Crocheting is a fantastic way to spend your free time, and you can make some highly practical and useful items in the process. One of the easiest items you can make to spruce up your home is a crochet basket, which you can use in your lounge room, your playroom, or even as a pot cozy.
Better yet, there are a ton of free patterns out there to help you make some beautiful crochet baskets with little to no money. You can make baskets out of the scrap yarn you have on hand, or you can invest in new yarn to get a polished, store-bought look.
In this article, we will introduce you to some free crochet basket patterns that are suitable for both beginners and skilled crocheters.
All of these crochet basket patterns come with recommendations for yarn and crochet hook sizes. Some of them even come with step-by-step photo and video instructions to help you, so don’t be intimidated even if you are a complete novice.
These patterns are quite easy to follow. You can test your skills as you learn how to crochet, as well as branch out to learn new patterns and stitches with some more intermediate patterns. Whatever your skill level, there is something here for everyone.
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11 Free Patterns To Help You Make a Chunky Crochet Basket
Some of these baskets can be done in just a few hours, while some require more time investment. Depending on your skills, you can pick out one basket on this list that raises your interest and start a brand new project to spruce up your home!
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1. Easy Crochet’s Chunky Crochet Basket
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This crochet basket pattern cannot be any easier! Easy Crochet’s pattern is quite detailed and very straightforward, with only single crochet and double crochet stitches. You can easily follow along the pattern to make the perfect organization basket with two handles.
Since the pattern calls for super chunky yarn and a fairly big (9mm) crochet hook, you can have a finished basket afterr just a few rows of crocheting. This project is very beginner-friendly, and you can accomplish it in just one afternoon!
The pattern calls for two colors of yarn to achieve the desired look, but you can simply use any yarn you have or even scrap yarn to achieve a funky, one-of-a-kind look for your creation.
2. Life & Yarn Chunky Single Crochet Basket
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This is another easy project that can be accomplished in just a few hours, thanks to the simple pattern and a super big gauge. The pattern calls for a 15mm crochet hook and super jumbo yarn, so you can make a decent size crochet basket in no time.
Better yet, you can easily follow this pattern, which employs only single crochet stitches. You can make this even if you have just picked up a crochet hook today. There’s no better way to start learning to crochet – you’ll learn the skills and end up with a highly practical basket in the process.
3. Petals to Picots’ Crochet Basket
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Beginners, this is the crochet basket pattern that you have been looking for! The gauge is very big, and the pattern recommends a 15mm crochet hook, so this is a fairly quick project that can be accomplished within an hour.
This pattern helps you with row-by-row instructions that are fairly straightforward. The result is a sturdy round basket that can be helpful to hold your scrap yarn and tools. Beginners can appreciate how simple and practical this guide is, and this is a perfect starter project if you are just learning how to crochet.
4. Gathered’s Crochet Basket
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Although Gathered’s crochet basket pattern looks a bit more sophisticated, with an in-line handle design that makes the pattern look store-bought, this pattern isn’t that much harder to follow.
We really appreciate the pictures that come with the step-by-step guide, which are so helpful when you start shaping your crochet basket. Even if you are intimidated by how good this basket looks, the helpful guide will help you make this basket in no time.
5. Crochet in Color’s Chunky Crocheted Basket
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This crochet basket pattern comes in two sizes, a small one and a large one, both with highly detailed step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the desired effects. The pattern requires super chunky yarn and an 8mm crochet hook, which makes the gauge very tight and the stitches quite pronounced.
We love the large handles that the pattern creates, which is highly practical for household baskets. You can opt for a size that would fit in your home and create some highly versatile and practical pieces for everyday use.
6. Bernat Bulky Crochet Basket
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If you have small children, you will know the struggle of never having enough organization tools and boxes. Luckily, this free pattern from Bernat can help you make quite a huge crochet basket with some pronounced handles for your organization needs.
The gauge is quite tight, with smaller stitches, so you will need to invest some time to build the basket. However, the result will be a super sturdy crochet basket that can be quite practical for everyday use.
7. Meghan Makes Do’s Simple Crochet Basket
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This crochet basket looks like it came straight out of an IKEA catalog. The tight gauge and the monotone colors make them look quite sophisticated. The long, pronounced handles add a nice touch to the design.
Don’t let the polished final look of the basket intimidate you. This free pattern from Meghan Makes Do is quite detailed, with step-by-step photos and even a video guide that is quite easy to follow. Even if you are a complete beginner, you can easily use this pattern to make a professional-looking basket!
8. Stitch and Hound’s Collector’s Basket
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This rustic-looking basket with raised handle details is an amazing addition to your home, especially if you are going for that farmhouse-chic look. This is an intermediate pattern with some sewing required for the handles, but we promise you that the result is quite worth it!
The pattern is very detailed, with photo instructions for some complicated parts that allow you to create just the right look for your basket. Although the gauge looks quite tight, the pattern uses 8mm crochet hooks, so it is still quite a chunky and sturdy basket.
If you want to test your skills, we highly recommend this pattern to make a unique-looking basket to add to your home. This is not only functional at home, but the long handles allow you to bring it everywhere with you as a one-of-a-kind accessory.
9. TL Yarn Craft’s Beginner Chunky Crochet Basket
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If you want to test your crocheting skills with some more creative stitches and patterns, this basket pattern from TL Yarn Craft is definitely the one for you. You will need to practice some more complicated stitches and follow the pattern quite closely, but the result is quite awesome in the end.
This rectangular basket is useful in the home, and thanks to its sturdy shape and form, you can also take it to the supermarket as an alternative option to plastic bags. We love how unique this basket looks; it demonstrates your skills as a crocheter and adds a twist to a popular design.
This basket looks quite intimidating at first, but if you are an intermediate crocheter, this pattern will be a piece of cake. The pattern adds a twist to some popular stitches that most crocheters already know, which result in this amazing-looking basket that stands out from all the others on this list.
10. Stitching Together’s Beverly Bulky Yarn Crochet Basket
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This crochet basket may look like any other crochet basket without a handle, but it manages to obtain a sophisticated look thanks to the raised diagonal pattern on its body.
Believe it or not, it doesn’t take a lot of crocheting skills to get this desired effect. The raised diagonal pattern is created by alternating a half double crochet with a slip stitch, and when working in the round, you’ll get this amazing pattern that makes you look like an advanced crocheter.
This pattern includes step-by-step instructions and recommended yarn and crochet hook sizes to help you get just the right look for your basket. Overall, it is a very easy pattern that results in an incredible finished project!
11. Sincerely Pam’s Alex Basket Crochet Pattern
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The Alex basket from Sincerely Pam is an amazing piece if you want a customizable pattern to fit with your home. She has a video instruction that is very detailed and a guide to help you customize the size of your basket to fit anything you’d like.
This basket pattern is quite comprehensive to help you craft the perfect basket for your home. The step-by-step instructions are very simple and easy to understand, so beginner crocheters can still follow them with ease.
Overall, we really love that this pattern is customizable, so you can make a size that you would like depending on your needs. This pattern is perfect for beginners as well as advanced crocheters who are looking to spruce up their homes.
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