discovered a now discontinued yarn that my hubby had treated me to and brought back from America many years ago.
I used Loops & Threads Meandering Serpentine Mini, that contained 4 skeins of yarn in various shade - if you're not familiar with Loops & Threads, it's the Michaels store, own brand of yarn.
The yarn is a Worsted, Size 4 yarn that is a 90% acrylic, 10% Nylon mix which creates a smooth fibre, if a little easy to split when used - if you love the colours I've used, search the stash swap sites, as I'm sure more people than just me have them in their stash.
You can use any yarn for this pattern, but I struggled to get the same look when I tried making a sample in 100% cotton - the yarn looked too defined, so I'd stick with an acrylic or acrylic mix.
Materials:
For basket - 120 yds of any worsted/size 4 acrylic/acrylic mix yarn in 3 shades - A, B, C
For Base -
or
Designer used Loops & Threads Meandering Serpentine Mini in Blue (243 yds/ 3.5oz) - discontinued
Abbreviations - US Terms
st(s) - stitches
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
puff - puff stitch
RS - Right side
YO - yarn over
Pattern Notes
Gauge:
Gauge is not essential
Finished Size:
Height can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing number of repeats worked.
Special Stitches
puff = Puff stitch.
YO, insert into indicated, YO, pull up loop, [YO, insert hook in same, YO, pull up loop] 4 times, YO, pull through all 11 loops on hook, ch 1 to close.
To work puff stitch in a different colour, complete YO of stitch before puff in colour puff st is to be worked in.
Option 1: Felt Base - with 3mm hook
Round 1: With A, insert hook through hole, YO, bring loop through, *YO, insert through next hole, sl st; repeat from * around to last hole,
Round 1 Cont.: cut yarn, bring through last hole, thread on needle, insert needle under first st and bring through, insert under last st, insert through last hole to back, knot to other yarn tail to secure - 24 sl st
Option 2: Base (if not using felt circle) - with 4.5mm hook
Make 2
Round 1: With A, Ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring, working into centre of ring, ch 1, 8 hdc, join - 8 hdc
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 2 hdc in each st around, join - 16 hdc
Round 3: Ch 1, *hdc, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join - 24 hdc
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2; repeat from * around, join - 32 hdc
Round 5: Ch 1, *hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join - 40 hdc
Round 6: Ch 1, *hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join - 48 hdc
Fasten off, weave ends.
Joining Base
Place bases wrong side together, working through both bases, sc in each st around - 48 sc
Continue to Round 2 of Basket.
Base Option 1 Only - With 4.5mm hook
Round 1: With A, join in any st, ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join - 48 hdc
Base Option 1 and Option 2 - continuing with 4.5mm hook
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join - 48 sc
Round 3: Ch 1, *with B, puff, with A, hdc in next 2; repeat around, join to top of puff - 16 puff, 32 hdc
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join - 48 sc
Round 5: Ch 1, * with A, hdc in next 2, with B, puff in next; repeat from * around, join - 16 puff, 32 hdc
Round 6: With A, hdc in each st around, join - 48 hdc
Round 7: With B, ch 1, repeat Round 6
Rounds 8-11: Repeat Rounds 3-6 working with B and C
Round 12: With C, Repeat Round 6
Rounds 13-16: Repeat Rounds 3-6 working with C and A
Round 17: Continuing with C, ch 1, working in BLO, hdc in each st around, join - 48 hdc
Round 18: Ch 1, skip same as ch 1, hdc in each st around, join - 47 hdc
Rounds 19-21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join - 47 hdc
Rounds 22-25: With B, ch 1, hdc in each st around, join - 47 hdc
Rounds 26-29: With A, repeat Rounds 22-25
Fasten off, weave ends.
I would love to see your finished Bobbly Crochet Basket - snap a picture and share it with me! Use @cosyrosieuk so I can celebrate you completing your project.
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