Keep you plants warm and stylish in the. Sweetheart Crochet basket. These plant cozy baskets will add a handmade touch to your plant collection. The free crochet pattern has two sizes.
This pattern is currently a part of a Crochet Along. Below you will find the pattern and instructional photos for this pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information.
A Crochet Basket Crochet Along
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Best Plant Pots for this Crochet Basket
This basket works best with plant pots that are straight vertical sides and are not tapered. It will still work with tapered plant pots. It will just be loose around the bottom and the basket will have an hour glass like shape. You can see photos of the plant pots I used in the written pattern below.
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Materials Needed
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3.2 oz/ 170 yds Red Heart Super Saver (Size 4 Yarn) Basket Color
0.5 oz/ 27 yds Red Heart Super Saver (Size 4 Yarn) Heart Color
Size H 5mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
BLOSC – SC in Back Loop Only
CC – Change Color
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
SLST Slip Stitch
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge and Size
Gauge: 4 SC X 5 Rows = 1 inch
Large Basket – 6.5-inch diameter and 6 inches tall with 1 inch folded down.
Small Basket – 4.5-inch diameter and 4.25 inches tall with 1 inch folded down.
Sweetheart Plant Crochet Basket
Notes:
– Pattern is written with US Terms.
– Part 1 of the pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
– Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of your row to help keep track of your row.
– Part 2 is worked back and forth, turning at the end of the row.
Part 1: Basket Base
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH 2, work 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Row 2: *2SC in the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (12)
Row 3: *SC in the next ST, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (18)
Row 4: *SC in the next 2 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (24)
Row 5: *SC in the next 3 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (30)
Row 6: *SC in the next 4 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (36)
Row 7: *SC in the next 5 STs, 2Sc in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (42)
Row 8: *SC in the next 6 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)
Row 9: *SC in the next 7 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Row 10: *SC in the next 8 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)
If you are making a 4.5-inch diameter pot. Stop here and skip to the last row.
Row 11: *SC in the next 9 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to*
a total of 6 times. (66)
Row 12: *SC in the next 10 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (72)
Row 13: *SC in the next 11 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (78)
Row 14: *SC in the next 12 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (84)
Row 15 or Last Row: SLST to the next ST, SLST to the following ST.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. The last row will help smooth out the edge.
Part 2 : Crochet Basket Sides
Solid Color Basket (6.5-inch Diameter Basket)
CH31
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 29 CH. (30)
Rows 2-84: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 30 STs. (30)
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the first and last row together.
Heart Motif Basket (6.5-inch Diameter Basket)
CH31 With Basket Color.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 29 CH. (30)
Row 2-11: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 30 STs. (30)
Row 12: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 14 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 13: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 10 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs.
Row 14: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 9 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 9 STs.
Row 15: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 16: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs.
Row 17: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 18: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 14 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs.
Row 19: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 20: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 3 STs.
Row 21: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 2 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs.
Row 22: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 14 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 1 STs.
Row 23: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 2 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs.
Row 24: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 3 STs.
Row 25: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 15 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 26: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 14 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs.
Row 27: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 28: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs.
Row 29: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 30: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 12 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 9 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 9 STs.
Row 31: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 10 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 13 STs.
Row 32: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 14 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Rows 33-53: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 30 STs.
Rows 54-74: Repeat Rows 12-32.
Rows 75-84: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 30 STs.
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the first and last row together.
Solid Color Basket (4.5-inch Diameter Basket)
CH23 with Basket Color
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 29 CH. (30)
Rows 2-60: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 30 STs. (30)
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the first and last row together.
Heart Motif Basket (4.5-inch Diameter Basket)
CH23 With Basket Color.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 21 CH. (22)
Rows 2-10: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 22 STs. (22)
Row 11: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs.
Row 12: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs.
Row 13: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 14: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 3 STs.
Row 15: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 2 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs.
Row 16: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 13 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 1 ST.
Row 17: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 2 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs.
Row 18: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 8 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 3 STs.
Row 19: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 7 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 11 STs.
Row 20: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 11 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 5 STs.
Row 21: CH1, turn, BLOSC in next 6 STs, CC to Heart Color, BLOSC in next 4 STs, CC to Basket Color, BLOSC in next 12 STs.
Rows 22-40: CH1, BLOSC in next 22 STs.
Rows 41-51: Repeat rows 11-21.
Rows 52-60: CH1, BLOSC in next 22 STs.
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the first and last row together.
Part 3: Assembling your Basket
First, take your first and last row of the basket side and use your yarn end to whip stitch them together.
Next, you will grab a new piece of yarn about 24 inches long and begin to whip stitch your basket side on to the basket base. You may notice that the number of rows in the basket side piece is the same as the number of stitches in the last row of your basket base. You can whip stitch the top of one stitch in the basket base to the side of one row in the basket side. This should keep your sewing even around the entire project.
Once you have made it all the way around, you can tie your yarn ends together to secure and weave in your ends. Your basket is complete.
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Making Storage Baskets with the same Pattern
You can also use this pattern to make cute storage baskets. You will want to make solid color baskets following all the instructions above then when you are done, simply fold your basket side almost halfway down. The fold will create more stability. These baskets work great for holding small items. They would also be great for making a little gift basket filled with small gifts like a coffee gift basket, get well soon gift basket, or a spa gift basket. (Photo of storage baskets on photo pages)
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