A festive crochet Christmas basket is the perfect decoration for the holiday season. Use it to hold ornaments, yarn, or treats for a cozy, festive vibe.
How to Crochet a Festive Christmas Basket
This colorful basket features red and green yarn with charming holiday embellishments, making it a wonderful addition to your seasonal decor.
A festive crochet Christmas basket not only adds charm to your decor but is also functional. Let your creativity shine with this beautiful holiday project!
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:
With green yarn: Make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3:1 sc, inc around. (18)
Continue increasing by 6 stitches per round until the base measures your desired size.
Basket Sides:
Work in the back loop only for one round (to create an edge).
Switch to red yarn and work sc in each stitch around. Repeat for 10-12 rounds or until desired height.
Add a white stripe by alternating 1 round of white dc and 1 round of sc in red.
Handle:
With green yarn, ch 50 (or length desired for the handle).
Attach the chain to opposite sides of the basket and secure with sl st.
Work 2-3 rows of sc over the chain for a sturdy handle.
Embellishments:
Crochet small snowflakes and Christmas tree appliques using white and green yarn.
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.
