Crochet Easter Basket Pattern
This crochet Easter basket pattern is one of my favorites makes! It works up so quickly and is so useful. Spring has sprung, and Easter is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a fun and festive crochet Easter basket pattern?
Whether you’re looking to add some handmade charm to your holiday decor or create a unique and personalized gift for someone special, this crochet Easter basket pattern is the perfect project for you.
With its bright colors and playful design, this crochet Easter basket is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. And the best part? It’s effortless to make! Even if you’re new to crochet, you’ll find the step-by-step instructions easy to follow, and before you know it, you’ll have a beautiful and functional Easter basket to enjoy.
So why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend some time getting crafty this Easter season? Whether you’re making this crochet basket for yourself or for someone you love, this crochet Easter basket pattern is a fun and cheerful way to welcome spring and celebrate the joys of the season. Happy crocheting!
The crochet Easter basket is available as a free pattern here on the blog, scroll down for the instruction. If you prefer the Ad-free version, you can get the PDF version on ETSY and Raverly.
Crochet Easter Basket Pattern Collection
How fun is it to have a mini collection of crochet patterns for Easter?
Both big and mini crochet easter basket patterns
Crochet Carrot Amigurumi free pattern
Crochet Bunny eggs both bif and mini eggs
All of these patterns will be available as free patterns here on the blog!
Crochet Easter Basket Pattern
This crochet Easter basket measures 6” at its base and 8” tall.
Yarn – Hobbii Kind Feathers, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic, 257 yards/235 m per 3.75 oz/100g Skein)
Cream– Main Color = MC
Pink– Contrasting Color = CC
Estimated yardage
100 yards in MC
80 yards in CC
Hook
US size H (5 mm) Crochet Hook
Gauge
14 sts over 8 rows = 10 cm square/4” made in dc
Gauge isn’t important for this project.
Crochet Easter Basket Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any #5 weight of yarns can be substituted
- The prototype was made using 2 strands of DK held together.
- Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch.
Difficulty – Easy
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches used for this crochet easter basket pattern
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Double Crochet – dc
Back Loop only – BLO
Finished Measurement of the crochet Easter basket- 6” (Base) by 8” (height)
As part of Mae’s flower hop by Jo’s craftyhook, you get this pattern as a free download today May 3rd. Make sure to visit the host’s round-up for more crochet patterns this month!
Crochet Easter Basket Pattern
Section 1 – Base, Using MC
Round 1: In a Magic ring, ch 2, 12 hdc, join. 12 hdc.
Or ch 4, 12 hdc in 4th ch from hook, join—12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each around, join—24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join—36 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join—48 hdc
Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join—60 hdc
Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join—72 hdc
Round 7: Ch 2, *hdc in next 5, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join— 84 hdc
Section 2: Body
Round 1: Ch 1, in BLO, hdc in each st around, join. 84 hdc
- Place a stitch marker at the end of the round, and move with each round.
- Crocheting in the 3rd loop from here and through round 12
Rounds 2 – 12: Hdc in each st’s 3rd loop around, 84 hdc
Sl st to the next ch to bridge the height gap difference.
Round 13: Ch 1, in 3rd loop, sl st in each st around, join 84 st
Fasten off.
Basket Handle
With MC, chain 8. Join with a sl st to the first ch.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, place a st marker, and move after each round. 8 sc
Rounds 2 – 30: In BLO, sc in each st around. 8 sc
Leave a long tail of yarn and cut yarn.
To assemble
- Sew the handle to the basket, making sure to have the handle joined; at an equal distance from each other.
- Count 38 sts away from the just joined handle and secure the other side of the handle to the basket.
Color B = Pink
Row 1: With B, ch 65, dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 2 chs, dc in next st, rep from* to last ch, dc in last ch, turn. 21 dc, 20 ch sp
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a st), 3 dc in first ch sp, *ch 4, sc in next st, ch 4, 4 dc in next ch sp, rep from * until the last 12 ch sps, ch 4, sc in next st, fasten off B, join A. **ch 2, skip next ch sp, sc in next st, ch 5, sc in same st, ch 2, skip next ch sp, sc in next st, rep from ** to end, turn. 6 ch-5 sps, 26 sc, 32 dc
Row 3: With B, ch 1, sc in first ch sp, *(5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in ch 5 sp, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * until last ch 5 sp, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in ch 5 sp, sl st to the next ch 2 sp.
Fasten off.
To assemble the flower
· Start from the ruffled end
· Roll in a circular fashion and gradually expand the circle until you have completed the whole piece.
· Secure with yarn at different spots on the base.
· Sew it ends.
· Secure the flower to the basket at a point of your choice.
In conclusion, this crochet Easter basket pattern is a fun and creative way to add a handmade touch to your holiday celebrations. With its versatile design and easy-to-follow instructions, you can customize the basket to match your own personal style or create unique gifts for your loved ones. So grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get crafting! Happy Easter!
Fun crochet bunny patterns to check out includes
Bunny Kids and Adult slippers free pattern
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I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes!
Fosbas
