How to Crochet A Basket

[@lizb8499]

Thank you for holding your yarn the way you do! I do too and I'm very happy to know there are at least two of us now!! It's the only way that ever felt comfortable.

[@robinoliver4266]

Let's make it 3! I tend to be tight so I always up my hooks.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome Liz! I always thought I was so different holding mine like that so I am glad I am not alone! :)

[@oldcontrypines]

Thank you for the video instructions. It was excellent to follow for me being a sometime crocheter. I was looking for something to contain small Holiday gifts this year. The basket looks perfect. I love the pattern even though for some reason my left hand seems to have a memory of it's own...it always wants to yarn over..I have no idea why. So I have had to actually pay attention to the alternating pattern, which was fine. It was coming out lovely. Today when I started it, I got comfortable in pajama pants and slippers at the kitchen table. At one point, row 9, I got up to start dinner. I must crochet loosely because when I got back to my work I noticed that my foot had caught the yarn and I had 'traveled/unraveled' the yarn at least five rows back. I couldn't stop laughing being that I was so proud of myself with what I had done. All is fine now, just wondering if anyone else have had 'traveling' yarn? My first time.

[@marianneyag4106]

Oh my gosh, you are the easiest & the most clearest crochet tutorial, I have ever watched. I am more of a knitter and new to crocheting. I have seen other people teaching me to loop make a circle starting the basket, but your technique is so much better. Thank you for teaching me to make this gorgeous basket with the handles. I love it. I am going to start it today ❤️

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@jackieperkins691]

That's a good, simple pattern! And only one skein of yarn! love it...

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thanks you!

[@naomihofman3189]

Thanks so much for this guide! This was my first non-amigurumi project. I now have a very strong urge to just make loads of baskets.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome!

[@kenny-hm9ih]

I’m getting back into knitting/crochet after quitting. This is really good for me because I NEED baskets! Thanks!!! You’ve earned a subscriber 💕

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Welcome to my channel! Glad you are here! :)

[@irisdiers1354]

Hello my name is IRIS I am a beginner crochet and still learning I would really like to know with this Patten of the basket if you would like to make it bigger do you carry on with the double crochet before starting your sides

[@bargoroth]

Just today I was asking around to learn how to make handles. Thanks for teaching me! Gonna crochet this basket for myself :)

[@EasyCrochetcom]

I am so glad you like it! Happy Crocheting!

[@abhavarma]

Very nice. This will be my next project. Thank you.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome 😊

[@louiselacijan9250]

This is a great basket, I just made two using Bernat Pet yarn and my daughter is hanging them by the handles in the guinea pigs cage for hammock/beds. I made another one and they love them! Just another use for a basket! Thanks so much for the video, quick and easy!

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thanks Louise!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Aaaaw, how lovely😁

[@suemiller4897]

Anyone know if the little desktop basket is the same as small basket pattern. Can’t get the pattern for the little green desktop. Thanks so much …so glad I found this site!

[@broella6493]

Very cute basket!

[@shdonnabolden8842]

Your basket is very lovely and beautiful all I wanted to know is where did you get your yarn from so I can crochet me one all l have is Red Heart Super Saver yarn and I am not for sure if I can crochet me and basket with that yarn at all

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you. I get mine from Amazon, my local craft store, or directly from the manufacturer. -Krista

[@kathyholwerda9742]

So after we finish the round & chain 3, we go into the first real stitch? I seem to have a consistent gap from the chain 3...

[@thelittleknitter4411]

Hi, made 3 baskets before but love this pattern and i am a new sub too...many thanks..Kim👍🏻👍🏻

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome Kim!

[@majesticsun]

Is round 11 supposed to add up to 40? I’ve tried several times and my handles are not symmetrical. And I’m about 4 stitches short of getting back to the first stitch of the previous round. I wonder what I’m doing wrong?

[@singingwolfdyeworks2391]

Hi Krista, I've been on your email list for a while, don't know what took me so long to find your KZbin channel. I really enjoyed this video, it was almost hypnotic to watch. Crochet is and always will be my first love,and one can never have too many baskets. Thank you for this tutorial! Diane

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi Diane! I've had this channel for awhile but just recently started adding more and more videos. I am so glad you like this pattern! :) Happy Crocheting!

[@meenasudarsan1130]

Love it,do you have a written pattern?too fast to follow and thanks

[@sandragriffiths9692]

You can pause at any point😁

[@EasyCrochetcom]

I do. It is linked up in under the video in the description. -Krista

[@louisedery1049]

Love this project. Ty so much for sharing! Very good instructions too!

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you Louise! I am so glad you liked it! :)

[@shdonnabolden4777]

I only have Red Heart Super Saver yarn worsted four yarn i have any thick yarn like you have

[@JessicaLJX]

Great pattern! But every time I do it, even with the 10 dc in the starting circle, I end up with only 18 instead of 20 dc (not counting the chain 3). I have no idea how it’s possible to get 20 without putting 2 into the final stitch where the chain comes out from, the way you have it! So then I again only end up with 36 instead of 40 the next round, though my work looks identical to yours! Any clarification would be much appreciated 💕

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi Jessica, Once you make the 10 dc's you will need to do two dc's into each of the previous 10 dc's to get 20.

[@ashleyschwarz8658]

I'm using a medium worsted yarn with hook I 5.5mm instead of the thicker yarn you use with bigger hook. After round 3 I only have a 4" circle instead of 7". Should I just do a few more rounds of the 2 dc? Then start the sides?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

I would suggest using two strands of the worsted weight held together to make it work a little better. Hope this helps. :)

[@dlouque6263]

Can I make this using t-shirt yarn and a 8 or 10 mm hook? I’m getting back into crochet after about 20 years and bought the yarn without knowing what I wanted to make. Thanks.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi, D. You definitely can! Happy Crocheting!

[@flutey28]

I plan on making this with 3 yarn skeins & a large hook

[@flutey28]

And, I LOVE the SC around the handle idea

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@mamascrafts13]

Hi this looks like a great pattern! Is it possible to use a slightly smaller hook to make this a little stiffer?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thanks! Yes definitely!

[@mamascrafts13]

Rescued Paw Designs thank you!

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome! :)

[@thatmathteacherwilhelminah9291]

Why chain 3 instead of chaing upn2?

[@NualaOSullivan20]

Is there a way to make it oval rather than round please?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

I don't have an oval tutorial but that is a great idea! :)

[@Calchick7]

So the chain 3 does not count as a DC at beginning or end of round?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi! no the chain 3 nor the chain 1 counts (depending on the round)

[@Calchick7]

Thanks! Love your videos and patterns

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome! :)

[@sarenaromano4741]

Can I use Bernat Super Bulky (6) Baby Blanket Yarn? Can I use a 7mm hook?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Sure could!

[@juliebenson3990]

Thank you for your video! I have searched Michaels and Joanns, they only carry the Lion Brand Wool ease quick and thick yarn with only 106 yards, maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi. They sell bonus bundles. I'd check online at Amazon or directly from Lionbrand.com

[@sandragriffiths9692]

I am going to try with two lots of aran wool as I don't have the right wool😁 wish me luck🤞

[@jbensbug]

Good luck. :-)

[@sandragriffiths9692]

@@jbensbug 😍 thank you☺

[@ΧρύσαΑ-ζ4λ]

Hey! I want to make one more round for the base. How do I do that? The same as the previous round?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You add another round of the base by doing 2 dc's in each stitch in round 4 instead of what is written. Then follow the pattern for the rest of the basket. :)

[@kirbyskosykreations3581]

Love the pattern, i have made it and im really happy with it but is there a way to make it bigger. I have tried doing extra of the 2dc rounds but its making the work ruffle and then it just doesnt look right am i doing something wrong...any advice? Thankyou

[@louisefountain1404]

Kirby Crutchley use two or three strands of yarn hon and a hook that can handle the yarn- personally I’d use at least a K hook give it a try - a sample swatch and see how it works up I love making baskets and pet blankets using at least 2 strands of yarn

[@maddyz6388]

Will this work with t shirt yarn and a big hook?

[@HannahChante1]

XMaddyXheartX Z that’s what I’m doing and it’s worked pretty well so far

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Yep! :)

[@SrSrk98]

awww:) so cute, can't wait to make one:) thanks

[@EasyCrochetcom]

You are welcome! I am glad you like it! :)

[@ritaqueponds1446]

Love it!

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you!!

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

What size is basket?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi Eva, All that information can be found here --->easycrochet.com/crochet-storage-basket/

[@hahahhahahaful]

can i use 4 ply yarn instead

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi! You could but the basket will turn out much smaller.

[@conniechamberlain1259]

How much yarn do you have left .?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi! I don't remember exactly how much since this was filmed so long ago. :)

[@manthasagittarius1]

Has anyone ever tried doing this with twine to get a real "straw" basket?

[@EasyCrochetcom]

I haven't but you could! The twine might be hard on your hands, but it definitely would work. :)

[@rlatief5951]

Do it slowly please... So i can follow you. thank you

[@awlrite4now]

IF you tap in the upper right corner, you’ll see a vertical broken line. Tap that, and you will see a pull down list and at the bottom is playback speed. You can slow it down to watch details.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thanks Alice!

[@maddyz6388]

@@awlrite4now thank you❤

[@juliebenson3990]

i'M SORRY, YOURS HAS 212 YDS, CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE WITH THAT HIGH OF YDS, JUST 106. sORRY FOR CAPS.

[@awlrite4now]

Try the Lion Brand website. They sell the larger skeins of Wool Ease thick and quick there.

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Hi! It is the bonus bundle. They have them at some stores but on LB's website for sure.

[@monnysillva7038]

👍

[@PeaceLoveNandos]

This was way too fast. I have no idea where you put the hook. I've paused the video and replayed it multiple times. I couldn't follow

[@janesamrori]

Slow down the playback speed to 50 or 75%

[@EasyCrochetcom]

Thank you! :)