Free Crocheted Mini Easter Basket Pattern
Materials needed:
One ball of white plastic bags cut into strips 1” wide and interlocked to create a “ball of plarn”
to crochet with. (Approx. 3-4 bags)
Small piece of ribbon for bow embellishment
Hook:
“J” US size metal crochet hook
Description:
Mini Easter Egg Basket - measures 2-1/2” wide and 2” tall with 7” handle strap
Directions:
Ch 4 and join with a Sl St to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, then work 9 Sc in ring, join with a Sl St to top of Ch 1. (10)
Round 2
Ch 1, Sc in same st, *Sc in next st, 2 Sc in next st*. Repeat between * - * to end of round, joining
with a Sl St to top of Ch 1.
Round 3
Ch 1, *work 1 Sc in ea of the next 2 sts, 2 Sc in next st*. Repeat between * to end of rnd. Join
with a Sl St to top of Ch 1.
Round 4-5
Ch 1, Sc in FLO around entire basket. This creates a bend for the bottom edge of basket. Join
with a Sl St to top of ch 1.
Rounds 6-8
Ch 1. working in both loops now, Sc in ea st around. Join with a Sl St to top of ch 1.
Handle:
Using white plarn still attached from last round, chain 20 for handle. Attach with a Sl St into
opposite side so handle in centered and matches other side.
FO and weave ends under. Cut and trim any loose ends too.
Insert ribbon into a st at front of basket and tie a bow.
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Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Ea - Each
FLO - Front Loop Only
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Plarn - Plastic Bag Yarn
Rnd - Round
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sm - Same
St - Stitch
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