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How to crochet a Winter Basket with this Free Crochet Pattern.

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Introducing the Winter Basket  Free Crochet Pattern for you. This super bulky basket pattern is perfect for holding keys and small items so you don’t lose them.

Crochet Baskets are so soft and comforting and add a great feeling of 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 is it a great addition to any space in your home. The Winter Basket is made with super bulky weight yarn is so full of character. 

 

I used mainly the Half Double crochet stitch and an H, 5mm hook for this Winter basket. Using the smaller hook with the super bulky weight yarn is a technique that 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 the Kale colour of Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn as it has little flecks of different colours throughout the basket.

You can make this Winter Basket with any super bulky weight (6) yarn but I definitely prefer the Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick 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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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. . 

Are You A Visual Learner.

There is a video tutorial for making my Oh Christmas Tree Garland. It comes in both left and right handed versions for you.

 

 

The Winter Basket

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023

 

 

Introducing the Christmas Basket

 You can make this basket using any super bulky (6) weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick and I highly recommend this as the best yarn for this bowl as its thickness adds to the strength of the bowls structure.

To make the basket firm I used an H 5mm hook which is smaller than the recommended hook size for this weight of yarn. This ensures your basket stands up nicely and holds its shape. 

Using Christmas colours helps to get this great Christmas 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.

So here we go, good luck.

 

 

The Winter Basket

 

Supplies you will need:

Yarn: Lion Brand Super Bulky (6) Wool Ease Thick and Quick.  You can use up your stash super bulky yarn if you want a more eclectic look.

You can use any super bulky (6) yarn in your stash.  

Hook: Size-H/8- 5.00 mm
Notions:  Scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 9 hdc – 8 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.

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

• Ch = chain

• Sl st = slip stitch

• st = stitch

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only

• dc = double crochet

 

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.

 

US Single Crochet (sc) Half double crochet (hdc) Double Crochet (dc)

UK Double crochet (dc) Half Treble Crochet (htc) Treble Crochet (tr)

 

Size.

4” wide base, 3.5” tall approximately

Instructions: 

This Winter Basket is created in the round.

The chain at the start of a new round does not count as a stitch.

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 ch1 (24 hdc)

Round 3: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (36 hdc)

 

Now we work up the sides of the basket

Round 4: Ch1, hdcblo into the first stitch, hdcblo into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1.  (36 hdcblo)

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1.   (36 hdc)

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.  (36 hdc)

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. (36 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. (36 hdc)

Round 9: Ch 1, sc into the first stitch, sc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (36 sc)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

You now have a beautiful and functional Winter Basket. This 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

 

Other Patterns You May Like.

1. The Freedom Beanie.

2. The Happy Hippy Sweater

3. The Warmest Feet Ever Slipper Socks.

 

More Places to Find Crochet Free Patterns:

If you love crochet, you can find over a thousand free crochet patterns including some for crop tops and bralettes over at All Free Crochet

I am honoured to have my free crochet bralette pattern, the Earth Mother Bralette Pattern added to the All Free Crochet site.

It is a great resource for crochet lovers and I am proud to also have my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern posted over on the All Free Crochet Site.

 

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