Crochet baskets are extremely useful. I suppose any basket is useful, but I especially appreciate the fact that crochet baskets can be folded when not in use, or stacked, should you wish to create them in various stackable sizes.

This pattern covers three small sizes:

• Basket One: 13.5cm/5.3” diameter and 5cm/2” high
• Basket Two: 12cm/4.7” diameter and 7cm/2.7” high
• Basket Three: 8cm/3.1” diameter and 9cm/3.5” high

It is also very easy to customise this pattern to any size by either making a larger base (multiples of 6 stitches needed for embellishment to work) or using thicker yarn (or multiple strands of yarn) and a larger hook.

This pattern was first published in Issue 96 of Inside Crochet magazine (UK Abbreviated terminology) and is now available on my website for free (US terminology and photo tutorial).

I hope you enjoy this useful little project!

Dedri