Simple Stash Basket

Any crafty crocheter could put this Simple Stash Basket to good use. This crochet basket pattern is perfectly sized for your extra crafting materials that clutter up your work space. Not only is this free crochet basket pattern perfect for your odds and ends, it also looks super cute with a folded edge. Fill this crochet basket with your extra yarn or hooks. You'll feel satisfied to put everything in its proper place.

Easy

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

MATERIALS

Softee Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz;99 m/108 yds)
Main Color (MC) Wine (28532) 2
Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

SIZE

Approx 5" x 10" x 6" [12.5 x 25.5 x 15 cm], with top unfolded.

GAUGE

11 sc and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm].

INSTRUCTIONS

SIDES (make in one piece).
Ch 18.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 17 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

**Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 10" [25.5 cm], ending on a WS row.**

Next row: (RS). (Fold line). Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from last fold line measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Rep from ** to ** once more.

Next row: (RS). (Joining row). Place foundation ch behind last row with WS of work tog. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.

BASE
Ch 28.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 27 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Join Base to Sides: Place lower edge of Sides behind Base with WS of work tog, aligning corners of Base with fold lines and joining row of Sides.
Next rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 rnd of sc around all 4 sides of Base. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Fold top edge of Basket to RS as shown in picture.

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elocin1104 2800379

Aug 12, 2018

This is an easy pattern to follow. I decided today I needed a basket for my kitchen cleaning items to go in, since they are scattered all over the counter right now. I think I will try this basket and see how it works out. I think it would work well, because I could also maybe wash it if it gets dirty or smelly, which tends to happen in the kitchen.

Morehouse17

Sep 30, 2017

I like that this basket was crocheted with chunky yarn. Chunky yarn will make this a lot more durable in the long run. You also have to consider the objects you use the basket for. Thank you for the free pattern.

Daughter of Light

Sep 12, 2017

This basket looks like something I could use in my crafting room to hold many of my paper craft supplies! Of course I'll need several. I think I'll need to be deciding on a color theme for my room so I can choose my yarn. I might just go with something like white or natural so that the colorful paper supplies will be my color palette! Thanks for the pattern!

Lynn K

May 14, 2017

Baskets have always been a favorite thing for me and I especially love hand made ones and the pattern of this one is very nice. I will be making mine a bit deeper because of what I want to use it for but that will be easy to do. I always use a cotton string type yarn for baskets so that they keep their shape and turning over the top of the basket helps a lot to give strength to the sides and keep the shape of the basket.

Delphine Bryant

Apr 05, 2017

I just simply love baskets. I have a zillion of them in every room of my home.There function is from holding crochet items to mail. This basket is perfect for the remote controls on the coffee table. It uses so little yarn, I just make more than one or two.

mg57

Feb 16, 2017

This is a cute crocheted basket. The directions are simple, including attaching the base to the sides of the basket. I would use a kitchen cotton yarn as it would make a more sturdy basket because it isn't a soft yarn. A variegated color would also look great for this basket. If you crochet loosely, go down a hook size or two to make tighter stitches.

Hippie Chick

Feb 13, 2017

Cute! Just wondering, do you have to put some sort of stiffener or spray starch on this basket to keep it from collapsing or does that depend on the weight of yarn that you use? Also, does putting lots of little items in the basket make the sides fall over?

lcarr

Dec 27, 2017

Even the coarse yarns will soften and lose shape over time. A stiffener would help slow this down. I like to use jute or twine for crocheting baskets. You can use it by itself, or with your yarn to add bulk. Jute can be hard on your hands, but I love the added strength it provides.

roslyndavison 7044 676

Dec 28, 2017

It just fits around an icecream carton and the top folds inwards .I still am thinking ,do I glue down or ??Makes a great recycled item .

ChaCha Rizzo

Jan 18, 2017

Simple and easy to follow crochet pattern. Thanks for such a great pattern.

Neffendi

Jan 07, 2017

I've been looking for a simple and easy pattern for a basket. I am wondering if this can be done to be about the size of a small storage or moving crate/box. I received a lot of yarn for Christmas and am currently storing them in beach bags. Has anyone tried to make this in a larger size and if so how big did the final basket measure? Thanks in advance for any information tips or thoughts given.

Alysanne

Jan 08, 2017

I made this a while back with worsted. Size turned out to be 9 X 5 X 4 with the top turned down. Sort of floppy. To do it again I would use cotton for a sturdier basket. Doesn't hold much in the way of a stash but cute for small items.

malu

Mar 18, 2017

Hi. If you want it to make the sides/bottom stiffer, try crocheting on rope. The basket would turn out stiff and strong.

Malm

Apr 08, 2016

I'm confused - yarn weight 4 or Softee Chunky, which is weight 6? Big difference! How sturdy is it?

skippieelove

Sep 01, 2016

Malm- Judging by the gauge, I'm going to guess you should be using a 6 (super bulky) weight yarn for this pattern.

originalpatricia 8 442092

Oct 20, 2015

I love this to pieces - and I have some spare yarn may I post back later to let you know how it went

susanbraun108 8900 834

Oct 12, 2015

Ana Mara, I think RS means right side!

Ana Mara

Aug 31, 2015

It's an amazing basket! i can't wait to try making it. I've got some difficukty figuring out the meaning of the abbreviations RS,beg. Can you help me? Thxs a lot.