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Minimal Catchall Basket
Home organization · Beginner-friendly · ~2 hours
♥Simple rounds, useful storage.♥

Easy Crochet Basket Pattern for Beginners

A clean round basket worked in soft cotton rope-style yarn for storing hooks, clips, or tiny craft supplies.

Pattern and instructions by CrochetIndex Editorial
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Before you start

Skills used in this project

Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.

Magic ringSingle crochetCrochet in the roundChange colors
Step by step

Build the base first, then crochet the sides upward.

This basket is made in the round. Start with a flat circle, continue without increasing to build height, then shape the handles and finish the rim.

Magic ring — Make a magic ring with the oatmeal yarn on a 6.0 mm hook.1

Magic ring

Make a magic ring with the oatmeal yarn on a 6.0 mm hook.

Round 1 — Chain 1 and work 6 single crochet into the ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts)2

Round 1

Chain 1 and work 6 single crochet into the ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts)

Round 2 — Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around to expand the base evenly. (12 sts)3

Round 2

Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around to expand the base evenly. (12 sts)

Round 3 — Repeat 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch around. Keep the circle flat. (18 sts)4

Round 3

Repeat 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch around. Keep the circle flat. (18 sts)

Round 4 — Repeat 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch around. Continue until the base reaches the desired width. (24 sts)5

Round 4

Repeat 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch around. Continue until the base reaches the desired width. (24 sts)

Optional accent round — Switch to muted sage for one single crochet round if you want a subtle contrast stripe.6

Optional accent round

Switch to muted sage for one single crochet round if you want a subtle contrast stripe.

Build the sides — Stop increasing and crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around. The basket sides will begin to rise.7

Build the sides

Stop increasing and crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around. The basket sides will begin to rise.

Continue height — Work several more rounds evenly, checking that the basket walls stay straight and balanced.8

Continue height

Work several more rounds evenly, checking that the basket walls stay straight and balanced.

Shape the first handle — Chain a short handle opening, skip matching stitches below, and join back into the round.9

Shape the first handle

Chain a short handle opening, skip matching stitches below, and join back into the round.

Shape the second handle — Repeat the same handle on the opposite side so both openings align.10

Shape the second handle

Repeat the same handle on the opposite side so both openings align.

Finish the rim — Work one final neat round around the top edge and handle openings, then fasten off and weave in the ends.11

Finish the rim

Work one final neat round around the top edge and handle openings, then fasten off and weave in the ends.

Tips

Small details make the finish better.

  • Use a non-stretchy cotton yarn so the basket keeps its shape.
  • If the base ruffles, loosen your tension slightly.
  • If the base cups upward too soon, add one more increase round.
  • Count stitches after each increase round to keep the circle even.
  • Steam-block lightly only if your yarn allows it.
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Quick answers

Common questions before you start

Is the Minimal Catchall Basket beginner friendly?

This project is labeled Beginner-friendly. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 11 steps.

How long does the Minimal Catchall Basket take?

The estimated making time is ~2 hours. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.

What do I need for this crochet project?

The materials section lists Bulky cotton or cotton-blend cord yarn in oatmeal, Optional muted-sage yarn for one accent round, 6.0 mm crochet hook, Yarn needle, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.

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