Crochet Creme Egg Bunny Basket
The Crochet Creme Egg Bunny Basket is an adorable and creative way to add some Easter charm to your celebrations! This cute little basket is perfect for holding sweet treats and adding a touch of whimsy to your holiday decor. With its soft, pastel colors and charming bunny design, it's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Crocheting this basket is not only fun and satisfying but also a great way to showcase your crafting skills. So, grab your crochet hook and get ready to bring a smile to everyone's face with this delightful Easter accessory!
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colours (I used 4 Seasons Spot Saver USA Style)
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase
- BLO – back loop only
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
Single crochet variation: Insert hook, yarn under, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Finished Size
The finished basket measures approximately 2.5″ (6.5cm) tall. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge = 2″ (5cm) across after R5.
Notes
- Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral starting with a magic ring unless otherwise specified. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
- To create a sturdy base you’ll be crocheting over a round slip stitches as shown below.
Pattern Instructions
Basket
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: [Inc] x6 (12)
R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
At this point my piece measured 2″ across. Adjust hook size as necessary.
R6: BLO [sl st] x30 (30)
R7: [Sc] x30 over the top of your sl st round (30)
R8-12: [Sc] x30 (30) 5 rounds
R13: 14 sl st, *ch 6, 2 hdc in third ch from hook, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last ch,* 3 sl st, repeat from *to*, 13 sl st (30 sl st)
Fasten off invisibly and weave in ends.