Thanks for checking out my geo chunky basket crochet pattern. To begin I need to admit that I need a little more organisation in my life! I don’t like putting away my hooks and pins etc away half way through a WIP as I like them on hand and easily accessible. But the trouble with that is they can look a little messy when their just left on the table next to my sofa. Well this little basket is perfect to fit in my bits and bobs, plus their still on hand and look neat and tidy too!
Geo chunky basket description
The geo chunky basket measures 10cm high and 16cm wide. It’s a lovely size to fit in your crochet hooks, pins, stitch markers etc. The basket has a modern geometric design. As it’s made using chunky yarn and the base and walls are doubled up it looks lovely and chunky and is surprisingly sturdy for something made of yarn. Although I didn’t need to, you could even add a little cardboard to make it even more sturdy if you wanted to. Plus the design will allow this to be removed incase you want to pop it in the washing machine.
How to crochet a basket
The geo chunky basket crochet pattern easy skill level. You’ll need to know basic crochet stitches. Additionally you’ll need to know how to work into the back loops as well as knowing to make a bobble stitch. To make the basket I used chunky (weight 5) yarn and a 5.5mm crochet hook. Don’t forget it’s important to remember to do your gauge swatch before starting if you want your basket to be the same size. I also kept my tension quite tight in this project for extra sturdiness. There is no sewing involved in this pattern.
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Crochet pattern information
Hook sizes
5.5mm crochet hook
Yarn
Chunky yarn 205m / 225yd
I used Stylecraft special chunky in pale rose.
Terminology
USA
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Abbreviations
ch – Chain
blo – Back loop only
sl st – Slip stitch
st/sts – Stitch/stitches
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
hdc – Half double crochet
inc – Increase (2 stitches in 1 space)
Gauge / tension
Gauge is important as everyone crochets with a different tension. Therefore, if your 2” swatch doesn’t match up you can change your hook size to suit your tension.
5.5mm hook – 2”x 2” = 5 rows of 6 hdc
Finished size – 10cm x 16cm
Pattern notes
I do not count chains in my stitch count.
Numbers in brackets are the number of rows/stitches.
Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, inc) would mean sc in first stitch then inc increase in next stitch. eg. (sc x2, inc) would mean sc in first stitch, sc in second stitch, then increase in next stitch.
Right side – working from outside of the basket
Wrong side – working from inside the basket
Supplies
You will need the following supplies to complete the crochet project (links will take you directly to my recommended supplies)
– Stitch markers (optional)
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Chunky basket – Free crochet pattern
Basket base
Round 1
hdc x10 into MR
sl st to join & ch 1
(10 sts)
Round 2
inc x10
sl st to join & ch 1
(20 sts)
Round 3
(inc, hdc) x10
sl st to join & ch 1
(30 sts)
Round 4
(inc, hdc x2) x10
sl st to join & ch 1
(40 sts)
Round 5
(inc, hdc x3) x10
sl st to join & ch 1
(50 sts)
Round 6
(inc, hdc x4) x10
sl st to join & fasten off
(60 sts)
Rounds 7-12
Repeat round 1-6 to make another circle. Do not fasten off after round 12.
(6 rounds)
Round 13
Place both circles together with wrong sides facing each other.
Work the next stitches into round 6 and 12 to join the circles together.
This will give your basket a heavier base.
sc x 60
sl st to join & ch 1
(60 sts)
Basket sides
Round 14
Work the next stitches into back loop only
blo sc x 60
sl st to join ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 15
Wrong side
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 16
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 17
Wrong side
(sc x 9, bo) x 6
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 18
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 19
Wrong side
(sc, bo, sc x 7, bo) x 6
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 20
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 21
Wrong side
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 22
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 23
Wrong side
(sc x 4, bo, sc, bo, sc x 3) x 6
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 24
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 25
Wrong side
sc in first 7 sts
(bo, sc x 9) x5
bo, sc x 2 in last sts
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 26
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 27
Wrong side
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & fasten off
(60 sts)
Basket insert
Round 28
Starting a new piece for the inside of the basket ch 60 & sl st to join into a circle
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 29
Wrong side
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 30
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1 & turn
(60 sts)
Round 31 – 40
Repeat rounds 31 & 32 – 5 more times
(10 rounds)
Round 41
Wrong side
sc x 60
sl st to join, ch 1
(60 sts)
Basket assembly
Round 42
Fit the last piece you made inside the basket
Join together round 43 and round 29 with sl st x 60
Fasten off and weave in ends.
