Crochet Easter Basket
Crochet Easter baskets are a delightful and charming way to add a personal touch to your Easter celebrations. These handcrafted baskets are not only adorable but also a fun and creative project to work on. You can customize them with different colors, patterns, and sizes to suit your style and preferences. Whether you're making them for your kids, friends, or simply as a lovely decoration, these crochet Easter baskets are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create a wonderful Easter keepsake that will be cherished for years to come!
Abbreviations:
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
Supplies:
Red Heart Multi-colored
H hook, Yarn needle
Instructions: H hook,
Rnd 1: Chain 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. sl st ‑6 sc
Rnd 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around. sl st in ch 1 ‑12 sc
Rnd 3: ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑18 sc
Rnd 4: ch 1, *sc in the next 2 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑24 sc
Rnd 5: ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑30 sc
Rnd 6: ch 1, *sc in the next 4 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑36 sc
Rnd 7: ch 1, *sc in the next 5 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑42sc
Rnd 8: ch 1, *sc in the next 6 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑48 sc
Rnd 9: ch 1, *sc in the next 7 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑54 sc
Rnd 10: ch 1, *sc in the next 8 sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑60 sc (add more of increased rounds to make the bottom bigger)
Rnd 11: ch 1, *sc in the front loops of each sc around, sl st ‑60 sc
Rnd 12- hdc in each sc around. (work in continual rounds now without a sl st) ‑60 sc
Rnd 13- Repeat Round 12 until you have the height you desire. I stopped at round 21, (total of 9 rounds) then you last round, slip stitch at the end.
Strap: hdc in the next 4 hdc, Turn *Repeat this for 34 rows. Then, attach the strap to the other side with slip stitches. Fasten off.