Crochet Fiery Ombre Textured Basket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium Weight Yarn in three shades: Dark Red, Medium Orange, and Light Yellow (approx. 100g each)
• 6 mm (J) Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker (optional)

Gauge:

12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in single crochet (sc).

Finished Size:

Approximately 8 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall.

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet

Instructions:

Base:

1. Start with Dark Red yarn. Ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in the ring. (8 stitches)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (16 stitches)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (32 stitches)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, *1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (40 stitches)

Body:

1. Change to Medium Orange yarn. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. (40 stitches)
2. Rounds 7-9: Repeat Round 6. (40 stitches)
3. Change to Light Yellow yarn. Rounds 10-12: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. (40 stitches)

Top Edge:

1. Round 13: Ch 1, *hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (60 stitches)
2. Round 14: Ch 1, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing Touches:

Feel free to embellish the basket with a colorful pom-pom or a wooden tag for added charm!