CROCHET BASKET

Materials:

• Cotton yarn (recommended for its durability and sturdiness)
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Start by selecting your cotton yarn. You can choose any color or combination of colors that you prefer.
2. Determine the size of your basket. Decide on the width, height, and depth that you want for your finished basket.
3. Choose a crochet stitch pattern or design for your basket. Common stitch patterns for baskets include single crochet, half double crochet, or even textured stitches like the bobble or popcorn stitch.
4. Begin crocheting the base of your basket:
   • Make a magic ring or chain a certain number of stitches (such as 4) and join to form a ring.
   • Work the desired number of stitches into the ring, usually between 6 and 12 stitches, to create a small circle.
   • Continue crocheting in the round, working one stitch into each stitch around, and increasing as needed to maintain a flat circle. The number of increases will depend on the desired size of your basket.
   • Keep working in the round, without joining, until the base of your basket reaches the desired width.
5. Once the base is complete, it’s time to start working on the sides of the basket:
   • Begin crocheting in rounds, without joining, to create a seamless side.
   • Work the chosen stitch pattern for the desired height of your basket. You can repeat the same stitch pattern throughout or switch to a different stitch pattern for added texture.
   • Continue crocheting until the sides of your basket reach the desired height.
6. To finish the top edge of the basket:
   • You can add a decorative edge, such as a row of single crochet, reverse single crochet (also known as crab stitch), or any other stitch pattern you like.
   • Work the chosen edge pattern around the top of the basket.
   • Fasten off the yarn and cut, leaving a long tail for sewing.
7. Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle and sew the last round of the edge to the corresponding round on the inside of the basket. This will help secure the edge and prevent it from curling.
8. Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.
9. Your crochet basket is now complete!