Classic Easter Basket Free Pattern

Materials & Measurements:

• Yarn:
  • COLOR A (“Jade Frost”): 225 yards
  • COLOR B (“Dusk Sky”): 100 yards
  • COLOR C (“Petal”): 225 yards
  • #4 aran weight yarn for surface crochet lines and handle wrap (about 30 yards)
• Hooks:
  • H (5.0mm) for the basket
  • G/7 (4.25-4.50mm) for finishing
• Other Supplies: Heavy duty plastic canvas
• Needles: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Gauge: 6 rounds should measure 2.75 inches across.

Abbreviations:

• CSC: Crossed Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• CH: Chain
• ST/STS: Stitch/Stitches
• MC: Magic Circle

Special Stitches:

• CSC (Crossed Single Crochet): Insert hook, yarn under, draw yarn through, yarn over, and draw through both loops.
• 3rd Loop: Work in the loop below the front loop of the stitch facing you.

Stitching Instructions for Making the Classic Easter Basket Pattern:

Begin the Basket:

• Start with COLOR A (Jade Frost): Make a Magic Circle (MC) and CH 1 (does not count as a stitch).
  • Round 1:
    • Work 6 CSC into the MC.
    • Join with a SL ST to the first CSC. (6 sts)
• Round 2:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work 2 CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (12 sts)
• Round 3:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in the next ST) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (18 sts)
• Round 4:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 2 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (24 sts)
• Round 5:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 3 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (30 sts)
• Round 6:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 4 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (36 sts)
• Round 7:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 5 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (42 sts)
• Round 8:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 6 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (48 sts)
• Round 9:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 7 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (54 sts)
• Round 10:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 8 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (60 sts)
• Round 11:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 9 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (66 sts)
• Round 12:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 10 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (72 sts)
• Round 13:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 11 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (78 sts)
• Round 14:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 12 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (84 sts)
• Round 15:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 13 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (90 sts)
• Round 16:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • (Work 2 CSC in the next ST, CSC in each of the next 14 STS) around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Rounds 17-20:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)

Change to COLOR B (Dusk Sky) and fasten off COLOR A.

Rounds 21-24:

• CH 1, turn.
• Work CSC in each ST around.
• Join with SL ST. (96 sts)

Change to COLOR C (Petal) and fasten off COLOR B.

• Rounds 25-28:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Change to COLOR A (Jade Frost) and fasten off COLOR C.
• Round 29:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Round 30:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work HDC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)

Switch to smaller hook (G/7, 4.25-4.50mm).

• Round 31:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in the 3rd loop only in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Round 32:
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Attach COLOR B (Dusk Sky) and fasten off COLOR A.
• Rounds 33-46 (or until the basket reaches the desired height when folded down):
  • CH 1, turn.
  • Work CSC in each ST around.
  • Join with SL ST. (96 sts)
• Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Optional Decorative Step:

• Use surface crochet to add white lines around the basket. Starting at the seam, slip stitch 4 white lines where colors meet, using #4 aran weight yarn.

Adding the Plastic Canvas:

• Cut strips of heavy-duty plastic canvas to match the height of the inner layer of the basket.
• Insert the plastic canvas strips into the basket, folding the basket over the canvas for stability.
• Continue layering the strips until the desired stiffness is achieved, and then fold the inner layer down to cover the canvas.

Adding the Handle:

• Cut two long strips of plastic canvas, each about 6 squares wide.
• Cover the strips with yarn, either wrapping or weaving it around for added texture.
• Attach the handle to the inside of the basket using super glue, ensuring it is secure.

Once these steps are completed, your basket is ready!

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