Christmas Basket: Free Crochet Pattern
Christmas Basket Crochet Pattern
Introducing this Christmas Basket Crochet Pattern for you. This bowl shaped basket pattern is perfect for holding candies or chocolates or even as a home decor item filled with Christmas ornaments.
Crochet Baskets are so soft and comforting and add a great feel and warmth to your home decor. I love to have a few around as they are great for organizing and storing all kinds of things that need a home.
This basket serves a double purpose as not only is it a great addition to any space in your home, but it is also a great way to get rid of your yarn stash. The Christmas Basket is made with worsted weight yarn and is great way to use up your stash.
The important thing to note with this pattern is that this basket is made with two strands of yarn being held together, so you are creating a double thickness that makes the basket sturdier. All you do is hold the tails of the two strands together as you create your magic circle to start and work as if you only have a single strand, making sure you alway have both strands on the hook as you work.
I used mainly the Half Double crochet stitch and an H, 5mm hook for this Christmas basket. Using the smaller hook with the double strand technique gives it the solid texture that is needed so the basket stands up and holds its shape. This basket looks so beautiful when make with two different colours of yarn held together as you work.
By mixing up the colours you get a great artisan look. Such a beautiful addition to any space.
You can make this Christmas Basket with worsted weight (4) yarn or Aran for those in the UK. You can use either acrylic or cotton as well as 100% wool for this basket.
For those new to crochet, there are left and right handed videos on my Carroway Crochet YouTube channel that will demonstrate the single crochet and half double crochet stitch.
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Inspiration for The Christmas Basket Crochet Pattern
The inspiration for my Free Christmas Basket Crochet Pattern was the need to create something useful and beautiful and also that fit with the Christmas decor theme. By working with two strands of yarn, and choosing seasonal colours, you can create a really beautiful looking basket. You can of course choose to use two matching strands of yarn for a solid coloured basket.
I wanted this project to be a beginner friendly pattern that also had a great solid texture and special style. Let me know what you think?
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Other Ideas for Christmas Projects.
The Christmas Tree Cup Cozy is a great idea for seasonal home decor. You also might also enjoy my Festive Gift Card Holder.
If you like making accessories, the Festive Skinny Scarf is a great project ton a Christmas theme. .
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There is a video tutorial for making my Oh Christmas Tree Garland. It comes in both left and right handed versions for you.
Christmas Basket
Pattern by Pam Carr ©2022
Introducing the Christmas Basket
You can make this basket using up your scrap stash yarn. I used worsted weight (4) yarn or Aran for those in the UK. To make the basket firm I used two strands held as I crocheted the basket and I love mixing up the Christmas colours to get this great folksy look. Such a beautiful addition to any space. It is perfect for holding chocolates of other Christmas goodies.
For those new to crochet, there are left and right-handed videos on my Carroway Crochet YouTube channel that will demonstrate the single crochet and half double crochet stitch.
The Christmas Basket Pattern.
Size: 4.5” wide base, 2.5” tall approximately
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: worsted weight (4) Yarn. I used up some of my Christmas colours found in my scrap yarn stash and held two contrasting colours together to create this beautiful effect. You will be using two strands held together as you make this basket.
You can use any worsted weight/Aran yarn for this basket.
Hook: Size -H/8- 5.00 mm
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 11 hdc – 10 hdc rows = 4” (10 cm)
Special Stitch for this project.
For this basket you need to do the half double crochet back loop only stitch. (hdcblo). This helps create the bottom edge of the basket as you start to create the sides of the basket.
You will be working the half double crochet stitch, but it is done into the back loop of the stitch.
I created a video showing how to do the back loop only technique using the single crochet stitch and posted it onto youtube for you. I hope this helps you understand how to work into the back loop of the stitch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQhzE70Ov-U
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
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Ch = chain
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Sl st = slip stitch
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st = stitch
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sc = single crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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dc = double crochet
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hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
USSingle Crochet (sc)Half double crochet (hdc)Double Crochet (dc) |
UKDouble crochet (dc)Half Treble Crochet (htc)Treble Crochet (tf)
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Instructions:
This basket is created in the round.
The chain at the start of a new round does not count as a stitch.
Remember you are working with two strands of yarn held together.
Chain 4 and sl st into first stitch to make a small circle. (You may also begin with the magic loop if you prefer. Magic loops ensure a tighter closing.)
Round 1: Ch 2, Make 12 dc into the small circle space. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1, Make 2 hdc into the next stitch and make 2hdc into every stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 1. (24 hdc)
Round 3: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (36 hdc)
Round 4: Ch1, *2 sc into the next stitch, sc in each of the next two stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 sc)
Now we work up the sides of the basket
Round 5: Ch1, hdcblo into the first stitch, hdcblo into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdcblo)
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)
Change Colours for the Striped Basket.
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)
Change to White
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
You now have a beautiful and functional Christmas Basket. These can be used for so many different purposes in your home.
If you have any questions or problems, do not hesitate to contact me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com
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