Multi-Purpose Crochet Hanging Baskets: Free Pattern

Everyone needs a good basket, don’t you think? As a homemaker, I’m always on the lookout for new crochet storage ideas. So I came up with a simple but functional crochet basket for organization. These are so multi-purpose that they can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom! Meet the Moonbeam Baskets!

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One thing I love about these baskets is how quickly they work up. I finished one in an afternoon! They are also easy to make while watching Netflix. 🙂

I used super bulky yarn for this pattern (in the number 6 category). The original yarn I used was Cascade Lana Grande. However, in the updated version I tested Wool Ease Thick & Quick, and that worked great too! Any super bulky yarn should work just fine.

Using Your Hanging Baskets

Once you make a few of these, you’ll be addicted to how well they can help you organize! I’ve used mine in both the kitchen AND the bathroom. They are best to hang on cupboard handles (or if you don’t have that, you could also install some hooks on the wall).

Below you can see me using these baskets in the kitchen, with some ideas for what to store inside:

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And here is how I use them in the bathroom (store toilet paper, pads, etc.!)

You can also check out my list of 17+ other crochet bathroom ideas here, as well as making your own bathroom crochet set…

But for now, are you ready to jump in on this quick project? Let’s get right to it!

Free Hanging Baskets Crochet Pattern

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Materials:

• Cascade Yarns Lana Grande OR Wool Ease Thick & Quick, 1 ball per basket. Or approximately 90 yards super bulky weight yarn per basket.

• K (6.5mm) Hook

Finished Measurements:

Diameter across bottom: 6.5”

Height: 5”

Notes:

1. The first part of the basket is worked in continuous rounds of single crochet. Then the work is joined and continued in textured stitches.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Instructions:

Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around (12 sc) Place marker in last st and move up at the end of each rnd.

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Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: (Sc in next st 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (42 sc)

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (48 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (48 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st), sc in same st as sl st. Sk 1 st, 3 hdc in next st. *Sk 1 st, sc in next st. Sk 1 st, 3 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 11: Ch 1 (does NOT count as hdc), 3 hdc in same st as sl st. Sk 1 st, sc in next st. *Sk 1 st, 3 hdc in sc. Sk 1 st, sc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. Sl st in next hdc.

Rnds 12-15: Rep rnds 10-11.

Rnd 16: Rep rnd 10 once more.

Rnd 17: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) sc in ea st around (48 sc)

Rnd 18: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) sc in next  3 sc. Ch 12, sk next 9 sc, sc in next sc. Sc in the remaining 35 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.  

Rnd 19: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) sc in next 3 sc. Sc in next 12 ch (handle made). Sc in remaining 35 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

That’s it – 19 rounds and you’re done! Now you have a beautiful multi-purpose crochet basket that can be used in a variety of rooms throughout the house. Enjoy!

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