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Crochet Stash Baskets

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Crochet Stash Baskets

These handy baskets from Lily Sugar n' Cream can be used to store any number of household items.  Great for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and even the utility closet, these cute crochet baskets are easy to make and great for helping you keep your life organized.  These crocheted baskets would also be an adorable way to present baked goods as a gift. Start now to have a bunch ready for the holiday season.

One of the best things about using crochet projects to decorate is that they add a texture touch while still creating space for clutter. Skip the boring plastic and wood boxes and create something that has just a touch of personality with these cute little containers.

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge18 sc and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm].

Finished SizeSmall: Approx 5 x 5 x 6" [12.5 x 12.5 x 15 cm], with top unfolded. // Medium: Approx 5 x 10 x 6" [12.5 x 25.5 x 15 cm], with top unfolded.

Materials List

  • 2 balls Lily® Sugar’n Cream yarn (70.9 g / 2.5 oz) in White (for small basket)
  • 2 balls Lily® Sugar’n Cream yarn (70.9 g / 2.5 oz) in Emerald (for small basket)
  • 3 balls Lily® Sugar’n Cream yarn (70.9 g / 2.5 oz) in Red (for medium basket)
  • Size 3.5 mm (U.S. E or 4) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Fabric stiffener (optional)

Instructions:

Note: The instructions are written for small basket. If changes are necessary for medium basket the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

Sides

  1. Ch 28.

  2. 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 27 sc.

  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  4. Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending with a WS row.

Small Basket Only

  1. **Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  2. Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  3. Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending with a WS row.**

  4. Rep from ** to ** twice more.

Medium Basket Only

  1. Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  2. ***Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  3. Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 10" [25.5 cm], ending with a WS row.***

  4. Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  5. Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  6. Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending with a WS row.

  7. Rep from *** to *** once more.

Both Baskets

  1. Next row: (RS). (Joining row). Place foundation ch behind last row with WS of work tog.

  2. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc across

  3. Fasten off.

Base

  1. Ch 23 (46).

  2. 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 22 (45) sc.

  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

  4. Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending with a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Join Base to Sides:

  1. Place lower edge of Sides behind Base with WS of work tog, aligning corners of Base with fold lines and joining row of Sides.

  2. Next rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of sc around all 4 sides of Base. Join with sl st in first sc.

  3. Fasten off.

FINISHING

  1. Fold top edge to RS as shown in picture.

  2. Optional: Apply fabric stiffener to Baskets following manufacturer’s directions.

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