The Scraptacular Baskets - Crochet Pattern
Imagine yourself walking into an organised and clutter-free room, complete with our lovely and functional Scraptacular Baskets in every corner. These baskets will add a unique touch to your space, and are environmentally conscious creations, made from scrap yarn and designed to reduce waste. They will be a wonderful reminder of all of the beautiful projects that you have made, which lead you to have a pile of scrap yarn in the first place!
These scrap-busting crochet baskets would make a fabulous gift because they are not only beautiful, but functional and eco-friendly too. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for a friend or family member, or simply want to be environmentally conscious, these baskets are the perfect choice.
Why not pin the image below so that you can find this pattern again later :)
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As you can see, I crocheted my Scraptacular Baskets (above) using the scraps left over from making my So Eggstra blanket - I grossly overestimated when buying the yarn lol. I used two strands of double knit yarn held together - the purple I used throughout, and the other strand consisted of yarn scraps held together using magic knots. I just love how they turned out :)
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Below you can find a few videos that you might find handy when crocheting this pattern:
You can check out some of the stunning baskets crocheted by our testers below. Feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page telling them how amazing their work is!
A full video tutorial for the small version can be found HERE.
The Pattern
Materials
This pattern can be made with yarn of any weight and any hook size (dependent on the final size that you desire.
The examples featured at the start of this blog post were crocheted using Paintbox Simply DK yarn held double and a 5mm/H-8 crochet hook (affiliate link to Amazon).
Pale lilac (used throughout) – small 48m/41yds, medium 72m/79yds, large 130m/142yds.
Scraps (used as the second strand of yarn) of banana cream, rosy pink, washed teal, candyfloss pink and sky blue totalling – small 48m/41yds, medium 72m/79yds, large 130m/142yds
Tapestry needle (affiliate link to Amazon)
Scissors (affiliate link to Amazon)
Stitch markers (optional but recommended) (affiliate link to Amazon)
Expected Final Size
Please note that if you use yarn of a different weight, an alternative hook size, crochet more tightly/loosely etc. the final size will be different. Due to this the measurements below are intended as a guide only.
Small – diameter of base 7.5cm , diameter of opening 10.5cm, depth 4.5cm
Abbreviations
st = stitch
mr = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
inc = increase
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
fo = fasten off
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pattern Instructions
I recommend that you read through the entire pattern before starting to ensure that you understand what to do at each stage. If at any point you get stuck or would like clarification, please feel free to reach out to us – we are always happy to help! Information on how to contact us can be found HERE.
Please note that this pattern is written in US crochet terms.
All stitches are to be worked into both loops, unless otherwise specified.
Ch1 does not count as a stitch.
This pattern is worked in a spiral. I strongly recommend that you use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch for each round. ONLY slip stitch at the end of a round when instructed.
If you are crocheting the scrappy version of this pattern I recommend using the magic knot (video tutorial available here) to join your scraps together. If you do this before you start you will be able to crochet the baskets faster.
Any stitch counts mentioned are based on the small basket featured at the start of this page, and so should be adjusted if you are making a bigger or smaller basket, using different weight yarn or a different size hook.
I recommend using the ‘yarn under’ (rather than the traditional ‘yarn over’) technique and holding the yarn double whilst crocheting this pattern, as this will create a denser fabric that holds its shape more easily.
If your ‘fabric’ is too floppy you can remedy this by:
Using a smaller crochet hook
Using thicker yarn
Using more strands of yarn
Small Size
Base
Make a magic ring.
Round 1 – ch1, 8sc into the ring. Slst into the 1st sc of the round (8)
Round 2 – ch1. *inc*, rpt *to* 7 times (16). DO NOT slst at the end of this round, continue round 3 in the next st – you are now working in a spiral.
Round 3 – *inc, sc*, rpt *to* 7 times (24)
Round 4 - *sc, inc, sc*, rpt *to* 7 times (32)
Round 5 - *inc, 3sc*, rpt *to* 7 times (40)
Round 6 - *2sc, inc, 2sc*, rpt *to* 7 times (48). Sl st into the 1st sc of the round to end the round.
Side
Round 7 – ch1. BLO sc into each stitch from round 6 (48).
Round 8 – sc into each st from round 7 (48)
Rounds 9-13 - rpt round 8.
Sl st into the 1st sc of the round to end round 13.
Rim
Round 14 – ch1. FLO sc into each st from round 13 (48)
Round 15 - sc into each st from round 14 (48)
Rounds 16-17 - rpt round 15.
Sl st into the 1st sc of the round to end round 17.
Fo and weave in your ends.
Use your fingers to shape your basket. The bottom circle should lie flat. The side should easily flip up where you placed the BLO sc and the rim should easily flip over at the round where you placed the FLO sc.
Congratulations on completing your Scraptacular Basket 😊
Please use the hashtag #scraptacularbaskets or tag me in your post (@elimee_designs on Instagram and @elimeedesigns on Facebook) so that I can see your finished item too!
If you crochet a Scraptacular Basket TODAY (28th March 2023) you can also enter our Facebook group giveaway to win three free patterns! Full details can be found on the pinned post within the group.
The Fine Print
© 2023 Elimee Designs. All rights reserved.
You may sell the items that you crochet by following this pattern on a small scale provided that you credit Elimee Designs as the designer. Mass production is not permitted. This pattern or any of its parts may not be altered, reproduced, distributed, sold or translated without written permission from Elimee Designs. Copies can be made for personal use only.
Thank you for purchasing this pattern from Elimee Designs. We do hope that you have enjoyed making these baskets. Please note that all written patterns from Elimee Designs are non-refundable.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this pattern please feel free to contact me via hello@elimeedesigns.co.uk or our Elimee Designs Crochet Pattern group on Facebook.
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Happy crocheting!