Why hello hello everyone! Popping on here real fast to share a free crochet pattern with y’all. Short story time - So I wanted to give my plant pots a little outfit to wear because: 1. How cute! And 2. I don’t like the pots that some of them are in, so why not dress them up a little. This chunky and quick-make basket is also perfect for all sorts of storage in the home, and is easily customizable.

So let’s get into it!

Supplies

-6mm crochet hook

-1 skein of Lion Brand/ Two Of Wands, Hue + Me chunky weight yarn (137 yd)

-large eye darning needle

-scissors

Terms

-sc: single crochet

-dc: double crochet

-ch: chain

-sk: skip

-sl st: slip stitch

-st(s): stitch(es)

-BLO: Back Loop Only

-sp: space

Instructions

Rnd 1: Start of by making a Magic Ring, ch 1, and make 6 sc into the ring. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: ch 1, make 2 sc into the same st. Then make 2 sc in each of the following 5 sts. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the next st) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the following 2 sts) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the following 3 sts) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the following 4 sts) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the following 5 sts) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (42 sts)

Rnd 8: ch 1, make 1 sc into the same st. (Make 2 sc in the following st, then make 1 sc in the following 6 sts) 5 times. Then, make 2 sc in the final st of the round. Sl st into the top of the beginning sc to join the round. (48 sts)

Round 9: ch 1, make 1 sc in the same st BLO, then make 1 sc in each around BLO to the end. Sl st into top of beginning sc to join the round. (48 sts)

Round 10: ch 2, make 1 dc in same stitch, then make 1 sc each st around. Sl st into top of beginning dc to join the round. (48 sts)d

Repeat Rounds 9 and 10 5 times, then Round 9 once more.

Handles

Round 1: ch 1, make 1 sc in same st, then make 1 sc in the following 7 sts, ch 10, sk 10, make 1 sc in the following 16 sts, ch 10, sk 10, make 1 sc in the final 8 sts of the round. Sl st into top of beginning sc to join the round. (48 sts)

Round 2: ch 1, make sc in the following 7 sts, make 10 sc in the handle loop, make 1 sc in the following 16 sts, make 10 sc in the handle loop, then make 1 sc in the final 8 sts of the round. Sl st into top of beginning sc to join the round. (48 sts)

Round 3: ch 1, make 1 sc in the same st, then make 1 sc in each st around. Sl st into top of beginning sc to join the round. (48 sts)

Tie off and hide yarn ends.

Enjoy your newly made little basket! We would all love to see what you make and the creative ways you use this mini basket. Tag @foxandharecreations on Instagram, Facebook, or Tik Tok if would like for to share your creations too!

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