Color Pop Crochet Baskets Pattern

Crochet baskets are not only functional but can also add a vibrant touch to your home decor. The Color Pop Crochet Baskets pattern brings a cheerful blend of colors together while being practical. In this project, you’ll make two baskets—one outer and one inner—using Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ yarn. Below is a comprehensive guide that will walk you through the materials, instructions, and a few helpful tips for creating these stylish baskets.

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Materials

To make your own Color Pop Crochet Baskets, gather the following materials:

Yarn

• Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 317 yds/290 m)
  • Small Version:
    • Contrast A Clay (11008): 1 ball or 148 yds/136 m
    • Contrast B Green Pea (11004): 1 ball or 124 yds/114 m
  • Large Version:
    • Contrast A Clay (11008): 1 ball or 242 yds/222 m
    • Contrast B Aqua (11005): 1 ball or 214 yds/196 m

Crochet Hook

• Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Stitch marker

About the Crochet Project

The Color Pop Crochet Baskets pattern is a delightful and functional project. The use of contrasting colors not only adds visual interest but also helps you organize your space in a stylish way. These baskets are perfect for holding various items—be it yarn scraps, toys, or even as part of your bathroom decor.

The baskets are worked in the round using single crochet stitches, making them firm and sturdy. Given their versatility, they make a lovely gift or an addition to your home.

Instructions

Once you have gathered your materials, you’re ready to start creating your Color Pop Crochet Baskets. The pattern instructions include both outer and inner baskets, which are essential for the final assembly. Let’s dive into the crochet instructions below.

Basket Instructions

(Make 1 Outer with A and 1 Inner with B)

1. Chain 2.
2. 1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)
3. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
4. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc.
   2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
5. 4th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.
   2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc)
6. 5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc.
   2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc)
7. 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc.
   1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc)
8. 7th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc.
   2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (56 sc)
9. 8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc.
   (Text continues to later rounds on page 2; the final stitch count is given for this round in the provided text.)
10. 9th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc.
    2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (72 sc)
11. 10th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc.
    1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 4 sc.
    1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (80 sc)
12. 11th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc.
    2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (88 sc)
13. 12th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc.
    1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 5 sc.
    1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (96 sc)
14. Large Version only: 13th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc.
    2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (104 sc)
15. 14th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc.
    1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 6 sc.
    1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (112 sc)
16. 15th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 13 sc.
    2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 13 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (120 sc)
17. 16th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc.
    1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 7 sc.
    1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (128 sc)
18. Both Versions: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Place marker at end of rnd.
19. Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
    Rep last rnd until work from marker measures 3 (4)” [7.5 (10) cm]. Fasten off.

Join Outer and Inner Baskets

1. Place Inner Basket inside Outer Basket with WS facing each other.

Assembly Rnd 1
1st rnd: Working through both thicknesses, join A with sl st to any st of last rnd.
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Assembly Next rnd
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of right to left as usual,
1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Fasten off after basket height is reached. Fasten off again after joining Outer and Inner Baskets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You should use a Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This project is worked in rounds.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the project requires assembly as you place the inner basket inside the outer basket before joining them.

What yarn is used in this pattern?

The pattern uses Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ yarn in different color contrasts for both the outer and inner baskets.

Conclusion

The Color Pop Crochet Baskets pattern is a fantastic way to bring some color into your life while creating a useful item for storage or decoration. Whether you opt for the small or large version, these baskets provide a wonderful opportunity to improve your crochet skills while crafting something beautiful and practical. Enjoy your crochet journey!