Rustic Harmony Striped Basket Free Pattern
Rustic Harmony Striped Basket Free Pattern
Introduction
Welcome to the world of crochet! Today, we are excited to share with you the Rustic Harmony Striped Basket pattern. This cozy and functional basket is not only a stylish addition to your home but also a wonderful way to organize your space. With its earthy tones of terracotta, olive green, and cream, this basket will bring a touch of rustic charm to any room. Whether you use it for storage or as a decorative piece, you'll love the sturdy structure and beautiful design. Let's get started on this delightful project!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bulky weight cotton yarn in three colors: terracotta, olive green, and cream
- Hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook
- Gauge: 10 single crochet (sc) and 11 rows = 4 inches
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed instructions to create your Rustic Harmony Striped Basket:
- Round 1: With the terracotta yarn, make a magic ring. Chain 1 (ch 1) and work 8 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 8 stitches total)
- Round 2: Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (32 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (40 sts)
- Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (48 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
- Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Rounds 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Round 11: Change to olive green yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Rounds 12-13: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Round 14: Change to cream yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Rounds 15-16: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
- Repeat Rounds 11-16 until the basket reaches your desired height. Make sure to end with two rounds of terracotta yarn.
- Final Round: Ch 1, sl st in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
Congratulations! You have successfully created your Rustic Harmony Striped Basket. This beautiful piece is perfect for holding your favorite items or as a decorative accent in your home. Enjoy your crafting journey!
