If you are looking for a quick Gift Idea then this Crochet Christmas Gift Basket pattern is just what you need! I always love the idea of handmade Gift Options. It really does show your love and care. This basket is super easy and quick to work up.
Fill this basket with your gifts and gift it to your loved ones. l love the fact that this gift basket is reusable. Your loved ones can use this basket to store their things.
Materials Used:-
- Bulky Yarn ( Red Color)
- Eyelash Yarn (White Color)
- 6mm Crochet Hook
Here is the Video Tutorial:-
Round 1:-
Start with a magic circle
Make 12 Double Crochet in the circle.
Pull the loose end to close the gap. Make sure to pull it tight.
12 Stitches.
Round 2:-
Start with Chain 2(Not Counted as a stitch)
2 Double Crochets in the same stitch.
Make 2 Double Crochets in each stitch around.
Slip stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.
Slip stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.
Start with Chain 2(Not Counted as a stitch).
1 Double Crochet in the same stitch)]
2 Double Crochets in the next stitch.
Repeat*(1DC,2DC)
Slip stitch on top of the first Double Crochet
36 Stitches.
I stopped with the increase round here.
The Base measures 5 inches.
If you wish to make a Bigger Basket, follow the below pattern:-
Start each round with Chain 2(Not counted as a stitch)
Round 4--DC 2, 2DC in next stitch(48)
Round 5--DC 3, 2DC in next stitch(60)
Round 6--DC 4, 2DC in next stitch(72)
.....and so on.
Round 5--DC 3, 2DC in next stitch(60)
Round 6--DC 4, 2DC in next stitch(72)
.....and so on.
Round 4:-
Start with Chain 1.(Not Counted as a stitch).
1 Single Crochet in the Back Loop.
1 Single Crochet in the Back Loop in each of the remaining stitches.
This round onwards, work in continuous rounds.
Start with Chain 1(not counted as a stitch).
1 Single Crochet in the same stitch.
1 Single Crochet in each stitch around untill you reach the size you wish to make.
I made upto 2.5 inches.
Change to White Eyelash yarn for the last round.
Use Three Strands of yarn.
Slip stitch to end and weave off.
Can I use two stands of acrylic yarn, for the basket?
ReplyDeleteYes you can use two strands👍
Deletewhat does Chain 2, not counted as a stitch and then 1 double crochet in the same stitch, mean?
ReplyDeleteThe chain 2 is just to bring the yarn to a working height....!... this won't make the next stitch bunched up.
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