Crochet Playful Twisting Whirlwind Basket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three contrasting colors (A, B, C) - 100 yards each
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

Not crucial for this project, but aiming for 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. With Color A, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring (6 st).
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 st).
4. Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around (18 st).
5. Round 4: *2 sc, inc* repeat around (24 st).
6. Round 5: *3 sc, inc* repeat around (30 st). Switch to Color B.
7. Round 6: *4 sc, inc* repeat around (36 st).

Body:

1. Rounds 7-12: Continue with Color B, sc in each st around.
2. Switch to Color C, sc in each st for 3 rounds.
3. Round 16: Switch to Color A, sc in each st around.
4. Continue alternating colors every 3 rounds until the basket measures about 12 inches high.

Spiral Design:

1. Once reaching desired height, in the next round, begin to create the spiral by: (Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 st) around to create the spiral openings. Join with a sl st.

Finishing:

1. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends securely.
2. Hang your basket using a decorative cord or attach a wooden ring for additional style.

Enjoy your new playful twisting whirlwind basket!