How to Crochet a Basket - Easy Crochet Basket Tutorial - Brecken Basket Crochet Pattern
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2022
- Crochet the Brecken Basket with me! This easy crochet basket tutorial uses basic crochet stitches and fun color changes to create a beautiful and useful crochet basket!
This pattern is beginner friendly and features bold, contrasting stripes, 2 side handles, and a sturdy shape. I used 3 colors for mine, but feel free to use as many (or few) colors as you'd like!
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Finished Size: approx. 10" x 10"
Difficulty: Easy
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● 2 strands held together of bulky (5) weight yarn
I used Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me ( shrsl.com/3e1mm )
Color A - White (Salt) approx. 6.3 oz / 196 yards
Color B - Black (Werewolf) approx. 2.5 oz / 78 yards
Color C - Orange (Saffron) approx. 3.7 oz / 116 yards
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I have been crocheting for a few years now, I have watched a TON of RUclips videos. It’s actually how I learnt everything I know about crocheting (LOL) anywho, you explained this better than any video I’ve ever seen! The fact that you explained where to slip stitch and that the chain isn’t a stitch helps sooooo much, especially beginners. I have been wanting to make a few of these baskets, a couple sizes but thank you so much. This is the video I will use. I love the chunkiness that doubling the thick yarn has! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🧶
Oh thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial and found it easy to follow! I too learned to crochet from RUclips videos so I try to make my videos as easy to follow as possible!
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@@TheTurtleTrunk sorry to keep commenting. Before I get to far along, when working into the third loop, the ring that starts the wall, is that going through one, or both strands? I am having a hard time getting my hook into that second strand of yarn. Would it be ok to only go through one if you go through two or will that make it not sturdy?
@@maryjanepartlow7267 you’ll want to try and go through both strands but if it’s too difficult I think it would still hold up ok going through one!
Yeah I love her tutorials I'm 10 years old and I'm crocheting this basket right now but I want to stop because I wanted to put a comment here about this it's really easy like when I started the first time I used thin yarn and it was like not working because the size of your circle was not the same size as mine so I did three straps but it didn't work so when my mom got me chunky yarn for my birthday I did three straps with the yarn and it works so well thanks for the tutorial
I can't thank you enough! I have looked everywhere for someone like you who explains it so well! ❤❤❤ ty ty ty
Finishing up the bag, this is next on my list! I love a delish crochet basket! Thank for your beautiful tutorials and designs!
So happy you enjoy them! Thank you!
Thank you for this beautiful basket pattern.
Thank you again for a fun project! I cant wait to make one!
Beautiful! I love crocheting baskets! I’m going to make this one, but I think I will double the amount of yarn for the bottom to reinforce it. I do this with most of my baskets. It works well.. Thank you for this tutorial!
I love the colour combo! Can't wait to make this as a crochet basket and plant covers 😍
I love these colors together too! Glad you enjoy the pattern, thank you!
Love this pattern! Thank you!
Love this! It's soo cute, and handy!
I really like this pattern. I have been looking for basket patterns that work well for me and I finally found it in your tutorial. Thank you so much for posting this video! As a practice, I am making a mini basket using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook.
Love this pattern! It’s easy and the step-by-step explanations are clear. Thank you!❤
You're welcome! So happy you enjoyed it!
Making my third basket this year with this tutorial!
I've followed your tutorial and managed to make my basket in one day. Number 1. You're a great teacher! So easy to follow your instructions. Number 2. I've watched so many videos with so difficult patterns when actually yours is super easy to do. THANK YOU !!! I look forward to the next videos ❤️
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Thank you for your excellent tutorial very easy to follow thank you ive made a few baskets for my granddaughter i filled them with baby items she loves them without your tutorial i wound not have been able to make them thank you so much
Love this!! Love Hue + Me. This is defiantly going on my project to do list. So happy to see you back with your first tutorial of the year. Can’t wait to see more!
Thank you so much Christina!
I can't thank you enough .just amazing 💐💐💐💐
Thank you…. Just what I needed to put my yarn in❤
Thank you, just what I needed. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you for another excellent tutorial! I can’t wait to make a few of these baskets 💗
Thank you so much!
Love this tutorial! Thank you for sharing and teaching me how to make this beautiful basket.
So happy you love it! Thank you!
Thank you you’re amazing teacher! You explained EVERYTHING better than anyone!❤
Love your tutorials ❤awesome basket🌺u make it so easy❤
Beautiful. You did a very nice job explaining everything. Thank you so much. 😊
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it! ❤️
Very nice thank you God bless you and your family
Some how you popped up ,goodness how calm you explain your rounds I'm going to give it a try. Thank You soo much i subscribed ❤!
This is the first bag to stitch together the step were simple to follow. Thanks🥰
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I just started learning how to crochet and I feel like I can make this! You explained it so well! I would love to make a boho purse like this. Thank you so much for sharing you're talent and you're beautiful basket. 🥰
So happy you enjoyed it! I do have a Brecken Bag coming next week if you're wanting to make a purse that's similar to this!
You should definitely try it!!! I’ve only been crocheting for 6 days learning from tik tok and I was able to do this today!
I followed and made your pattern and it turned out great. Thank for a great detailed video tutorial.
Thank you for the idea! I just made this and your instructions are so easy to follow!! I used smaller yarn and changed the dimensions a bit and it still worked, I love this
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed it!
Turned out beautiful, thx
Joined this grouo a few months ago. LOVE that the instructions are written in upper screen! LOVE that you show how to crochet tail(s) in! I've made a few baskets w/thick ribbon yarn and macrame cord but am DEF going to try doubling yarn. GREAT VIDEO!
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!
love love this basket thanks for making it so clear to fallow
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for making this video. It was very easy to understand. I will be making this later today!
So happy you like it! Thank you!
Very cool and inspiring 👍👏🙂 I may give it a go soon! 😄
This was a wonderfully made tutorial. I liked the way you explained each step. This is something I will make.
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!
So so happy I found you!!!!!! I have tried to make baskets following other videos and have unraveled them all. Lost stitches/too many stitches (how the heck did that happen???) Now I have a completed basket thanks to your video and teaching style. Love how you put information in top right corner for me to follow. I can see where you are putting the stich AND finally, I get about the chain stitch not counting as a stitch (heard it so many times before but it finally clicked watching your tutorial!!!) Said I would make this one even if it killed me....... dancing round the lounge on a rainy-day cos I have completed my first ever basket!!! Thank you so very much!!! Have now subscribed. Happy days to you from NZ.
So happy you enjoyed the tutorial! Thank you!
I love your videos. Thank you so much. Very lovely basket
Thank you so much!
This is one of the best tutorials I've come across for working in the round. It's always given me trouble. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
So happy you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed your video. Easy to follow!!
Perfect tutorial 👏!! Well explained 😊
this is by far the clearest, easiest and straight to the point crocheting tutorial , i generally suck at crocheting but my basket looks bomb and was done in one day, this video is great,
I am so happy you enjoyed the tutorial and found it easy to follow along with! And congrats on your new basket!!
Excellent tutorial and pattern. I have just made one - slightly bigger - great for stash bag for all my yarn! (Was even able to decrease wool mountain by making this wonderful basket!) thank you :-)
Literally JUST what I needed! I was looking up some tutorials and not pleased! I need a basket for my baby’s burp cloths!
Oh that’s perfect!!!
Omg, I’ve just made this basket and it’s the best one I’ve ever done! You are amazing at explaining all the stitches. Thank you for the video xx ❤
Yay! So happy you enjoyed the tutorial, thank you!
Gorgeous. You are a very good teacher. Off to make this.
Thank you so much!
Love this❣️ Gunna make one to hold my yarn while I crochet in the living room 🥰
Thank you Bree! That would be a perfect use for this basket! 🙌
Love this pattern but I cannot do the magic circle, tried many times. Arthritic fingers.
Thank you! Great tutorial. I used gray Bernat blanket with a white chunky and a teal chunky, alternating them, with the gray Bernat running throughout the whole project. Perfect thickness for some stability. I also added one more row to the bottom circle. I'm sure I'll make another. Very nice.
So happy you enjoyed it!
Beautiful pattern and tutorial 👌
Great explanation
Awesome basket.
Thank you! So happy you like it!
Excellent and easy to follow your basket pattern! Just what I was looking for though I might use my yarn stash for a mixed up basket :o). Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
I just finished this project, it was my first ever crochet project after just learning to do some basic stiches. It came out too small and not great, but I love it!! I will keep practicing and will come back and try again in a month or so. THANK YOU for your incredible tutorial it was so clear and helpful for a newbie like me! I want to do all the tutorials on your channel now! ⭐⭐🤩🤩🌟🌟
Wow that's incredible this was your first project! Hopefully the next one turns out better, but you should be proud that you were able to follow along! It's possible it turned out too small if your tension is tighter than mine, you can try using a larger hook next time!
i just finished making this basket tonight , it only took me an evening. i used 5 strands of dk weight yarn held together, I like how you have the instructions written on the screen :) I am doing a CAL with coco's crochet and the project selected this fortnight was baskets. This is how i came across your tutorial and channel. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing what other videos you have :) thank you
Thank you,,,😊
I just finished this pattern! Thank you for sharing your tutorial. It was so clear and easy to understand once I got out of my “user error” mode lol
I love this basket. I'm a crocheter and always wished I had a place to put my in progress projects in. This is perfect. I'm using the Lion Brand Basic Stitches weight 4 yarn 'cause the Lion Brand Hue + Me color sections don't have my favorite colors. My basket is not quite 10 inches yet so I'm adding more rows to get it there then I will work up the sides. I want it to be bigger :0).
I have a ton of Hue + Me yarn I was going to use for an afghan. I'm thinking this would be cute for a wedding or baby shower gift! I'm going to start as soon as I get home. Thank you!
Amazing design! Just finished mine and thank you! The tutorial was great. Few questions, how do I make my base straight, mine keeps curving up no matter how many times I do it and could you make a video showing us how to weave in the yarn at the end?
Love your video❤
I'm a knitter and still a beginner at crochet. Definitely going to try this basket. Thank you for the tutorial.
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it!
@@TheTurtleTrunk I know I will. I started teaching myself to crochet just so I could make baskets. 🧶
You're supper tutorial!!!
Just me again, great pattern for a beginner love it and thank you. You know I also have 4 weight yarn, I really didn't like it in a blanket I was making, I probably could use 3 strands. Use a plastic basket from the dollar store with holes. Put a strand in each hole and there you go. Thank you again for the pattern. Hope i didn't bore you.
That's a great idea!
@@TheTurtleTrunk thank you
I found a couple skiens of bulky 5 lion brand yarn at the dollar store and didn't know what to do with them until now. Thanks a lot!
Perfect!!! 🙌
Très pédagogue merci
This is the best size and pattern I have seen. Looks easy and this one looks pretty sturdy with the stitch you have chosen. I have two colors of Premier chunky Bamboo to use. Just want to find one more. Thanks.
So happy you like it! Thank you!
Lion Brand has a sale on this yarn, so I guess this is my next project!
I’m a beginner but your tutorial is so easy to understand and I’m sure I’ll have no problem following it. Thank you!
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You're welcome! So happy you like it!
@@TheTurtleTrunk yarn ordered!
Made this and love it! Did not use 2 strands but a thicker almost macrame yarn, but crocheted it tight. Can you advise how to make it stiffer, mine is super slouchy.
I have made baskets using this method several times now and love it! Although idk why my bottom keeps coming out more rounded 😢 I think it’s the type of yarn i’m using
Love this pattern. I just made the basket for use as a planter and it turned out beautifully. ❤ DO YOU HAVE A PATTERN FOR AN OVAL-SHAPED BASKET 🧺???? I want to make an oval basket 🧺 for dog 🐕 toys! And thanks so much for this easy-to-follow tutorial!
So happy you enjoyed it! I do not currently have a pattern for an oval basket but I will add that to my list! I will be releasing a square version of this soon!
Ally...thank you for such a good video. Clear, concise, no fingernail polish that distracts, no unneccessary chatter and good filming.
So happy you enjoy it! Thank you!
Cheaper to buy one but not as much fun or unique 😊
Hey Ali, this looks absolutely LOVELY! Would you consider making a video tutorial for a square cube style storage basket, kinda like those Ikea ones? I would definitely love to make some of those style baskets!!! But I certainly give this one a try after I get my headband done lol
That's a great idea! I will add that to my To Do list!
@@TheTurtleTrunk Oh YES PLEASE!!! I PROMISE to be your FIRST VIEWER!!! That video would also get a LOT of views!!! Ikea dupe basket for the WIN!
I don't have an Ikea where I live, and can't afford a road trip right now either (the shipping is also a nightmare in Canada lol)
I'm trying to declutter and reorganize at home... my living and working space is stressing me out and upsetting me, but I simply cannot afford to go out and spend money on a bunch of large baskets right now... a DIY would be therapeutic and productive!
I second this idea! I was thinking the same thing just now, a cube is exactly what i’m needing (as a fellow Canadian who also loves Ikea dupes!!) 😂
@@katetrinnell7248 Thank you Kate! 😊
Thanks for tutorial! - Many first attempts - #1 basket - looks more like a bag #2 - Basket - Pink and white - retains shape. Like so much I made a second one. I added tatting extra yarns into flowers against the stripes to use every bit of yarn. lol!
Glad you made it work! and love the idea of adding flowers to it!
Thank you for the step by step instructions. Your video is very helpful!
I was wondering why you only chain 1 after completing each round? I thought for a half double crochet, you're supposed to chain 2?
❤ love this ❤
This is a beautiful basket. Thanks for sharing this pattern and your instructions are easy to follow. How do I prevent the walls from curling inwards? I'm using a 6 weight yarn with a 6.5 mm hook. Thanks 😊
Hi Bernadette! Are the walls curling in because the walls are too flimsy or do they look sturdy? They may curl inwards if your stitches are too tight so you may want to go up a hook size or 2. But if the walls seem too flimsy and floppy, you may need to go down a hook size so that they're stiff. If you're using a 6 weight yarn, I would think you may need to use a larger hook than a 6.5mm, I'm thinking an 8mm will work better. Hope that helps! If you have Instagram, you can send me a photo of your basket so I can see how it's looking and may be able to help resolve the issue better. My instagram handle is @theturtletrunk
Hi there! I absolutely love your videos and I've done quite a few of them - hairbands, beanies, pot holders, hand towels, and coasters as presents for friends and family and they love it thank you!!! I have begun this basket and i am wondering if you have a pattern for a larger version, something that can be used as a kids' laundry basket perhaps? Thank you!! 🙏
Thank you so much for your support! At the moment I do not have a larger basket pattern but I can definitely add that to my list for a future tutorial!
@@TheTurtleTrunk Thank you! I'm pleased to share that I managed to make a large basket (about 15" tall and 13.5" base diameter), and it's all thanks to your tutorial! I also did the bracken bag for my friend ❤
For the two stands on yarn, are you unraveling your skein or using two skeins?
Hi. Would that yarn be a chunky in the UK. Do you have an equivalent, please?
Jessica in finale ❤️🌹♥️ 👍
Could I use a different thicker yarn instead? I’m new to crocheting and so a little nervous about having to double it up.
Hi thank you so much for this tutorial I will be making this basket soon! But do I need to have two strings of yarn together or can just use one?
Hi! You can us one but your basket will be more flimsy and not hold it's shape as well. If you use a single strand of super bulky (6) weight yarn it will hold better.
I made my basket slightly bigger. I have 88 st instead of 56. How do I count the amount of stitches to make the handles?
Hello. I like your work and I wanted to do it... But there's no bulky yarn available here in the philippines. Is it okay if I use chunky yarn? Your work is amazing!
Hi! Yes chunky yarn should work!
Beautiful work! With the amount of yards that you used (196y of A, 78y B, and 116 of C), does that include both strands together or single skeins? Each skein comes as 137y. So should I get two or Four skeins to make the 196y? I plan to make a 10" x 10" and a 14" x 22" and trying to figure out if I should double the skeins yards according to what you have. Thanks!
Hi! This yardage is the total yardage needed so you’d need a total of 196yards for color A so only 2 skeins! Hope that helps!
Just what I needed, will be trying it soon. Whats your opinion on using tshirt yarn for this? Planning to use some old tshirts and clothing to make the yarn
I think t-shirt yarn would work great for this! I think the only thing that may make the basket a bit different with t-shirt yarn is the width of the yarn so if yours if thicker or thinner than what I used, your basket could turn out a bit larger or smaller but that's ok!
@@TheTurtleTrunk thank u so much for the response. I started making it already with old tshirts, im making a laundry basket so its ok if its big. Im using a 10.0 hook. But im having problems with tension i guess, its becoming narrow, will try using an increase to set right. Not having patience for undoing it😂😂
@@patsweety if your stitch count is right and it’s narrowing, your tension is probably just getting a bit tighter. To fix the issue without restarting, you could also go up a hook size!
@@TheTurtleTrunk The problem was with the tshirt yarn, since it was different tshirts, each yarn had different thickness, the basket is flimsy but i just tied some skewers so that it stands firm😜😂😂. Next will try a smaller one with just one type of yarn
@@patsweety ah yes I can see that being a problem!
If I were to hold Medium weight yarn triple (do the bulky yarn trick) would I need to hold two triple mediums or four strands for it to be thick enough?
I ended up doing this in 10 rounds and 80 stitches holding Medium weight triple. Still working on the sides of my basket so unsure how many rows I’ll end up doing but just wanted to let you know I figured it out to be a 10” base.
Had to take a break though cause my hand, wrist and elbow have been cramping up a bit since my tension is so tight. 😢
I made this and love it. It did go a bit out of shape though. As a beginner I keep getting confused where to start the next row after the chain one. Is it in the same stitch as the chain one, or the next stitch over? Many thanks will be making more of these, hopefully with the correct shape 😂
Hi! So happy you enjoyed it! You work the 1st stitch into the same stitch as the chain 1
This basket is so beautiful! It's my next project. I really love your videos. With your explications, I feel like I could do any project. If I want to crochet this basket with only one color, how many balls of yarn would be necessary? Thank you!
So happy you enjoy it! You would need almost 3 skeins of Hue + Me or 390 yards.
@@TheTurtleTrunk So for one basket, it would take 3 balls in total, but I split the third one in two because I need two strands of yarn?
@@camilletouzin4451 yes!
@@TheTurtleTrunk thank you 🥰 can't wait to start this project 😍.
I’m wondering if you can do this pattern but use macrame cord instead? If so, would I still need to double up on the strands? Or would it work if I used 1 strand?
I think since macrame cord is so stiff you’d only need one strand
Would it matter if I do more increase before building the basket 🧺 or does it change the pattern
You can increase it! The only difference will be when you do the handles, you'll just have to do some math to figure out how to place the handles.
Hello,can you say measurment of basket ,how long is it,
great video, love the pattern, but is there a written one?
Yes! I shared the free pattern for this on the Clover USA blog as part of a collaboration, here is the link: blog.clover-usa.com/2022/02/18/brecken-basket-crochet-pattern/
I love this basket and it worked up very nicely. I followed per your directions. However, I am struggling with seeing the seam (joining slip stitches) at the back of the basket. Is that normal? Or am I doing something wrong?
You should be able to see the seam a little but, I like to work my joins quite tight as I find that helps hide them better. The join will be visible at the back though
Thank you so much for getting back to me! That’s good to know!
So I made this, and it’s cool. I noticed that the line going up the side where I finished each round goes diagonally up to the right, not straight up the side. Is that just from me pulling to the right too much?
So looking close at yours, it’s diagonal too, just less obvious where the rounds started and stopped 😂
That's normal! Because we're joining and chaining at the end of each row, that will cause the join line to be diagonal. I like to work my joins quite tight and I find that helps the line be less noticeable
Hi love the basket. Do you have an idea how much yarn you would need for a bulky 6 basket. I have about 500 yds left over from a blanket I made. I had only needed 1 1/2, which is about 2100 yds.
Hi! It should take about 200 yards if you're using a single strand of super bulky (6) weight yarn.
@@TheTurtleTrunk thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
@@TheTurtleTrunk if I’m using 6 weight yarn should I still use two strands like you did or just one strand?
Hi, I have a question. 🙈
When doing the [slip stitch, chain one] in the first half double crochet, do you do the half double crochet of the next round in the same stitch you did the slip stitch into or the second stitch?
You will work the HDC in the same stitch as the slip stitch
@@TheTurtleTrunk Thank You! Love the pattern.
Hi how many skeins would I need of just one color? I want to make one in just one color. Thanks. Can’t wait to make one! Looks so easy!
If you’re using Hue + Me, you’ll need 3 skeins! You’ll need a total of 390 yards and 3 skeins will give you 411 yards.
@@TheTurtleTrunk how do i use 2 strands with only 3 skeins im sorry im a new crocheter
@@Value1lady when you start you can pull from two skeins, then when those run out, you can take the third skein and unwind half of it to create a new ball, then pull from the new ball and the other half of the skein. Hope that makes sense!
@@TheTurtleTrunk I will let you know if it doesn’t when I start. Another question is if I do not use the Hue & Me yarn which other yarn can I use?
@@Value1lady you can use any bulky (5) weight yarn! Some good options would be Loops & Threads Charisma, Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Chunky, Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky, or Bernat Maker Home Dec. You could also try subbing for one strand of super bulky (6) weight yarn like Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Bernat Blanket yarn!
I've made 2 of these now. Idk what the issue is but following your instructions step by step I am ALWAYS one stitch short each row........
Crochet basket
I just finished one! Had the same issue had to frog a couple of rows. After The slip stitch and chain one was where I kept messing up. First HDC is stitched where the chain 1 is. I kept rewinding, zooming and watching where she started the first HDC, I was skipping that first one. Hope that helps.
Can I do this with more thin yarn??
Hi! Yes you can but the basket may not turn out as stiff and will probably be a bit smaller.
Is it possible to use 3 strands of number 4 yarn together for this? If so what hook size
Hi! Yes that should work with the same hook size!
Thank you!