Welcome spring with the Bunny Tails Chunky Crochet Basket—a free crochet pattern that’s as cute as it is practical! This quick and cozy project is perfect for holding Easter eggs, candy, and holiday treats, but its charm doesn’t end there. With its soft texture and playful design, this basket easily transitions into functional springtime decor for your home. Whether you use it to organize craft supplies, display faux florals, or tuck it into a seasonal shelf, this bunny-inspired basket brings a touch of handmade cheer long after the Easter festivities are over.
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Materials Used For This Chunky Crochet Basket:
#5 Bulky Yarn
3” basket – 27 yds {20 yds MC, 7 yds CC}
4” basket – 42 yds {32 yds MC, 10 yds CC}
6” basket – 63 yds {48 yds, MC, 15 yds CC}
US K hook (6.5 mm)
Tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge:
12 sts x 6 rows = 4″
Skill Level:
Advanced beginner +
Finished Size:
3”
4” (pictured)
6” (pictured)
Abbreviation Used: {US Terms}
CC = contrasting color
beg = beginning
BLO = back loop only
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
Inc = increase {2 sts in same st}
MC = main color
MR = magic ring
Pc= popcorn stitch
rep = repeat
Rnd = Round
Sc = single crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Special Stitch Used in this Chunky Crochet Basket:
Pc (popcorn st): work 4 dc in same st, remove hook from loop, insert hook in 1st dc made, place loop back on hook, pull through st, ch 1 to secure.
Notes:
- Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
Helpful Hints:
- Use an invisible join to make your seam less visible.
- To make a bigger basket, keep increasing your main circle to the desired size.
Pattern Instructions Chunky Crochet Basket:
While these baskets were specifically made with easter in mind, they can easily be used for everyday storage or decoration with use colors to compliment your decor.
3” Basket
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, {or ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to create ring}, ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join to beg st [12 dc]
Rnd 2: ch 2, Inc in each st around, join [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Working BLO this round, ch 2, dc in each st around, join changing to CC
Rnd 4: ch 2, dc in each st around, join
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, Pc in next st, rep around, join, changing to MC [6 Pc, 18 dc]
Rnd 6: ch 2, dc in each dc and in top of each Pc around, join [24 dc]
Rnd 7: ch 1, sc in each st around, join [24 sc] Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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4” Basket
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, {or ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to create ring}, ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join to beg st [12 dc]
Rnd 2: ch 2, Inc in each st around, join [24 dc]
Rnd 3: ch 2, Inc in next st, dc in next st, rep around, join [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Working BLO this round, ch 2, dc in each st around, join changing to CC
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st around, join
Rnd 6: ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, Pc in next st, rep around, join, changing to MC [9 Pc, 27 dc]
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each dc and in top of each Pc around, join [36 dc]
Rnd 8: ch 1, sc in each st around, join [36 sc] Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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6” Basket
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, {or ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to create ring}, ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join to beg st [12 dc]
Rnd 2: ch 2, Inc in each st around, join [24 dc]
Rnd 3: ch 2, Inc in next st, dc in next st, rep around, join [36 dc]
Rnd 4: ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, Inc in next st, rep around, join [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Working BLO this round, ch 2, dc in each st around, join changing to CC
Rnd 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, join
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, Pc in next st, rep around, join, changing to MC [12 Pc, 36 dc]
Rnd 8: ch 2, dc in each dc and in top of each Pc around, join [48 dc]
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in each st around, join [48 sc] Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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