Crochet Stylish Textured Storage Basket with Intricate Handle Free Pattern

This uniquely designed storage basket is perfect for holding all your spa essentials! With its stylish texture and sturdy handles, it's both functional and beautiful. You can customize the size and colors to suit your taste. Let’s bring some charm to your organization!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Super Bulky yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Hometown USA) - approximately 450 yards in a main color and 100 yards in an accent color
• Hook: 9mm (US M/N)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Starching spray (optional)

Gauge:

8 stitches x 10 rows = 4" square in dc (before starching)

Basket Size:

Approximately 14" x 10" x 6" depth

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st – stitch
• ws – wrong side
• rs – right side
• beg – beginning

Instructions:

Base

1. Chain 30 (or desired length for base).
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (29 dc)
3. Row 2-5: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each st across.
4. Row 6: Ch 2, turn. *Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * across. (24 dc)
5. Row 7: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each st across.
6. Row 8: Ch 2, turn. *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * across. (20 dc)
7. Continue decreasing until you have 10 stitches left. Fasten off.

Body

1. Attach yarn to one corner of the base. Ch 1, then sc evenly around the base, placing 3 sc in each corner.
2. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each sc around. Join.
4. Round 2: Ch 2, *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around. Join.
5. Repeat Round 2 until your basket reaches desired height, approximately 10 rounds.

Handle

1. Ch 60 (or desired length) for the handle.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (59 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
4. Continue for 10 rows or desired thickness.
5. Attach each end of the handle to the sides of the basket with a sl st.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. If desired, lightly starch the basket to hold its shape. Enjoy your stylish storage solution!