Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Bernat yarn
- Yarn Measurements:
- Small Basket: ~100-120 yards (91-110 meters) per color
- Large Basket: ~150-180 yards (137-165 meters) per color
- Gauge: 17 single crochet (sc) and 19 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
- Finished Pattern Size:
- Small Basket: Approx 7″ (18 cm) diameter x 3″ (7.5 cm) tall
- Large Basket: Approx 10″ (25.5 cm) diameter x 4″ (10 cm) tall
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
Abbreviations Used:
- Ch = Chain
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- WS = Wrong side
Stitching Instructions for Making the Bernat Color Pop Crochet Baskets Pattern:
Step 1: Begin with the Base (Using A for Outer Basket and B for Inner Basket)
- Ch 2 to start.
- 1st rnd: Work 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc)
- 2nd rnd: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (16 sc)
- 3rd rnd: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
- Continue increasing each round as follows:
- 4th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around. (32 sc)
- 5th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around. (40 sc)
- 6th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc) around. (48 sc)
- 7th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc) around. (56 sc)
- 8th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc) around. (64 sc)
- 9th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc) around. (72 sc)
- 10th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 8 sc) around. (80 sc)
- For the Large Basket only, continue increasing:
- 11th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 9 sc) around. (88 sc)
- 12th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc) around. (96 sc)
- 13th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 11 sc) around. (104 sc)
- 14th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 12 sc) around. (112 sc)
- 15th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 13 sc) around. (120 sc)
- 16th rnd: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 14 sc) around. (128 sc)
Step 2: Create the Basket Walls
- Next rnd: Ch 1. Work 1 scbl in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Place a stitch marker at the end of the round.
- Next rnd: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Repeat the last round until the work from the marker measures 3” (7.5 cm) for Small Basket or 4” (10 cm) for Large Basket.
- Fasten off.
- Repeat Steps 1 & 2 using B to make the Inner Basket.
Step 3: Joining the Inner and Outer Baskets
- Place the Inner Basket inside the Outer Basket, ensuring that the wrong sides (WS) are facing each other.
- Join A with sl st to any stitch of the last round.
- Ch 1, then work 1 sc through both layers of fabric in each stitch around. Join with sl st to the first sc.
- Final rnd: Ch 1. Work 1 reverse sc (crab stitch) in each sc around. This creates a decorative edge. Join with sl st to the first sc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Final Notes:
- If using multiple colors, switch colors between rounds as desired.
- The basket is worked in continuous rounds without turning.
- Stitch markers can help track the beginning and end of rounds.
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