Free Crochet Easter Basket Pattern (2 Sizes!)

Celebrate Easter in style with this adorable crochet Easter basket pattern! Choose from a mini size and regular size to fit all your Easter essentials. This Easter basket crochet pattern features the puff stitch, adding a touch of texture and style to your holiday decor!

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I have so many fun memories from Easter as a kid. All my extended family used to gather for an Easter egg hunt at my great-grandparents’ house.

Those were the days. Now my great grandparents have passed away, but I will always remember the fun of the year egg hunt.

To commemorate that, I decided to design this crochet Easter basket! (Oh, and don’t forget to check out the matching egg pattern too!)

A Large & Mini Crochet Easter Basket

The pattern for today comes in 2 different sizes: mini and large/regular!

The mini crochet Easter basket measures just 3.75″ in diameter and 3″ tall. This one wouldn’t work for an egg hunt, but it does make a great decoration.

The larger basket, on the other hand, is 7″ in diameter and 4″ tall: the perfect egg hunting size!

Whether you’re looking for a tiny basket or a larger one, I hope you love this pattern!

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Puff Stitch Free Easter Basket Crochet Pattern

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Video Tutorial:

Explanation: Celebrate Easter this year with a cute handmade Easter basket! This pattern features a simple base and festive puff stitches for a fun look. Best of all, it comes in a mini size for decorating, and a large size for egg hunting! 

Materials:

• Lion Brand Basic Stitch Yarn (100% Acrylic, 185 yds / 170 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g) 1 skein Sage, Deco Rose, and Taupe Heather (or colors of choice. 1 skein of each will make 1 mini basket and 1 regular sized basket).
• Or any other worsted weight yarn 
• G/4mm crochet hook 
• Yarn needle

Notes:

1. Starting ch 1 at the beginning of rnds never counts as a single crochet OR half double crochet.
2. Basket is worked from the bottom up, with the strap done last (all in one piece).
3. Basket is worked in joined rounds. 

Measurements/Sizing: 

Measurements taken with basket sitting up as shown in photos

Mini basket: 3.75” diameter, 3” tall 

Regular basket: 7” diameter, 4” tall

Gauge: 

First 4 rnds of basket = 1.5” radius (see photo)

Measure gauge just to make sure you’re on the right track with sizing. It does not have to be exact. Finished measurements may vary a little bit anyway depending on how much you flatten the bottom.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Space(s) – sp(s)

Skip – sk

Round – rnd

Puff stitch – puff st

Special Stitches:

Puff Stitch (puff st): (YO, insert hook into indicated stitch or space. YO, pull up a loop) 2x. YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook.

Crochet Easter Basket Instructions:

Mini Size

Ch 3 (does NOT count as a st).

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to first hdc (not ch). (8 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (16 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (24 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, (hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (40 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st. (Sk 1 st, 2 sc in next st) 19x. Sk last st, join with a sl st to first sc. (40 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (40 hdc)

Rnds 9-10: Rep rnds 7-8. At the end of rnd 10, drop green to use later (do not fasten off).

Rnd 11: Join brown with a sc in first st. Sc in same st. (Sk 1 st, 2 sc in next st) until 1 st is left. Sk last st, join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off brown. (40 sc) 

Rnd 12: Join pink with a sl st in first st. Ch 2, puff st in same st. (Ch 1, sk next st, puff st in next st) until 1 st is left. Ch 1, sk last st, sl st in first puff st. Fasten off pink. (20 puff sts)

Rnd 13: Insert hook into the working green loop that we dropped earlier. Ch 4 (or as many chs as it takes to reach the starting point of this round comfortably). Make 2 sc into closest ch-sp. 2 sc in next ch-sp and in all ch-sps around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (40 sc)

Do not fasten off.

STRAP/HANDLE:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts of the basket. End the row here and TURN. (4 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (4 sc)

Rows 3-35: Rep row 2. 

Note: You can also repeat row 2 until the strap reaches your desired length.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Leaving 16 sc in between each side of the strap, sew the loose end of the strap to the other side of the basket. I used the whipstitch.

Regular Size

Rep rnds 1-5 of mini basket.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, (hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (56 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, (hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (64 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, (hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (72 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, (hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st) 8x. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (80 hdc)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (80 hdc)

Rnd 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st. (Sk 1 st, 2 sc in next st) until 1 st is left. Sk last st, join with a sl st to first sc. (80 sc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (80 hdc)

Rnds 14-17: Rep rnds 11-12 twice. At the end of rnd 17, drop green to use later (do not fasten off).

Rnd 18: Rep round 11 of mini basket. (80 sc) 

Rnd 19: Rep round 12 of mini basket. (40 puff sts)

Rnd 20: Rep round 13 of mini basket. (80 sc)

Do not fasten off.

STRAP/HANDLE:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts of the basket. End the row here and TURN. (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (6 sc)

Rows 3-53: Rep row 2. 

Note: You can also repeat row 2 until the strap reaches your desired length.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Leaving 34 sc in between each side of the strap, sew the loose end of the strap to the other side of the basket. I used the whipstitch.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends securely. 
• Fill with easter grass and enjoy!

Easter Basket Crochet Tutorial

If you need a little visual help with making this basket, I’ve got you covered! Here are some photos to illustrate the more tricky parts of the pattern.

1. Starting the Puff Stitch Round

Here is what it looks like to start the puff stitch round and then continue. You’ll start with a slip stitch, a chain 2, and then a puff stitch in the same stitch as the original slip stitch.

2. Joining the green for the last round

On the last round, we pick up the green loop that we dropped before doing the brown & pink rounds!

While you could fasten off the green and then join it again, I’m all for less ends to weave in. So here’s what to do instead.

Pick up the green loop, then chain 4 (see first photo).

Find the nearest ch-sp and make 2 sc into it (see second photo). Now you’ve successfully joined the green again and you can keep working around!

3. Sewing the Strap

Here’s what it looks like to line the strap up with the other side of the basket, and begin whipstitching:

FAQ

Here are a few more related questions about crocheting an Easter basket that you might be curious about!

How do I make my Easter basket hold its shape?

Crochet baskets can be finicky about holding their shape. As far as this pattern goes, the mini basket holds its shape pretty well, but the larger basket can benefit from extra sturdiness!

To stiffen your crochet Easter basket, the best option is usually plastic canvas. It doesn’t have the best aesthetic, but it definitely does make the basket hold its shape.

Here’s a video that will show you how to stiffen your basket:

Can you crochet a basket with acrylic yarn?

Yes, you can definitely crochet baskets with acrylic yarn! Acrylic is easy to care for, and stands up well to use. While cotton works well too, there is nothing wrong with using acrylic! I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch in this pattern.

Can I make a different type of handle for this Easter basket?

Yes, if you prefer to have a stiff handle, you can use a different type of basket handle!

One option is to work the handle separate from the basket, and work a double layer, putting plastic canvas inside.

Another option is to use a sturdy cord or piping wrapped in yarn and then attached.

What else can I crochet for Easter?

There are lots of options when it comes to crochet Easter decor! I mentioned my egg pattern earlier, but I also have a Bunny Pillow Pattern and a master list of Easter patterns.

On the Christian side of Easter, I have a Cross Pattern, Cross Basket, and Cross Wall Hanging that all make great decor as well!

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy these crocheted easter baskets! Perfect for filling with Easter eggs, sweets, or small gifts, they would make a charming addition to your holiday celebration. Get started on the free pattern today!