This is a polka dot basket crochet pattern. It looks small but can actually hold a lot of things. The handles on the side make the basket easy to carry. This project is very easy so it can be a good starting project for beginners.
Project Level:
Easy
Materials:
Yarn: size 4 medium yarn, choose 2 colors you prefer
Hook: J/6 mm crochet hook
Other Notions and Supplies: stitch marker
Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
sc inc = single crochet increase, 2 sc in the next stitch
sc dec = single crochet decrease, sc 2 stitches together
bpsc = back post single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
(n) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the row/round
()*n = repeat whatever is in the bracket the n numbers of time
(m) = main color
(a) = alternative color
Bottom
Round 1: start with a magic circle, 6 sc in magic circle (6 sts)
Round 2: 6 sc inc (12 sts)
Round 3: (sc, sc inc) * 6 (18 sts)
Round 4: (2 sc, sc inc) * 6 (24 sts)
Round 5: (3 sc, sc inc) * 6 (30 sts)
Round 6: (4 sc, sc inc) * 6 (36 sts)
Round 7: (5 sc, sc inc) * 6 (42 sts)
Body
Round 1: 42 bpsc (42 sts)
Round 2: 3 sc (m), sc (a), (5 sc (m), sc (a)) * 6, 2 sc (m) (42 sts)
Round 3: 42 sc (m) (42 sts)
Round 4: (sc (a), 5 sc (m)) * 7 (42 sts)
Round 5: 42 sc (m) (42 sts)
Round 6-19: Repeat round 2-5 (42 sts)
Round 20: 6 sc, ch 11 (skip 10 stitches), 11 sc, ch 11 (skip 10 stitches), 5 sc
Round 21: 42 sc (42 sts)
The polka dot basket is finished! enjoy!
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