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Crochet Nesting Baskets
DIY your own cute crochet nesting baskets with these fantastic free patterns. These versatile baskets are perfect for organizing small items with some handmade charm.
Free Crochet Nesting Basket Patterns with Video Tutorials
Nesting Mini Baskets Pattern by Knit Grit
These adorable two-tone mini baskets are crocheted in contrasting cotton and hemp twine. It’s an easy pattern, crocheted in a continuous spiral.
SIZE: Five sizes, but easy to adjust.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 25-50 yards (23-46 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Celtic Weave Nesting Baskets from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This beautiful, textured basket pattern is worked in a crochet cable work design and includes instructions for three different sizes, plus a step-by-step video tutorial.
SIZE: The small basket has a circumference of 6½” and is 6″ tall (16.5 cm x 15 cm), the medium basket is 7½” x 7″ (19 cm x 18 cm), and the large basket is 8½” x 8″ (21.5 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: There are options for working this basket in one strand of #6 yarn, two strands of #5, and three strands of #4.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, a measuring tape, a length of jute cord for the handles., a steamer, garment tags, and leather rivets.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Treble Crochet, Herringbone Single Crochet, Reverse Single Crochet, Reverse Herringbone Single Crochet, Reverse Slip Stitch, and you will make a simple I-cord.
Wooden Nesting Bowls Crochet Pattern by Jess Nicole Handmade
These little nesting baskets are perfect for children’s play or to use as trinket dishes. The wood look is achieved by crocheting with two shades of brown yarn held together. There is a free written pattern to accompany the video tutorial. Needle felting is used in this pattern instead of knotting or weaving in ends.
SIZE: The small bowl is 3½” (9 cm) wide, the medium is 4½” (11.5 cm), and the large is 5½” (14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Malabrigo Worsted 100% Merino Wool.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100g skein each of two colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a steam iron. Optional felting needle and foam block.
Two-Toned Crochet Nesting Baskets Pattern from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This free pattern includes instructions for three different-sized baskets plus a step-by-step video tutorial. It’s an easy pattern that works up quickly in bulky-weight T-shirt yarn.
SIZE: The small basket is 7½” in diameter and 4½” high (19 cm x 11.5 cm), the medium is 8½” x 6″ (21.5 cm x 15 cm), and the large measures 9½” x 7½” (24 cm x 19 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight T-shirt yarn, e.g., Mary Maxim Home.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: The total yarn requirements for each basket are 94 yds/86 m for the small, 148 yds/135 m for the medium and 198 yds/181 m for the large basket. See the split on the blog post if you want to use two colours. If you purchase two balls of each colour you will have enough yarn to make the set.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, a bulky yarn needle, garment tags, and leather rivets.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Reverse Slip Stitch, Crocheting in the Third Loop Only, and the Seamless Join method.
Free Written Patterns for Crochet Nesting Baskets
Mini Nesting Baskets Crochet Pattern from Yarn + Chai
The sides of these nesting baskets are reinforced with plastic canvas to keep them rigid.
SIZE: The small basket is 3″ wide and 1½” tall (7.5 cm x 4 cm), the medium is 4½” x 2¼” (11.5 cm x 6 cm), and the large is 7″ x 3″ (18 cm x 7.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 30 yds (27.5 m) for the small basket, 80 yds (73 m) for the medium, and 160 yds (146 m) for the large.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Plastic canvas, scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Mini Bean Stitch and crocheting in the Third Loop Only.
Free Pattern for Oval Crochet Nesting Baskets from Hobbii
Hobbii Ribbon is a tape yarn perfect for making stylish crochet baskets. Designed by Tine Sommer Hansen, it’s a beginner-level pattern.
SIZE: The base of the small basket is approximately 4½” x 2½” (11.5 cm x 6.5 cm), and the height is approximately 2¾” (7 cm). The large basket is 7½” x 3¾” (19 cm x 9.5 cm) and 3½” (9 cm) high.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 75 g for the small basket and 130 g for the large.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 8 mm (L-11) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, leather strap, two rivets, and a leather working punch.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Long Single Crochet and working in the Back Loop Only.
Tweed Crochet Nesting Baskets from Yarn is the Answer
This free nesting basket pattern comes with optional extra bottoms to increase the sturdiness of the baskets. The pattern can be viewed on the website linked below, and if you prefer to work from a printed pattern, you can download a free PDF from Ravelry, even though the website says it’s a paid PDF.
SIZE: The approximate finished measurements are 8½” x 4¼” (22 cm x 11 cm) for the large basket, 7½” x 4″ (19 cm x 10 cm) for the medium, and 6¼” x 3½” (16 cm x 9 cm) for the small.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 525-711 yards (480-650 m) or 355 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and leather tags (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crocheting in the Back Loop Only and Crochet in the Third Loop Only.
Basket Set Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
These adorable two-toned nesting baskets are worked with a jute yarn on the bottom and a contrasting cotton on top.
SIZE: The approximate measurements of the baskets are 3½” x 1⅜”(7.5 cm x 3.5 cm) for the small, 5″ x 1½” (12.5 cm x 3.75 cm)) for the medium, and 6″ x 1⅝” (15 cm x 4 cm) for the large.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working in the Back Loop Only.
Crochet Heart Nesting Baskets from Blackstone Designs
This free pattern makes three sweet heart-shaped nesting baskets perfect for Valentine’s Day candy. Craft wire is added to the last round to help them hold their shape.
SIZE: Small 4″ x 3″ x 1¾” (10 cm x 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm), Medium 5″ x 4″ x 2″ (12.5 cm x 10 cm x 5 cm), and Large 5½” x 5½” x 2¼: (14 cm x 14 cm x 5.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and 16-20 gauge craft wire.
Crochet Nesting Baskets Pattern from Lulo Stitch Co
You can easily adjust this free pattern to make the baskets any size you like.
SIZE: The small bakset has a 4½” diameter and is 2¾” (11.5 cm x 7 cm) and the larger basket is 5½” x 3¼” (14 cm x 8 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #Bernat Softee Chunky Tweeds.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 80 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Slip Stitch in the Back Loop.
Textured Crochet Nesting Baskets from Christaco Design
The Alda Nesing Baskes is a free crochet pattern for cute little baskets crocheted with an easy, textured stitch.
SIZE: Small 2″ across and 1½” tall (5 cm x 3.75 cm), Medium 3″ x 2″ (7.5 cm x 5 cm), and Large 4″ x2½” (10 cm x 6.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Big Twist Value.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 20-51 yards or 103 yards in total (18-47 m or 94 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, measuring tape, and a stitch marker.
Free Crochet Nesting Basket Pattern from Made By Gootie
The Lobelia Crochet Nesting Basket is a free pattern worked with two strands of yarn held together. Instructions are for one size, which is easy to modify by working more or less rounds.
SIZE: 7½” x 4″ (19 cm x 10 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton, e.g., Knit Picks Dishie.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 170 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Spider Stitch and Spike Stitch.
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