Crochet Stylish Textured Basket with Fun Pockets Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 150 yards)
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations:

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

Gauge: 12 stitches and 10 rows of hdc = 4 inches.

Basket Pattern:

1. Base: Start with a magic ring. Round 1: 10 sc in magic ring. (10 sts)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (20 sts)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * to * around. (30 sts)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * to * around. (40 sts)
5. Rounds 5-10: Hdc in each st around. (40 sts)
6. Round 11: Ch 1, sc in the first 10 sts, ch 10 (this creates the first pocket), skip the next 10 sts, sc in next 10 sts, ch 10 (second pocket), skip the next 10 sts, sc in the last 10 sts. (40 sts)
7. Round 12: Hdc in next 10 sts, hdc in ch from previous round, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc in the next ch, hdc in last 10 sts. (40 sts)
8. Continue with hdc for 5 more rounds or until desired height.
9. Add handles: Ch 10, skip 5 sts, sl st to join, repeat on opposite side.
10. Finish: Sl st across top edge, fasten off and weave in ends.

Pockets:

• For each pocket, simply crochet a rectangle of 15 chains and hdc back, securing it to the basket where you placed the chains.
• You can add variations like button closures or decorative embellishments for added flair!

Enjoy organizing your space with this beautiful basket!