Spring is here and soon the flowers will be blooming. It’s one of my favorite times of year. The season of renewal. This crochet flower basket is perfect for decorating for Easter. Fill it with candy or plastic eggs. It can still be used after the holiday as spring and summer home décor. Brighten up a spot on a side table or place a same size plant pot in it. Mine is going in my sunroom. It’s made with bulky yarn so it’s durable and works up fast.
Yarn I Used:
I used Lion Brand Hometown #6 bulky in “Providence Pink” and “Portland Wine”. For the green “leaves/stems”, I used Bernat Softee Chunky #6 bulky in “Forest”.
Other Supplies Needed
US J Hook (6mm)
Yarn needle for weaving ends
Scissors
Size:
4″ diameter
Skill Level:
Advanced beginner
Abbreviations Used {US Terms}:
MR=magic ring
MC=main color
CC=contrasting color
dc=double crochet
BL=back loops
rnd=round
ch1-sp=chain 1 space
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
Inc=increase
sk=skip
rep=repeat
yo=yarn over
Special Stitches:
V st=(dc, ch 1, dc) in same st
3dc cluster=yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo, insert back into st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo, insert back in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 4 loops, ch 1 to close.
Notes:
Ch 3 does not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
Gauge is not important in this pattern
I’m sharing the 4″ diameter crochet flower basket free here on the blog. I’ve also made it in a 6″ diameter. and an egg cozy. If you would like the premium downloadable, printable PDF, which includes all three patterns and photo tutorial of the special stitches used, click either button below.
Crochet Flower Basket
This pattern uses an invisible join. If you’re not sure how to do one, check out my tutorial HERE
Rnd 1: With MC, 12 dc in MR, pull ring closed, sl st in 1st st to join [12]
Rnd 2: Ch 3, working in BL, Inc around, join as before [24]
Rnd 3: Ch 3, working in BL, dc next, Inc next around, join [36]
Rnd 4: Ch 3, working in BL, dc around, join, changing to green.
Rnd 5: Ch 4 {this counts as a dc, ch 1-sp}, dc in same st {1st V st completed}, sk next st, *V st, sk st; rep from * until 1 st remains, sk st, join in ch-1 sp, changing to CC [18 V sts]
Rnd 6: Ch 3, 3dc cluster, ch 1 in each ch 1-sp around, join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. [18 3dc clusters]
If you like to make baskets, try my Bobblidy Boo Basket.
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