Crochet Basket & Doily Pattern

Crochet Basket & Doily Pattern by Crafting Wheel

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from independent designer Crafting Wheel provides instructions for creating a functional oval basket with matching base. The design combines two contrasting yarn colors—orange and blue—worked simultaneously using tapestry crochet techniques to produce a striking color-blocked effect. This beginner-friendly project is ideal for crafters looking to expand their skills with container-based designs.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates an oval basket and base set. The basket features a structured, functional form suitable for storage or decorative display, while the coordinating base provides a stable foundation. The two-color construction gives the finished piece visual interest and dimension.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Retwisst Large solid T-Shirt Yarn (90% Cotton, 10% Elastane blend)
• Yarn Weight: Chunky weight; approximately 650–1000 grams total
• Yardage: Approximately 130 meters (155 yards)
• Hook Size: 8.00 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches

Techniques Used

The primary technique employed is tapestry crochet, a method for incorporating multiple colors into a single piece by carrying the unused yarn inside the stitches and switching colors as needed. This pattern works both yarn colors simultaneously throughout the basket construction, creating the two-tone effect without the need for color changes between rounds. The pattern includes a video reference to demonstrate the tapestry crochet technique, making it accessible for beginners.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch): Used to establish the foundation; the pattern begins with 7 chains
• Double Crochet (Dc): The primary stitch throughout the basket structure, worked in multiple successive rows to build height and shape
• Single Crochet (Sc): Included in the stitch vocabulary for this pattern
• Slip Stitch (Sl st): Used to join rounds and finish edges

Pattern Construction

The basket is constructed in rounds, beginning with a foundation chain of 7 stitches. The base is worked around this chain strip in successive rows to establish the oval shape. Increases are strategically placed—particularly the use of multiple double crochets in the same stitch—to create the curved, widening form characteristic of a basket. The pattern progresses through multiple rounds, with each round building upon the previous to establish both width and height. The structured increases ensure the basket maintains its functional shape while the two-color tapestry crochet technique adds visual appeal.

Skill Level

Classified as a beginner difficulty project, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with basic stitch knowledge. While tapestry crochet may be new to some beginners, the included video reference provides visual guidance to support the written instructions. The use of straightforward stitches—chains, double crochets, and single crochets—keeps the pattern accessible, and the chunky yarn weight works up quickly, providing satisfying progress.