These simple baskets are easier than they look - the Eyelash stitch motif along the sides give the effect of a woven basket and results in a super sturdy fabric. They might look a little wobbly at first, but by blocking and shaping them on a form (I used a small tin, a clean wastebasket, and a soup pot for mine), you’ll get nice, even rows.
You could really make these any size you want, but I’ve outlined a small, medium, and jumbo size. All three baskets were made with just 2 cones of Lanyard yarn - with yarn to spare! These hefty spools are made on an old-fashioned shoelace machine - how cool is that?! You can make the whole set and gift a bundle of nesting baskets. Or keep them for yourself, of course!
The subtle contrast of Grey against Natural result in a very clean and classic design. I’d love to see these in some bright color combinations - Malachite & Tumeric or Peach & Marsala might have to be next on my to-do list. You can even make them with 3 or 4 colors if you want!
MATERIALS
2 colorways Echoview Fiber Mill Lanyard Yarn
Shown in Natural and Dove Grey (one cone in each colorway will make all three bins)
TOOLS
Size N crochet hook
Large darning needle
GAUGE
Rounds 1-6 will be approximately 4-4.25” in diameter after blocking with a Size N crochet hook
*Don’t get caught up on gauge for these
- if you’re happy with the fabric you’ve made, great! If it seems too loose or too tight, adjust accordingly.
SIZE
Small (Medium, Jumbo)
Small: 5” diameter, 4” tall
Medium: 6.5” diameter, 5” tall
Jumbo: 9.5” diameter, 7” tall
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
These storage bins are quick to crochet and can easily be adapted to any size. You’ll start with a flat base, crocheted in the round, and then work straight up the sides. I’ve outlined a small, medium, and jumbo size, but if you’d like to change it up, simply crochet the round base as outlined until your approximate diameter is met, and start working up the sides with the same general formula. The eyelash stitch pattern almost resembles a woven basket, and results in a sturdy bin that could be used to hold fruit on your kitchen island, your current WIP, or a treasured houseplant. If your basket feels a little wobbly at first, do not worry! A quick block and shaping will result in nice, even stitches.
ABBREVIATIONS
sc- single crochet
sl- slip
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
*Please note: Color A will always be the color you begin with. I alternated between sizes, starting with Natural for the Small and Jumbo, but Dove Grey for the Medium Size.
BASE
1. Create a ring using the magic loop method, 6sc in ring, sl st to join in the round.
2. Ch 1, 2sc in same st, 2sc in next 5 st, sl st to join. (12 sc)
3. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (18 sc)
4. Ch 1 , 1sc in same st, 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (24)
5. Ch 1 , 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (30 sc)
6. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (36 sc)
FOR SMALL SIZE, continue below to Round 13
7. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 5 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (42 sc)
8. Ch 1 , 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 5 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 6 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (48 sc)
FOR MEDIUM SIZE, continue below to Round 13
9. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 6 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 7 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (54 sc)
10. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 7 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 8 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (60 sc)
11. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1 sc in next 8 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 9 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (66 sc)
12. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 9 st, 2sc in next st, [1sc in next 10 st, 2sc in next st] 5x, sl st to join. (72 sc)
FOR JUMBO SIZE, continue below to Round 13
13. Ch 1, 1sc in the back loop of the same st, 1sc in next 35 (47, 71) st, sl st to join. 36(48, 72) sc
14 - 16. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 35 (47, 71) st, sl st to join. 36 (48, 72) sc
SIDES
Cut yarn, change to Color B, and work rounds 17 - 20
17. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 3 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, [1sc in next st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 3 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st] until no st remain, sl st to join. 36 (48, 72) sc
18- 20. Ch 1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 35 (47, 71) sts, sl st to join. 36 (48, 72) sc
Cut yarn, change to Color A, work rounds 21 - 24
21. Ch 1 , 1sc in sc 3 rows below same st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in next st, [1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 3 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in next st] until 2 stitches remain, 1sc in sc 1 row below next st, 1sc in sc 2 rows below next st, sl st to join. 36 (48, 72) sc 22 - 24. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 35 (47,71) sts, sl st to join. 36 (48, 72) sc
Repeat Rounds 17 - 24 until you reach your preferred height, ending on Round 17 or Round 21. Fasten off and work in ends.
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