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HANGING BASKET FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Bring charm and a handcrafted touch to your home with this free crochet pattern for hanging teardrop baskets! Designed to be both quick and simple, these baskets are ideal for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. With instructions for three versatile sizes, you can easily customize them to suit your space and storage needs.

Experience the satisfaction of making your own functional and stylish decor. In this post, I’ll guide you step by step through the crochet process, offering tips and inspiration along the way. Transform your home with these beautiful and practical crochet hanging baskets!

HANGING BASKET CROCHET PATTERN NOTES & TIPS

Size & Gauge:
This pattern comes in three sizes:

  • Small: 7″ wide x 11″ tall
  • Medium: 10″ wide x 15″ tall
  • Large: 13″ wide x 19″ tall

Gauge:

  • 4″x4″ = 6 stitches x 6 rows of single crochet.
    While I provide the gauge here, it’s not critical for this pattern. If you use the suggested yarn weight and hook size, your baskets will still be close to the intended measurements, so don’t worry if it’s not an exact match.

Yarn:
Feel free to choose any yarn that you love! Pick colors that make you happy and fibers that feel great to work with. For these baskets, I used Hoooked 100% natural jute yarn for its durability and strength, but macrame or other thick cotton yarn works just as well. The key is to avoid stretchy yarn to ensure your baskets remain firm and don’t sag or develop gaps over time.

ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE CRAFTING

The Yarn:
I prioritize using sustainable and eco-friendly yarns that are ethically grown, raised, and processed, with a focus on supporting people and the planet. I also choose yarns from companies committed to environmentally sustainable practices and who place importance on the well-being of people, animals, and the Earth.

Materials You Will Need:

Yarn:

  • Hoooked Natural Jute

Yarn Specs:

  • 100% Organic Natural Jute
  • Weight: 6/Super Bulky
  • 49 yards (45m) per ball

Colors & Quantity Needed:

  • SMALL: Color A/Serenity Mint: 1 ball
  • MEDIUM: Color B/Cinnamon Taupe: 1 ball
  • LARGE: Color C/Vanilla Cream: 2 balls

Other Tools & Materials:

  • Crochet Hook Size: 12.00mm
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Stitch Markers
  • Scissors

Abbreviations Used in This Hanging Basket Free Crochet Pattern:

  • ch – chain
  • st – stitch
  • hk – hook
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sk – skip
  • mc – magic circle
  • sc – single crochet
  • FLO – front loop only
  • BLO – back loop only
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • (…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
  • […] – number of stitches in row/round
  • PH – photo for reference

DEWDROP HANGING BASKET FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Pattern Notes:

  • The baskets are worked in continuous rounds, so do not join after each round.
  • As you work through the rounds, the basket will start to form a cup shape. Make sure the right side of your stitches faces inward, with the back side on the outside of the basket. (Refer to photos 01 & 02.)
  • Round 7 (small), Round 10 (medium), Round 13 (large): In these rounds, you’ll make 2 increases (4 stitches) at the top of the basket, where the handle will eventually go. Place stitch markers in the middle of these 4 stitches to help identify the locations of future increases. (See photos 03 & 04.)
  • As you continue working, move the stitch markers to the middle of the increases in each round.
  • The final round of each basket is a slip stitch round. When working the handle, make sure to place your slip stitches under both loops of the chain. (See photo 12.)

Invisible Fasten-Off Instructions:

  • Remove the hook from the loop. (Photo A)
  • Leave a long tail and cut the yarn. (Photo B)
  • Pull the yarn through the final stitch’s loops. (Photo C)
  • Thread the yarn onto a tapestry needle. (Photo D)
  • Insert the needle from the inside to the outside (back to front) under both loops of the next stitch. (Photo E)
  • Pull the yarn tail through, then bring it under the back loop only (BLO) of the previous stitch. (Photo F)
  • Pull tightly to secure. (Photo G)
  • Tie off and weave in the yarn end on the inside of the basket. (Photo H)

SMALL BASKET

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5-6: sc around [24]
Rnd 7: inc 2, sc around [26] (Photo 05)
Rnd 8: sc, inc 2, sc around [28]
Rnd 9: sc 2, inc 2, sc around [30]
Rnd 10: sc 3, sl st in next st, ch 8, sl st + sc in next st, sc 6, (dec, sc 2) x3, sc 7, turn (do not ch before turning) [29 st + 8 chs] (Photos 08, 09, 10)
Rnd 11: sl st around [37] (Photo 11)
Fasten off using the invisible fasten technique.

MEDIUM BASKET

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7-9: sc around [36]
Rnd 10: inc 2, sc around [38] (Photo 05)
Rnd 11: sc, inc 2, sc around [40]
Rnd 12: sc 2, inc 2, sc 10, (dec, sc 2) x4, sc 10 [38] (Photos 06 & 07)
Rnd 13: sc 3, sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st + sc in next st, sc around, turn (do not ch before turning) [40 st + 10 chs] (Photos 08, 09, 10)
Rnd 14: sl st around [48] (Photo 11)
Fasten off using the invisible fasten technique.

LARGE BASKET

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x6 [42]
Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x6 [48]
Rnd 9-12: sc around [48]
Rnd 13: inc 2, sc around [50] (Photo 05)
Rnd 14: sc, inc 2, sc 14, (dec, sc 2) x5, sc 13 [47] (Photos 06 & 07)
Rnd 15: sc 2, sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st + sc in next st, sc 13, (dec, sc 2) x5, sc 10, turn (do not ch before turning) [44 st + 10 chs] (Photos 08, 09, 10)
Rnd 16: sl st around [54] (Photo 11)
Fasten off using the invisible fasten technique.

Looking for Decor Inspiration?

Crochet baskets are not only fun to make but also incredibly functional. Here are just a few ideas for how you can put these baskets to good use:

  • Plant Hangers – Perfect for adding a touch of nature to any space (this is how I’m using mine right now!)
  • Nursery – Store diapers, wipes, toys, socks, and even pail liners in style.
  • Playroom/Kids’ Room – Keep toys, craft supplies, matchbox cars, and play-doh off the floor and neatly organized.
  • Bedroom – Store socks, undies, lingerie, and more for a clutter-free space.
  • Laundry Room – Tidy up soap tabs, dryer sheets, lint holders, and other laundry supplies.
  • Kitchen – Use them for dishwasher soap tabs, clean kitchen towels, fruit & veggies, or even coffee corner essentials.
  • Bathroom – Keep hand towels, bath toys, soap bars, toilet paper, and tissues neatly stashed.
  • Mudroom/Entryway – Organize hats, gloves, keys, wallets, mail, or small kids’ shoes.

Unleash your creativity and let the soothing rhythm of the hook guide you as you craft a beautiful and functional piece that goes beyond the basics.

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