Yarn Blast Basket

DIY organization doesn't just have to be functional--it can also be fabulously colorful and inspiring. The Yarn Blast Blanket makes a powerful pop with its vibrant rainbow stripes and would be a fun way to organize your yarn, magazines, or little ones' toys. Using basic crochet stitches, all crocheters will be able to work this crochet basket pattern, so you can focus on showing off your personal color combinations. Its adjustable size lets you tailor this DIY storage idea to fit your needs, whether you want a cute little basket beside your crochet spot or a heavy duty organizational masterpiece.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

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

Finished Size20 cm diameter x 26 cm height (change size by by stopping when you are happy with the size then continuing on to the next set of directions and adjusting the stitch count to suit)

Materials List

• Worsted weight cotton – 2 strands held together (​used here: one ball each of Drops Paris in Medium Pink, Shocking Pink, Light Mint Green, Opal Green, Light Purple, Medium Purple, Light Turquoise, Dark Turquoise, Orange and 2 balls of Strong Yellow which was also used for the base)
• 5 mm crochet hook