10 Free Patterns
Small Crochet Baskets
Learn how to make a mini crochet basket with this collection of free crochet patterns and tutorials.
Little crochet baskets and bowls are perfect for storing all sorts of little bits and pieces around the house. And because they’re small they’re super fast to make!
Mini Crochet Basket Pattern from CAAB Crochet
This cute free pattern makes the perfect little catch-all bowl for all your bits and pieces. It’s an easy pattern featuring the cluster stitch.
SIZE: 2½” tall and 4″ wide (6 cm x 10 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn, e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 38 yards (35 m).
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Little Bowls Pattern from Mezzacraft
The Three Little Bowls pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial. All three bowls are made using the same pattern, but the size is varied by changing the hook size and working double, or triple-stranded.
SIZE: 2¾” wide and 1¾” high (7 cm x 4.5 cm), 3½” wide and 2″ high (9 cm x 5.5 cm), and 4¾” wide and 3″ high (12 cm x 8 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: A total of 92 yards (84 m) to make all three bowls.
NOTIONS: 4.5 mm, 6 mm, and 7 mm crochet hooks. Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Crochet Heart Shaped Storage Baskets from My Poppet Makes
This free pattern is rated for advanced beginners or intermediate crocheters. It includes step-by-step photos for guidance.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight T-Shirt style yarn.
NOTIONS: 12 mm crochet hook.
Crochet Coil Basket DIY from My Poppet Makes
Make these little crochet baskets by single crocheting over a cord. You can use bulky-weight t-shirt yarn to crochet over, giving you a somewhat floppy basket, or use a stiffer cord or rope if you want a firmer basket.
SIZE: 3½” x 3½” (9 cm x 9 cm) – can be customised to any size you like.
YARN WEIGHT: T-shirt yarn, thick cord or rope, and cotton yarn in a pretty gradient.
NOTIONS: 3.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Mini Crochet Jute Basket from Crochet 365 Knit Too
This free pattern comes together quickly and makes a sturdy little two-tone basket perfect for your desk.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton and some jute twine.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
Mini Succulent Basket by Angie and Britt
This adorable little basket pattern comes with a free PDF download, linked below, for the written instructions, plus an easy-to-follow video tutorial. Note that these baskets are made by crocheting onto a mini wooden base (links for purchasing the base are in the pattern).
SIZE: To fit a 4 oz potted succulent plant.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 45 yards for each basket (41 m).
NOTIONS: Mini wooden bases, 4 mm crochet hook, 5 mm crochet hook, and 6 mm crochet hook, a tapestry or darning needle, scissors, and a stitch marker.
Basket Set from Elisa’s Crochet
A free pattern for a set of cute, two-toned small crochet baskets.
SIZE: 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.
NOTIONS: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook, scissors and a yarn needle.
Mini Rustic Farmhouse Crochet Baskets by Knit Grit
These rustic little baskets use contrasting cotton and hemp twine. They’re easy to make in any size and are crocheted in a continuous spiral.
SIZE: Five sizes, and easy to adjust.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 25-50 yards (23-46 m).
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors and a yarn needle.
Herringbone Baskets from Elisa’s Crochet
This free pattern is for two different-sized baskets worked in the herringbone stitch. I love the herringbone stitch; it has a lovely modern texture and look.
SIZE: The smaller basket is approximately 4″ (10 cm) tall, and the bigger one is 5″ (13 cm) tall.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Re-Spun Thick & Quick from Lion Brand Yarn.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors, and a large-eyed blunt needle.
Puffy Heart Crochet Basket Pattern from Simply Made By Erin
The Puffy Heart Basket is a quick and easy crochet pattern with a full video tutorial. The puff stitch is used to create the textured heart look. The pattern includes instructions for three versions of the basket – a tray, a mini basket, and a medium basket.
SIZE: The mini basket has a finished diameter of approximately 5½-6″ and a height of 3″ (14-15 cm x 7.5 cm), the medium basket is 6½-7″ x 5½” (16.5-18 cm x 14 cm), and the tray is 9-9½” x 3″ (23-24 cm x 7.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick and Quick.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need a total of 50 yards (46 m) for the mini basket, 102 yards (93 m) for the medium basket, and 94 yards (86 m) for the tray.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, a flexible measuring tape, and optional tags.
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