Free Small Crochet Basket Pattern

In this post will find all the information you need to make a super cute, free, small crochet basket! There is a full list of materials, a crochet stitch key, a list of speciality stitches with links to photos tutorials, additional notes, and full written step-by-step instructions for this intermediate-level crochet pattern in US terminology, with photos.

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About This Mini Happy Basket

This is an intermediate level free small crochet basket pattern that includes a number of specialty stitches and techniques. Since 2021, I’ve been including stitch photo tutorials in all the crochet patterns I sell on Etsy and Ravelry. You can now access those very same handy tutorials by clicking the links in the Specialty Stitches section below. So you don’t need to Google if you don’t know a specialty stitch; you can just get straight to hooking 🙂

A paid version of this pattern in PDF format is also available on Etsy and Ravelry. The ad free, printable PDF includes all the stitch photo tutorials so you don’t have to click through to links.

First published at the beginning of 2022, here’s what some crocheters have had to say about this cute little basket😍

Well-written, clear pattern! It included some helpful tips that I have since used on other projects! ★★★★★

Dan, Verified Etsy Buyer

Easy to follow pattern. Loved how it turned out. ★★★★★

Debra, Verified Etsy Buyer

Materials

• I’ve used oddments of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 (83yds/75m, 1.75oz/50g) in seven colours but you can use any equivalent weight (DK #3) 100% cotton yarn e.g. Paintbox Cotton DK. Choose the shades that bring you most joy! For my rainbow version I have used the following colours:
  • Colour A – Dusty Purple 68
  • Colour B – Blue Sky 70
  • Colour C – Mint 24
  • Colour D – Egg Yolk 90
  • Colour E – Orange 57
  • Colour F – Red 58
• 3mm/D crochet hook; I only use Clover Amours or Tulip Etimos
• Yarn needle; I prefer a bent tip
• Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not important. Finished small crochet basket size using recommended yarn and hook: 9cm base x 4.5cm height

Stitch Key (US terms)

• yo = yarn over
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk st = skip stitch
• ch = chain
• ch-sp(s) = chain space(s)
• sc = single crochet
• tr = treble crochet

Specialty Stitches

• Adjustable Loop (or ch4, join with sl st to form loop)
• Invisible slip stitch join
• Invisible join for finishing
• BLO = crochet in the back loop only of the indicated stitch
• FLO = crochet in the front loop only of the indicated stitch
• BLOsc spike = single crochet spike stitch in the back loop only

Notes

• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Regular slip stitch joins may be used throughout, but invisible joins for finishing and invisible slip stitch joins are recommended where indicated for best results, especially in terms of colour changes
• Please note that if recommended hook and yarn (or equivalent 100% cotton) are not used, results will not be the same e.g. acrylic yarn will not maintain adequate rigidity or stitch pattern definition
• Have questions? Email support is available: pam@bestcrochetlife.com

Free Small Crochet Basket Pattern Instructions

Round 1: Colour A: make adjustable loop (or ch4, join with sl st to form loop), ch1, 6 sc into loop, join with sl st (6)

Round 2: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc next 5 sts, join with sl st (12)

Round 3: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 5 times, join with sl st (18)

Round 4: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (24)

Round 5: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (30)

Round 6: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (36)

Round 7: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 5 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (42)

Round 8: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 6 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (48)

Round 9: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts] 5 times, join with sl st (54)

Round 10: Ch1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 8 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts] 5 times, join with invisible sl st, cut
yarn leaving 10cm tail for weaving in (60)

Round 11: Yo with Colour B and pull through loop = ch1 (photo 1 below), BLOsc in same st (photo 2 below), BLOsc in next 59 sts, join with invisible sl st (60 BLOsc)

Round 12: Ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, BLO in next st, [sc in next 5 sts, BLOsc in next st] 9 times, join with invisible sl st, cut yarn leaving 10cm tail for weaving in (50 sc,10 BLOsc)

Round 13: Yo with Colour C and pull through loop = ch1, BLOsc in same st, BLOsc in next 59 sts, join with invisible sl st (60 BLOsc)

Round 14: Ch1, BLOsc in same st, BLOsc in next 4 sts, FLOtr in Rnd 11st directly below next st (you will see the empty front loop left by the BLOsc of Rnd 12), sk st, [BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOtr in R11 st directly below next st, sk st] 9 times, join with invisible sl st, cut yarn leaving 10cm tail for weaving in (50 BLOsc,10 FLOtr)

Round 15: Yo with Colour D and pull through loop = ch1, BLOsc in same st, BLOsc in next 59 sts, join with invisible sl st (60 BLOsc)

Round 16: Ch1, FLOtr in Rnd 13 st directly below same st, sk st [BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOtr in Rnd 13 st directly below next st, sk st] 10 times, omitting final FLOtr, join with invisible sl st, cut yarn leaving 10cm tail for weaving in (50 BLOsc,10 FLOtr)

Round 17: Yo with Colour E and pull through loop = ch1, BLOsc in same st, BLOsc in next 59 sts, join with invisible sl st (60 BLOsc)

Round 18: Ch1, BLOsc in same st, FLOtr in Rnd 15 st directly below next st, sk st [BLOsc in next 5sts, FLOtr in Rnd 15 st directly below next st, sk st] 9 times, BLOsc in next 4 sts, join with invisible sl st, cut yarn leaving 10cm tail for weaving in (50 BLOsc,10 FLOtr)

Round 19: Yo with Colour F and pull through loop = ch1, BLOsc spike stitch in Rnd 18 st directly below same st and already containing same st (see series of images below), [sc in next st, BLOsc spike stitch in Rnd 18 st directly below next st] 29 times, sc in next st, make invisible join, weave in all ends (30sc, 30 BLOsc spike stitches)

And your fabulous Mini Crochet Happy Basket is complete!! Time to smile at what you’ve created😊🌈

I hope you have enjoyed making this little basket – and perhaps learning a new stitch at the same time! Gotta love those spikes, right 😊

Don’t forget that a paid version of this pattern in PDF format is also available on Etsy and Ravelry. The ad free, printable PDF includes all the stitch photo tutorials so you don’t have to click through to links.

If you need any help, just shout! You can contact me via email pam (at) bestcrochetlife (dot) com or pop into our friendly Facebook group to ask questions, share your basket, and chat all things crochet 😍

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