Crocheting Squared: Crochet Basket Pattern

How clever is it to use a crochet basket to hold your crochet tools? The colors merge together beautifully, but the unique texture of the macrame cord makes the basket stand out just enough from the regular yarn that it will be storing. The large size is perfect for holding thick skeins, and for crochet addicts, this simple pattern will be no problem. Once finished, this project will look great beside your designated crochet spot and will serve as a testament to the usefulness of your favorite hobby as you continue to fill it with materials for future work.

Crochet HookP/16 or 16 mm hook, Q or 16mm hook

Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeApproximately 5 sts = 4 inches; 6 rounds = 4 inches

Finished Sizeheight = 12 inches, width = 18 inches flat circle diameter of the finished base, 20 inches flattened

Materials List

• Fiber: Macrame Cord—300 yards, 6 mm cord (3 bundles of 100 yeards each)
• Hook 15.0 mm
• Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker
• Small clamp (optional)