Crochet Elegant Neutral Color Block Storage Basket Free Pattern

Materials

• Chunky weight cotton yarn in cream and taupe
• Crochet hook, size K (6.5 mm)
• Stitch marker
• Leather handles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Exact gauge is not crucial for this project.

Finished Dimensions

Approximately 14” in diameter and 12” tall.

Instructions

Base

1. Using taupe yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in circle, join with sl st to first sc. (8 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (16 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, *(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (24 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, *(sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (32 sts)
6. Continue increasing 8 sts evenly spaced each round until base measures 14” in diameter.

Sides

7. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (no increases)
8. Repeat Round 1 until sides measure 6” tall.
9. Switch to cream yarn.
10. Continue repeating Round 1 with cream yarn until sides measure 12” tall in total.

Handles

11. Attach leather handles to the sides, ensuring they're evenly spaced.
12. Weave in any remaining ends.

Finishing

Block basket if desired to achieve sharp edges and maintain structure.