Oval Shape Basket Crochet Pattern

This basket makes a unique storage solution for your home. Maybe you have some scrap yarn or your little ones’ favorite toy laying around? Or maybe you just want to have a special decoration on your table? Crochet this oval-shaped basket now! It is perfect for all your creativity and practical needs~~~

Project Level:

Easy

Materials:

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1 skein Bernat Softee Chuncky Yarn (Natural)
1 skein Bernat Softee Chuncky Yarn (Dark Taupe)
Brown ribbon
8mm (US L/11) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc inc = single crochet increase
dc = double crochet
dc inc = double crochet increase
bpsc = back post single crochet
sts = stitches

Instructions:

When making the base of the basket, I kept increasing each round using double crochet stitch. When the base reached the desired size, I added a round of back post single crochet to give the basket a nice edge. I continued to crochet the side using single crochet with natural-colored yarn to achieve the look I want.

Upon completion, this basket will hold its shape but very flexible. If you prefer a sturdier basket, use fabric stiffener or other products to stiffen the basket. You can also make the basket tighter by using a smaller crochet hook.

Bottom:

Round 0: ch 16

Round 1: ch 3 in the first stitch, 14 dc, 6 dc in the same stitch, 14 dc, 5 dc in the same stitch (40 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 in the first stitch, 14 dc, dc inc, dc, dc inc, dc, dc inc, dc, 14 dc, dc inc, dc, dc inc, dc, dc inc (46 sts)

Round 3: ch 3 in the first stitch, 14 dc, dc inc, 2 dc, dc inc, 2 dc, dc inc, 2 dc, 14 dc, dc inc, 2 dc, dc inc, 2 dc, dc inc, dc (52 sts)

Round 4: ch 3 in the first stitch, 14 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, 14 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, 2 dc (58 sts)

Round 5: ch 3 in the first stitch, 14 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, 14 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 4 dc, dc inc, 3 dc (64 sts)

Side:

Round 6: 64 bpsc (64 sts)

Round 7: 64 sc (64 sts)

Round 8-17: 64 sc (64 sts) (alternative color yarn)

Round 16 (handle round): 20 sc, 8 sl st, 24 sc, 8 sl st, 4 sc (64 sts)

Round 17-18: 64 sc (64 sts)

Enjoy!

If you would like detailed and ads-free instructions on this pattern, please visit my Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/listing/881872857/crochet-basket-pattern-cookie-basket?ref=shop_home_active_1 for a printable PDF version.