Gray Tweed Chunky Square Crochet Basket Pattern

This chunky crochet basket is the perfect way to organize your crafting supplies, office supplies, or even your laundry. This easy crochet basket pattern uses single crochet to make a great storage basket.

The simple square design is easy to crochet and works up quickly with a few skeins of yarn.

The neutral gray color will complement any décor, and the crocheted basket can be easily customized with a different color yarn or trim. Make one for yourself or give as a gift!

Yarn

Looking for a super bulky machine washable yarn? Look no further than Mega Tweed chunky Yarn from Premier Yarns. This acrylic yarn is perfect for quick projects, and the tweedy texture gives them a rustic look.

Plus, the chunky weight makes this yarn perfect for super warm winter accessories and home décor. Check out the chunky striped basket pattern below!

How to Crochet a Basket That Stands Up?

Wondering how to make a basket that stands up? There are several ways to help your basket stand up:

• 1. Use a bulky or super bulky yarn.
• 2. Use T-shirt Yarn.
• 3. Use a smaller hook than the yarn recommends.
• 4. Crochet with a tight tension.
• 5. Use a tight stiff stitch like single crochet or crunch stitch.
• 6. Use plastic canvas to hold up the sides by crocheting an extra tall basket and folding it over.
• 7. Use a wood base for the basket.
• 8. Stiffen the basket with liquid starch or liquid glue and let dry.

How to Make a Chunky Square Crochet Basket Pattern

Supplies

• 2- 6 oz (170 g) Premier Yarns Mega Tweed in Soft Blue Tweed or any gauge 6 super bulky yarn 74 yd (68 m)
• 2 – 6 oz (170 g) Premier Yarns Cream Tweed in White Tweed or any gauge 6 super bulky yarn 74 yd (68 m)
• 1 – 6 oz (170 g) Premier Yarns Cream Tweed in Fog Tweed or any gauge 6 super bulky yarn 74 yd (68 m)
• 1- H/ 5 mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• tapestry needle

Abbreviations – US Terms

• yo – yarn over
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• scfl – single crochet in the front loop
• sl – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

This pattern makes a sturdy square basket. The sides stay up without flopping over. It does not keep it perfectly square shape.

Size of basket approx.: 12 in x 12 in x 11.5 in (30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm)

Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern Base

ch 9 in Soft Blue Tweed

Row 1: sl in 2nd chain from the hook and in each st across. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: scfl in 1st st and in each stitch across. sc in the last st. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 3: sl in 1st and in each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn.

Repeat rows 2-3 until you have 6 rows or a square.

Round 1: sc in each stitch and around. Do sc, ch 2, sc in each corner. sl to the first st.

Round 2-10: repeat round 1 for a total of 10 rounds

Sides

Round 11: sc in each st around

Round 12: sl in each st around.

Round 13: sc in the row of sc below. Skip the row of sl.

Round 14: sc in each stitch around. Repeat round until do 24 more rounds.

Round 38: sl in each stich around.

Cut yarn and knot. Weave in all ends.

Color change: 2 skeins of blue then 1 skein of gray, and 2 skeins of white.

This crochet basket pattern is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and easy project. The chunky yarn makes it a great option for beginners, and the simple stitches make it easy to follow. Give this pattern a try today and enjoy your new square crochet basket!

Free Gray Tweed Square Basket Crochet Pattern

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