How to Crochet a Pumpkin Basket - Free Pattern
Hook yourself up this handy basket to add a touch of autumn into your home.
This stylish crochet basket is the perfect seasonal addition to your home. It's perfect for keeping your projects tidy, storing kids' toys, or perhaps even holding your freshly picked pumpkins!
Project and instructions by @lostinknit
You will need
You Will Need
* Knitcraft Return of the Mac Chunky Yarn 200g - Ecru x 2 (Yarn A), Terracotta (Yarn B), Sage (Yarn C)
* 8mm Crochet Hook
* Yarn Needles
* Stitch Markers
* Scissors
Abbreviations
MC - Magic Circle
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Ss - Slip Stitch
St- Stitch
Notes
This pattern is in UK terms.
This pattern uses the tapestry crochet method for the chart section.
This pattern is worked in joined rounds.
How to make
Using 'Yarn A' and 8mm hook, make a MC.
Round 1: 6dc into MC, ss to beg of round. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count as st here and throughout), 2dc into each st, ss to beg of round. (12dc)
Rnd 3: 1ch, *1dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (18dc)
Rnd 4: 1ch, *2dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (24dc)
Rnd 5: 1ch, *3dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (30dc)
Rnd 6: 1ch, *4dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (36dc)
Rnd 7: 1ch, *5dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (42dc)
Rnd 8: 1ch, *6dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (48dc)
Rnd 9: 1ch, *7dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (54dc)
Rnd 10: 1ch, *8dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, ss to beg of round. (60dc)
Rnd 11 (RS): 1ch, 1dc into back loop of each st, ss to beg of round, turn. (60dc)
Rnd 12-14: 1ch, 1 dc into each st, ss to beg of round, turn.
Rnd 15: 1ch, 22dc, work row 1 of chart, dc to end, ss to beg of round, turn.
Rnd 16: 1ch, 23dc, work row 2 of chart, dc to end, ss to beg of round, turn.
These last 2 rows set chart position.
Continue working chart until all rows have been completed. Remember to turn at the end of each row.
Rnd 30 (WS): 1ch, 10dc, 10ch, skip 10 sts, 20dc, 10ch, skip 10sts, 10dc, ss to beg st, turn.
Rnd 31 - 32: 1ch, 1dc into each st or ch to end, ss to beg of st, turn.
Change to 'Yarn C'.
Rnd 33: 1ch, 1dc into each st, ss to beg of st.
Fasten off.
Sew in all ends.