Make an Easy Bernat Crochet Basket

ByEmila Lorein

Crafting beautiful and functional pieces for your home is incredibly rewarding, and this Bernat Crossed Stitch Crochet Basket project offers a perfect blend of style and utility. Designed with a JUMBO (7) weight yarn and an EASY skill level, this basket is accessible to many crocheters looking to add a touch of handmade charm to their space. This detailed guide, developed by Yarnspirations™, will walk you through every step to create a sturdy and attractive storage solution.

Materials

To embark on this project, ensure you have the following materials ready:

  • Yarn: Bernat® Blanket Big™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 32 yds/29 m)
    • Color: Glacier Blue (51104)
    • Quantity: 3 balls or approximately 94 yds/86 m
  • Crochet Hook: Size U.S. U/50 (25 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • Accessories: Susan Bates® stitch marker
Bernat Blanket Big Yarn and Susan Bates Crochet Hook

Project Details & Gauge

Before you begin, understanding the final dimensions and achieving the correct gauge is crucial for a successful outcome.

Measurements

When completed, your Bernat Crossed Stitch Crochet Basket will measure approximately 13½” [34.5 cm] in diameter and 10″ [25.5 cm] tall.

Gauge

To ensure your basket meets the intended size and structure, please match these gauge requirements:

  • 2 single crochet (sc) and 2 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
  • 3 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) and 2.5 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

Abbreviations Guide

Familiarize yourself with the abbreviations used in these instructions:

  • Approx: Approximately
  • Ch: Chain(s)
  • Cont: Continue
  • Pat: Pattern
  • PM: Place marker
  • Rep: Repeat
  • Rnd(s): Round(s)
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Scyuh (single crochet with yarn under hook): Insert hook into next stitch. Bring yarn under hook instead of yarn over hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over hook (Yoh) and draw through 2 loops on hook. For a visual guide, refer to the scyuh video provided by Yarnspirations.
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • St(s): Stitch(es)
  • Yoh: Yarn over hook

Crochet Instructions: Crafting Your Basket

Follow these detailed steps carefully to construct your Bernat Crossed Stitch Crochet Basket. This pattern was published on July 16, 2024.

Base

The base of your basket is worked in rounds and joined with a slip stitch at the end of each round to the first single crochet.

  1. Begin by chaining 2 (Ch 2).
  2. 1st Round: Work 7 single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from your hook. Join with a slip stitch.
  3. 2nd Round: Chain 1 (Ch 1). Work 2 single crochet (sc) into each single crochet (sc) around. Join with a slip stitch. You should now have 14 sc.
  4. 3rd Round: Chain 1 (Ch 1). Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the first single crochet. *Work 2 single crochet (sc) into the next single crochet. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the next single crochet. Repeat from * across until you reach the last single crochet. Work 2 single crochet (sc) into the last single crochet. Join with a slip stitch. You should now have 21 sc.
  5. 4th Round: Chain 1 (Ch 1). Work 2 single crochet (sc) into the first single crochet. *Work 2 single crochet (sc) into the next single crochet. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the next single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. You should now have 32 sc.
Crochet Basket Base in Progress

Side

The side of the basket is worked in a continuous spiral, so you will not join rounds after the first round of the side. Remember to place a stitch marker (PM) on your first stitch and move it up each round to help with counting.

  1. 1st Round: Chain 1 (Ch 1). Working into the back loops only, work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each single crochet (sc) around. Do not join.
  2. Proceed in Spiral: Place a marker on the first stitch and move it up each round for easier counting. Work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each stitch around. Repeat this last round until the side of your basket measures approximately 6½” [16.5 cm] tall.
Close-up of Crossed Stitch Crochet Texture

Handles

The handles are created by skipping stitches and forming chain spaces, which are then worked into in the following round.

  1. Next Round: Work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each of the next 6 stitches. Chain 3 (Ch 3). Skip the next 3 stitches. Work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each of the next 13 stitches. Chain 3 (Ch 3). Skip the next 3 stitches. Work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each of the last 7 stitches. Do not join.
  2. Continue in Spiral: Continue working in a spiral as follows: Work 1 single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) into each single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) and chain (ch) around. You should have 32 scyuh stitches. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) in the first stitch.
  3. Fasten off your yarn.
Basket Handles Detail

Finishing Touches

To complete your Bernat Crossed Stitch Crochet Basket and achieve its distinctive look:

Note on Scyuh Stitch: The single crochet with yarn under hook (scyuh) stitch tends to lean in one direction. To emphasize the ‘crossed stitch’ appearance and ensure your stitches stack neatly on top of each other, gently realign the fabric by pulling it in the opposite direction of the stitch’s natural lean. This will help to visually straighten the stitches and enhance the textured look.

Your beautiful and sturdy crochet basket is now complete, ready to organize your home with style!

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