This crochet Easter basket is so cute and easy to make! Gather yarn in cheerful spring colours and make a simple mini crochet basket in under an hour!
Use the FREE crochet Easter basket pattern (with full video tutorial!) below or grab the printable, ad-free pattern with BONUS Quick Guide from our Etsy shop. This mini Easter basket is the perfect size for foil wrapped chocolate eggs and it also looks adorable as a decoration on the Easter table!
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How to Make a Crochet Easter Basket
Materials:
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Round 1:
- Using yarn colour A (blue, the main basket colour) and a 4.5mm hook, work 8 single crochet into a magic circle.Pull the tail to tighten and slip stitch into the first st to join. (8)
Round 2:
- Chain 1 and insert 2 sc into each stitch around (an increase). Then sl st into the first st to join. (16)
Round 3:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into the first st.
- Inc into the next st.
- Repeat this pattern (1 sc, inc) around and sl st into the first st to join. (24)
Round 4:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each of the first two sts.
- Inc into the next st.
- Repeat this pattern (1 sc, 1 sc, inc) around and sl st into the first st to join. (32)
Round 5:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into the BLO of each st around.Sl st into the first st to join. (32)
Rounds 6 – 11:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each st around. Sl st into the first st to join.
Rounds 12 – 13:
- Cut colour A and switch to colour B (yellow).
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each st around. Sl st into the first st to join.
Rounds 14 – 15:
- Cut colour B and switch back to colour A (blue).
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each st around. Sl st into the first st to join.
- Fasten off the yarn.
Make the basket handle:
- Ch 31 using colour A and a 4mm hook.
- Insert 1 sl st into each ch across, starting with the 2nd ch from the hook. (30)
- Fasten off the yarn.
Assemble:
- Sew the handle onto the basket. To center the handle, count 8 sts from the back seam (the sl st join) and sew the handle into the 8th st.Rep on the opposite side.
- Weave in all the ends.
- Your crochet Easter basket is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- If you plan to make your basket bigger, crochet the handle around craft wire or a pipe cleaner for a stiffer basket handle. Check out our tea cup amigurumi for an example!
- This mini basket folds down flat for easy storage.
- Tie ribbon around the sides of the handle or sew on ribbon bows to decorate your basket.
Crochet Abbreviations & Terms:
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms. Here’s what each abbreviation means:
BLO = back loop only
ch(s) = chain(s)
inc = increase
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Download our crochet Easter basket pattern:
You can follow the full crochet Easter basket pattern with step-by-step instructions for free right here in this post (supported by ads). Or, if you’d like a printable mini crochet basket PDF pattern with BONUS Quick Guide, you can grab it in our Etsy shop. It’s perfect to keep by your side as you crochet!
Printable Crochet Easter Basket Pattern
Get the printable Crochet Easter Basket Pattern PDF with step-by-step photos + BONUS Quick Guide in our Etsy shop!
What size crochet Easter basket does this pattern make?
This pattern makes a small Easter basket with a 2-1/4 inch diameter. The basket itself is 2-1/2 inches tall without the handle, and 4-1/2 inches tall including the handle.
How can I make this mini crochet basket larger?
The simplest way to make a bigger basket is to use a larger yarn size and/or a larger hook.
But you can also easily make the basket bigger by adding more increase rounds before the BLO round. Then add more sc rounds after to make the basket taller as well.
What’s the best yarn to use for a crochet Easter basket?
We used worsted weight (size 4) acrylic yarn to make our crochet Easter baskets, which worked well for the size of the basket. We used Craft Smart yarn from our stash, and Loops & Threads value yarn from Michaels.
If you make a larger basket, cotton yarn may make the basket a bit sturdier.
Does this crochet Easter basket stand up on its own?
Yes, because of its small size this crochet Easter basket stands up really well on its own and even the handle keeps its shape. You can also stuff it with a bit of Easter grass and chocolate eggs.
Have fun making a miniature crochet Easter basket this spring! This simple crochet project is so easy to make using a few simple stitches, making it perfect for crochet beginners.
Here’s even more fun Easter craft ideas:
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