Hey there, crafty buddies! Amidst the Easer eggs and chocolate bunnies, I’ve got something that’ll chime right in with your Easter joy – a simple Easter baskets crochet pattern. Each thread spun brings me joy akin to the excitement of discovering a hidden Easter Egg. These baskets are super quick to make, and come in 2 sizes! One for the bunny, and one for the chick.
This pattern is just like the best Easter morning – full of surprises, excitement and color. Oh and the charm of these cute lil’ carriers- it’s so fetching, the Easter Bunny might just get a bit jealous! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner in the craft, these baskets are just the right mix of simplicity and fun.
So, grab your hooks and let’s get to weaving some Easter magic, shall we?
Designer: Pengpuff Crochets
Materials
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Brown yan (medium weight)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
BPsc – back post single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
BLO – back loops only
FPhdc – front post half double crochet
Bunny Basket
In brown.
Rnd 1: In a magic circle, sc 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc, inc, sc 2) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (sc 2, inc, sc 3) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (sc 3, inc, sc 4) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (sc 8, inc) x 6 (60)
Rnd 11: BPsc around (60)
*To make a BPsc, insert your hook around the post of the stitch from the previous round from the back, and make a sc.
Rnd 12-20: sc around (60)
Rnd 21: FPhdc around (60)
*To make FPhdc, insert your hook around the post of the stitch from the previous round from the front, and make a hdc.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Chick Basket
In brown.
Rnd 1: in a magic circle, sc 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc, inc, sc 2) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: BPsc around (36)
Rnd 8-12: sc around (36)
Rnd 13: FPhdc around (36)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
