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Crochet Nesting Baskets: A Free Pattern

Updated: May 10, 2023


PInk crochet oval basket, pink, white, and green flowers, soap, white background

I think that the best gifts are homemade gifts. I love receiving something homemade as I know just how much time, thought, and effort goes into it. That is why these super simple crochet nesting baskets are the best. They are quick to make, beginner-friendly, and just gorgeous! And I know that if you do make these as a present, the receiver will be absolutely thrilled!

 

Materials:

  • Hook size: 6mm

  • Yarn: Any chunky yarn (find my favourite here).

  • Scissors

  • Darning Needle

Note: As with the majority of patterns, the size of your basket will vary depending on your tension, wool size, and hook size.


Terminology Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain

  • tr: Treble crochet

  • st/sts: Stitch/stitches

  • sl st: Slip stitch

  • htc: Half treble crochet

  • BLO: Back loop only

Pattern Notes:

  • This pattern is worked in UK terms.

  • The chain 3 and chain 2 at the beginning of each round does count as a stitch.

  • This pattern is worked by crocheting on either side of the foundation chain. You do not turn your work at the end of each round.

 

Method:


Creating the base:

Round 1:

  • Ch 13.

  • Work 6tr into 3rd ch from the hook.

  • Work 1tr into the next 10sts.

  • In last st, make 6tr.

  • Working along the other side of the foundation ch, make 1tr into the next 10sts.

  • Join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3.


PInk crochet oval, white background

Round 2:

  • Ch 3.

  • Make 1tr in same st, *2tr in next st*. Repeat from * 5 times. 1tr in next 10sts. *2tr in next st*. Repeat from * 5 times. 1tr in last 10sts. Join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch-3.


Pink crochet oval, white background

Round 3:

  • Ch 3..

  • Make 1tr in same st, 1tr in next st. *2tr in next st, 1tr in next st*. Repeat from * 5 times.

  • Make 1tr in next 10sts. *2tr in next st, 1tr in next st*. Repeat from * 5 times.

  • Make 1tr in last 10sts.

  • Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.


pink crochet oval base, white background

Round 4:

  • Ch 3.

  • Make 1tr in same st, 1tr in next 2sts. *2tr in next st, 1tr in next 2sts*. Repeat from * 5 times.

  • Make 1tr in next 10sts. *2tr in next st, 1tr in next 2sts*. Repeat from * 5 times.

  • Make 1tr in last 10 sts.

  • Join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3.


Pink crochet oval base, white background

Making the Sides:

Round 5:

  • Ch 2.

  • Make 1htc in the BLO of each st around.

  • Join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 2.


Pink crochet base and sides of an oval basket, white background

Pink crochet base and sides of an oval basket, white background

Round 6-19: (Note: you can crochet as many rows as you would like for the sides. I find that 16 is the perfect amount.)

  • Ch 2.

  • Make 1htc into each st around.

  • Join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 2.


Pink crochet oval basket, white background

  • Fasten off and sew in all ends. Fold over the top to complete.

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Pinterest Pin, Pink crochet oval basket, flowers, soap, pink and cream aesthetic background.


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