Crochet Easter Basket
This crochet Easter basket is so cute and easy to make! Gather yarn in cheerful spring colours and make a simple crochet basket in under an hour!
Follow our step by step photo and video tutorials or download our FREE printable PDF pattern! This mini Easter basket is the perfect size for foil wrapped chocolate eggs and it also looks adorable as a decoration on the Easter table!
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How to Make a Crochet Easter Basket
Materials:
Check Out The Video Tutorial:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Round 1:
- Make a slip knot with yarn colour A (blue) and tighten it on your 4.5 mm hook.This will be the main colour of your Easter basket.
- Chain 2.
- Insert 8 single crochet into the first chain.
- Pull the tail to tighten it and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 2:
- Chain 1 and insert 2 single crochet into each stitch around. Then slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 3:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch.
- Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).
- Repeat all the way around (1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet, 1 increase, etc) and then slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 4:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the first two stitches.
- Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch.
- Repeat all the way around (1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, etc), and then slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 5:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the back loop only of each stitch around.Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Rounds 6 – 11:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around. Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Repeat the last row 5 more times.
Rounds 12 – 13:
- Cut your yarn and switch to colour B (yellow).
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around. Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Repeat the last step.
Rounds 14 – 15:
- Cut your yarn and switch back to colour A (blue).
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around. Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Repeat the last step.
- Cut and tie off your yarn.
Make the basket handle:
- Create a slip knot on the 4mm hook using yarn colour A (blue).Chain 31.
- Slip stitch into each chain across.
- Cut and tie off your yarn.
Sew on the basket handle:
- Sew the handle onto the basket. To center the handle, count 8 stitches from the back seam and sew the handle into the 8th and 9th stitches.Repeat on the other side.
- Sew in all your ends.
- Your crochet Easter basket is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- If you plan to make your basket bigger, crochet the handle around craft wire or a pipe cleaner for a stiffer basket handle.
- This mini basket folds down flat for easy storage.
- Tie ribbon around the sides of the handle or sew on ribbon bows to decorate your basket.
Download our free crochet Easter basket pattern:
Click on the link or photo below to download our free, printable crochet Easter basket pattern! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply follow along with the crochet pattern on your device’s screen, or print it on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
>>> Crochet Easter Basket Pattern <<<
What size crochet Easter basket does this pattern make?
This pattern makes a small Easter basket with a 2-1/4 inch diameter. The basket itself is 2-1/2 inches tall without the handle, and 4-1/2 inches tall including the handle.
For specific instructions on how to make a larger basket, read the pattern notes on our free Crochet Easter basket pattern.
What’s the best yarn to use for a crochet Easter basket?
We used worsted weight (size 4) acrylic yarn to make our crochet Easter baskets, which worked well for the size of the basket. We used Craft Smart yarn from our stash, and Loops & Threads value yarn from Michaels.
If you make a larger basket, cotton yarn may make the basket a bit sturdier. You can also use a heavier weight of yarn and adjust your hook size to make a bigger crochet Easter basket.
Does this crochet Easter basket stand up on its own?
Yes, because of its small size this crochet Easter basket stands up really well on its own and even the handle keeps its shape. You can also stuff it with a bit of Easter grass and chocolate eggs.
Have fun making a miniature crochet Easter basket this spring! This simple crochet project is so easy to make using a few simple stitches, making it perfect for crochet beginners.
Here’s even more fun Easter craft ideas:
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
