Basic t-shirt yarn crochet basket - free pattern

T-shirt yarn is not my favorite yarn to crochet with, but I have to admit it's great to make these cute storage baskets. The pattern I bring you today is the most basic of all: only one color and one stitch (double crochet) - perfect for crochet beginners, to use up yarn scraps or when you just need a quick (and useful) project.

Find out below how to make it. 

To make these baskets you only need t-shirt yarn in the color of your preference (I used leftovers from an old Halloween project, hence the orange) and a crochet hook (I used and 8 mm but I have also found that not all t-shirt yarn comes in the same thickness so check your yarn to make sure which hook size is best).

Here's the pattern:

Row 1: on a magic ring, chain 3 (counts as a stitch) and then add 11 double crochets into the ring (12 stitches in total). Pull yarn to close the ring and join with a slip stitch. 

 

 

 

Row 2: chain 3 (counts as a stitch). Add one double crochet in the same space and two double crochets over each stitch from the previous row (24 stitches in total). 

Row 3: chain 3 (counts as a stitch). Add one double crochet over each stitch from previous row (24 stitches in total). Join with a slip stitch. Since you are not adding extra stitches, the sides of your basket will start to form.

Row 4: Same as row 3. Cut the yarn and weave in ends.

If you want the base of your basket larger, just add more rows after Row 2 (taking care to make increments to keep a flat circle). 

If on the other hand you want your basket sides to be higher, then keep adding rows after Row 4 until you reach the desired height.

These little baskets are very useful for organization and storage, and make great gifts too.

Have fun, and happy Tuesday!

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