Quick Crochet hanging basket free pattern
It’s time for another fun, a practical project with this crochet basket hanging-free pattern. A crochet hanging basket is a cute storage item.
The crochet hanging basket typically features a round or oval base, sides that extend upwards to form the basket, and a handle or loop at the top that allows it to be hung. I have added a functional handle that can be hung from a hook on a wall, a door knob, or even from a ceiling fixture.
These baskets are a versatile storage solution and can be used to organize various items around the home, such as fruit in the kitchen, toiletries in the bathroom, or craft supplies in your workspace. They also add a touch of handmade, rustic charm to your home decor.
The beauty of this crochet wall hanging basket is that it allows for a lot of customization in terms of size, and color making this basket a unique piece. This means you can create a crochet hanging basket that perfectly fits your space and meets your needs.
A few other crochet baskets to check out include the yarn basket, Easter basket, and mini basket.
Supplies for this crochet hanging basket
Yarn – For this crochet hanging basket, you need a bulky or super bulky weight yarn. That is either a #6 or a #7. The prototype was made using Hobbii Bungee Mini, Bulky, #7 (42% Cotton, 48% Polyester, 68 yards/62 m per 200g)
Estimated Yardage – 150 (200, 300) yards
HOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
- 8 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker – 1 pcs
Gauge
7 sts over 6 Rows = 4” across, made using sc, before blocking.
Crochet hanging basket pattern notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any # 6 or #7 weight yarn can be substituted
- Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch.
Difficulty level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Slip Stich – sl st
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Back Loop Only – BLO
3rd loop hdc
Rep- repeat
Special Stitch
Loop – chain 10 (12, 16)
The finished measurement of the crochet hanging baskets
Small = 12” by 8.5”
Medium = 15” by 9.5”
Large = 18” by 11”
Instruction for the crochet hanging basket free pattern
Round 1: 6 sc into the circle – 6 sc
- Place a stitch marker in the last stitch and move it after every round
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around– 12 sc
Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * to end– 18sc
Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * to end – 24 sc
Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to end – 30 sc
Round 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, rep from * to end – 36 sc
Round 7: 3 hdc in next st, hdc in the remaining sts – 38 hdc
Crocheting in 3rd loop from here on
Round 8: 3 hdc in next st, hdc in the remaining sts – 40 hdc
Round 9: 3 hdc in next st, hdc in the remaining sts – 42 hdc
Round 10: 3 hdc in next st, hdc in the remaining sts – 44 hdc
Round 11: 3 hdc in next st, hdc in the remaining sts – 46 hdc
- Increase or decrease the number of chains for a longer or shorter handle
Round 12: In 3rd loop, sc in next st, ch 10, sc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog 8 times, hdc in the remaining sts
- Wrap yarn around the base of the chain (loop/handle) made in the previous round (wrap a couple of times, mine is about 8 times)
- Continue with the remaining sts.
Round 13: In BLO, sl st in each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends
I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes! Come share your projects with me and the crochet community on Facebook and on Instagram.
Fosbas
