Festive Crochet Christmas Basket

Crochet Recipe for a Festive Christmas Basket

Materials:

• Yarn: Red, green, and white (worsted weight)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Extras: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, crochet snowflakes, mini Christmas tree appliques, and buttons
• Optional: Stiffener spray to maintain shape

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• inc: Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

Instructions:

Basket Base:

1. With green yarn: Make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Continue increasing by 6 stitches per round until the base measures your desired size.

Basket Sides:

1. Work in the back loop only for one round (to create an edge).
2. Switch to red yarn and work sc in each stitch around. Repeat for 10-12 rounds or until desired height.
3. Add a white stripe by alternating 1 round of white dc and 1 round of sc in red.

Handle:

1. With green yarn, ch 50 (or length desired for the handle).
2. Attach the chain to opposite sides of the basket and secure with sl st.
3. Work 2-3 rows of sc over the chain for a sturdy handle.

Embellishments:

1. Crochet small snowflakes and Christmas tree appliques using white and green yarn.
2. Attach the embellishments to the basket with a tapestry needle.

Final Touch:

• Spray the basket with stiffener spray for better shape, if needed.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.