Containers in 3 Sizes by Marie Segares

Containers in 3 Sizes

Crochet
May 2025
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
See Pattern Notes.
5.5 mm (I)
389 - 470 yards (356 - 430 m)
2", 3", and 6" height.
US
English
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This crochet container set includes three table-top baskets in different sizes. These are perfect for organizing jewelry, pens and pencils, crochet hooks, and more! This pattern was originally published in three clues as the nineteenth Weekend Mystery Crochet Along with Underground Crafter.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing
Joining with mattress stitch seam, joining with single crochet seam(includes video tutorials)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Sizes
Containers: 13.5” (34.5 cm) circumference in 2” (5 cm), 3” (7.5 cm), and 6” (15 cm) height.

Materials
King Cole Camouflage DK yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 311 yd/285 m) – 2 skeins in 5361 Woodland, or approximately 470 yd (430 m) in any light weight acrylic yarn.

This pattern is worked with 2 strands held together throughout. Alternatively, you can use a single strand of medium weight yarn, but the amount of yarn needed will vary.

US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Stitch markers.

Gauge
With 2 strands of yarn held together, 14 sc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be tight to form a stiff fabric.