Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Crochet Hook: US H8/5.00 mm
- Worsted Weight Yarn: 4 oz (for the basket, use Vanna’s Choice in Fern; for the flower, use pink yarn or any scrap yarn)
- Button: 1/2”-1” (optional, for the center of the flower)
- Pipe Cleaners: Two 12” green pipe cleaners (optional, to give shape to the basket handle)
- Easter Grass: Paper crinkle style (for filling the basket)
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
- Sewing Needle & Thread: For attaching the button
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
- Basket Height: Approximately 9” (including handle), 4” (excluding handle)
- Basket Diameter: Approximately 6.5”
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd = round
Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Easter Basket Pattern:
Basket Base:
- Rnd 1: Begin with a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st to form a ring). Ch 1. Make 6 sc into the ring. (6 sc)
- Rnd 2: Work 2 sc into each st around. (12 sc)
- Rnd 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat this pattern around. (18 sc)
- Rnd 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat this around. (24 sc)
- Rnd 5: Sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st. Continue around. (30 sc)
- Rnd 6: Sc in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat. (36 sc)
- Rnd 7-9: Continue with 36 sc each round (no increases). (36 sc)
- Rnd 10: Sc in the next 4 sts, dec in the next 2 sts. Repeat this pattern. (30 sc)
- Rnd 11: Sc in the next 3 sts, dec in the next 2 sts. Continue. (24 sc)
- Rnd 12: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next 2 sts. Repeat. (18 sc)
- Rnd 13: Sc in the next st, dec in the next 2 sts. Finish the round. (12 sc)
- Rnd 14: Dec around until 6 sts remain.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for closing the top. Tighten and secure the end.
Basket Sides:
- Rnd 1: Attach yarn to any base stitch. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. (36 sc)
- Rnd 2-9: Continue with sc in each stitch for 8 more rounds. (36 sc)
- Finish off and weave in the loose ends.
Handle (Optional):
- Take two green pipe cleaners and twist them together. Shape into a “U” or “V” to form the handle.
- Attach the handle to the basket’s sides by sewing it in place with yarn or whip stitching.
- For extra strength, crochet around the pipe cleaners: Attach yarn and work sc around the pipe cleaners, then secure.
Flower (Optional):
- Rnd 1: Begin with a magic ring, ch 1. Make 6 sc into the ring. (6 sc)
- Rnd 2: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat this pattern. (9 sc)
- Rnd 3: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat. (12 sc)
- Rnd 4-5: Sc around for two rounds. (12 sc for both)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Button Center (Optional):
Sew a button in the middle of the flower using a tapestry needle and thread.
Final Steps:
- Add Easter grass inside the basket for a decorative touch.
- Adjust basket size by adding or reducing rounds if necessary.
- Enjoy your handmade Easter basket!
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