We all know that crochet isn’t just about making cozy blankets and cute scarves. It’s time to explore an underappreciated, versatile and practical side of this craft in the form of crochet basket patterns!
Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crochet basket patterns are a fantastic way to showcase your skills while adding a touch of organization and style to your space. Think about it: you can create beautiful storage solutions for every room in your home, from the living room to the bedroom, kitchen to the bathroom – the possibilities are endless!
In this article, we’re going to share with you a collection of 25 amazing crochet basket patterns that will inspire you to get your hooks moving. We’ve curated a variety of patterns, ranging from simple and beginner-friendly designs to more intricate and challenging ones for those looking to level up their crochet game.
Not only will these patterns help you declutter and organize your surroundings, but they’ll also make fabulous handmade gifts for friends and family. Imagine the joy on their faces when they receive a one-of-a-kind crochet basket made with love!
Get ready to unleash your creativity, add a personal touch to your home decor, and create practical storage solutions that will have everyone asking, “Where did you get that amazing crochet basket?” Let’s jump right in and explore these crochet basket patterns together.
Jessie Stash Basket
One secret to crochet basket patterns that aren’t total “flops” (get it?) is using a thicker weight yarn like the super bulky one recommended here. The designer makes it even sturdier by using two strands of yarn held together. The interesting texture of the basket is created by alternating waistcoat stitch and single crochet in the back loop.
Designer: TLYC Blog
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Mosaic Basket
This adorable Mosaic Basket design is pure genius! The design is made by crocheting with a worsted weight yarn over a bulky weight yarn. This adds tons of structure and also makes for a really interesting look especially when you use self striping yarn. The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches along with spike stitches and stitches worked into the third loops.
Designer: Yarn + Chai
Yarn: Urban Chic (Worsted Weight #4) and Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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Bramble Basket
Chic hanging baskets are a great option for adding organization without taking up floor or table space. This pattern is worked double stranded in the moss stitch which alternates single crochet and chain stitches. The baskets are a great size for organizing small objects like jewelry. They’re also a great place to put your keys so you don’t misplace them!
Designer: One Dog Woof
Yarn: Knit Picks Billow (Aran Weight #4)
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Fluffy Puffs Basket
Go big or go home with the Fluffy Puffs Basket. Made with jumbo weight blanket yarn, this super size basket is great for storing throw pillows and blankets. It is made using just single crochet stitches. The accent color is woven in after the fact. This adds some extra structure while also contributing a pop of color and interest.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Blanket Big (Jumbo Weight #7)
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Mother’s Day Basket
This beautiful basket is a great gift for Mother’s Day and for just because too. Crochet basket patterns like this one that build off of a wooden base are extra sturdy and quicker to make too. This design calls for the decorative Turkish star stitch. The special stitch pattern really makes this basket feel special!
Designer: knitznpurlz
Yarn: KNITZNPURLZ T-Shirt (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Handy Baskets
Here’s another one of our crochet basket patterns that is worked double stranded for twice the strength. This pattern calls for split single crochet stitches a.k.a. waistcoat stitches. These stitches are coveted for their knit like appearance. They also produce a very dense fabric that’s perfect for contributing structure to your projects.
Designer: Lily Design Team
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Bunny Basket
Many crochet basket patterns are designed to be set down on the floor or on a surface. It can be hard to find patterns for baskets that have handles like this one. You can skip the bunny ears and embroidered face and still have a cute and functional basket. This design is made with half double crochet and knit stitches (waistcoat stitches).
Designer: Curious Papaya
Yarn: Hobbii Bungee Mini (Jumbo Weight #7)
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Chunky Storage Basket
I know that a lot of us crocheters have yarn practically coming out of our ears! Put some of that yarn to good use and make this cute crochet basket so that you can store some more yarn. The easy peasy pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches. It’s perfect for beginner crocheters!
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Two-Toned Nesting Baskets
You’re going to want to take some notes from this design if you want to make really nice looking baskets that will have your friends asking, “where did you buy that cute basket?” Use a yarn specifically designed for home goods, employ a trendy color block technique, and top it off with a faux leather tag! Special techniques for this design include crocheting into the 3rd loop and reverse single crochet.
Designer: MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
Yarn: Mary Maxim Homespun (Bulky Weight #5)
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Newbury Basket
Smaller baskets are handy to have around for you to store your WIPs in (that’s works in progress if you don’t know). You can make a basket or two for yourself using just half double crochet stitches. The decorative edging along the top is made with chain stitches. This is a very basic and straightforward design that’s perfectly beginner friendly.
Designer: A Box of Twine
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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Boho Basket
Natural textiles, colors, and textures are all hallmarks of boho style design. You can have all three with this stunning Boho Basket design. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with double treble crochet stitches. Just imagine how cute this would look on the bathroom counter filled with rolled up washcloths.
Designer: Hands of Zeal
Yarn: Circulo Natural Cotton 4/10 (Bulky Weight #5)
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Marled Stripes Basket
Ok, so you definitely know by now that using two strands of yarn is a favored technique for making crochet basket patterns extra sturdy. But did you know that using two different colors of yarn makes this cool marled effect? Try it out with this simple yet effective single crochet design. It makes a basket that’s big enough to hold even your biggest skeins of blanket yarn.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Blanket O’Go (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Cally Baskets Duo
One quick and easy way to make your home feel more organized and put together is to create multiple baskets that go together. Of course, you could make the same pattern multiple times, but there’s something to be said for variety! This basket duo pattern calls for regular single crochet stitches as well as single crochet clusters with some stitches worked into the front loops only.
Designer: Divine Debris
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (Bulky Weight #5)
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Natural Cotton Basket
Crochet basket patterns for smaller baskets like this one are great for organizing items like washcloths, hair accessories, or jewelry. Special stitches for this design include elongated single crochet stitches and popcorn shell stitches. The basic design and neutral coloring are sure to mesh well with a variety of decor schemes.
Designer: Mariane Machado
Yarn: Circulo Natural Cotton 4/8 (Bulky Weight #5)
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Everything Basket
Folding down the top of a crochet basket not only looks great but it also adds an extra dash of sturdiness. Try it out with the Everything Basket. It’s named that because it is a great mid size basket design that can be used to hold pretty much anything. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Pretty Darn Adorable
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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Organizer Basket with Removable Dividers
Why make four smaller baskets when you can make one big basket with four compartments? This clever basket design complete with removable dividers will have your home organized in no time. Best of all, the pattern is totally beginner friendly and calls for just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Basket Isabella
Try your hand at some crochet colorwork with this pretty zig zag basket design. Using the tapestry crochet technique, you will switch between two colors of yarn as you crochet single crochet stitches in the round through the back loops only. You will definitely want to keep this project out on display so it’s great for adorning the kitchen table or countertop.
Designer: Nordic Hook
Yarn: Diamond Luxury Cotton Delight (DK Weight #3)
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Owl Basket
Add a dash of whimsy to your home decor with this adorable owl basket. It is crocheted double stranded, using single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches along with picot stitches. The majority of the design is made up of half double crochet stitches so it is actually pretty quick to make despite its impressive size.
Designer: Knit and Crochet Ever After
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Tidepool Basket Set
Here’s another one of our crochet basket patterns that uses the tapestry crochet technique to great effect! The two color design is an excellent introduction into the world of crochet colorwork if you’ve never tried it before. There’s two different sizes so you can pick the one that best suits your needs or make them both for a matching set.
Designer: Leshia Tweddle for WeCrochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie (Worsted Weight #4)
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Oval Nesting Baskets
There’s just something so satisfying about nesting baskets. You can keep them stacked if you’re short on space and then unstack them when you are ready to organize. This pattern is crocheted double stranded, using single crochet and spike stitches. The design is worked continuously in the round so there’s no visible seam.
Designer: The Lazy Hobbyhopper
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Kieran Basket
I like big baskets and I cannot lie! Big baskets like this one are great for storing larger items like towels or pillows. The textured surface of alternating single and double crochet stitches used in this eye catching design is broken up by vertical ridges of half double crochet stitches worked into the third loop.
Designer: Divine Debris
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (Bulky Weight #5)
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Boxy Striped Basket
Let’s get a little stripey with our next basket pattern. Stripes are a great way to incorporate multiple colors into a project without having to do any sort of fancy colorwork. Plus, you can use up some scraps of yarn leftover from other projects! This striped basket design calls for just single crochet stitches. A plastic bin is tucked inside to add structure and form.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Blanket O’Go (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Luxe Leopard Basket
How about one more tapestry crochet basket design for the road? I just couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to show you guys this adorable leopard print basket. It’s perfect for housing a potted plant or you could use it in the bathroom or the bedroom. It’s crocheted double stranded so it’s extra sturdy and functional.
Designer: Crafting for Weeks
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Aran Weight #4)
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Hexagon Bread Basket
One stitch that we’ve seen repeatedly in this round up of free crochet basket patterns is the knit stitch, a.k.a. the waistcoat stitch. There’s a good reason for that! This stitch patterns produces a dense fabric that resembles knitting and is extra sturdy. What’s not to love? This Hexagon Bread Basket just gives you one more chance to see what all the buzz is about with this stitch pattern.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Bobbiny Cotton Rope Junior (Bulky Weight #5)
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Brecken Basket
Keep it simple and classy with the Brecken Basket. The design is crocheted double stranded for extra sturdiness. It is made using just half double crochet stitches, so it’s very beginner friendly. Best of all, it’s a great size for organizing a wide variety of objects.
Designer: The Turtle Trunk
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (Bulky Weight #5)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Basket Patterns
I just can’t get enough of these crochet basket patterns! Modern crochet storage baskets are very popular and it’s easy to see why! They can be made by any skill level (most of these use only basic crochet stitches), can be used for so many different purposes and can be made from many different types of yarns.
The most popular yarns for crochet baskets patterns are jumbo yarn, super bulky weight yarn, holding many yarn strands together to make a thicker yarn, t-shirt yarn and bulky yarn. Any thick yarn is a great choice to make a sturdy basket.
So, choose an easy crochet basket pattern from our list and get going! Don’t forget, these also made great gift baskets!
I love to use up my scrap yarn and hold strands together to make a chunky crochet basket. This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover yarn. You can use any yarn weight this way and yarn baskets are great for a variety of uses!
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Happy Crocheting!
