Easy Rectangular Base Basket Making From Combed Cotton Yarn
Easy Rectangular Base Basket Making From Combed Cotton Yarn
Creating an easy rectangular base basket from combed cotton yarn is a great crochet project. Follow these steps to make your own simple basket:
Materials Needed:
Combed cotton yarn (any color of your choice)
Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Crochet Rectangular Base:
Start with the Base:
Create a slip knot and chain the desired number of stitches for the width of your base.
For example, chain 15 for a small basket or more for a larger one.
First Row:
Starting from the second chain from the hook, work a single crochet (sc) in each chain across.
This should leave you with the number of sc stitches equal to your initial chain count.
Turn your work at the end of the row.
Repeat Rows:
Chain 1 to start the next row. This chain does not count as a stitch.
Work a single crochet (sc) in each stitch across.
Turn your work at the end of each row.
Continue working rows of sc stitches until the base reaches your desired length for the basket.
Building Up the Sides:
Start the Sides:
Once the base is the desired length, you will start working up the sides of the basket.
Chain 1 to begin the next row, and work 1 sc in each stitch across.
Repeat Rows:
Continue working rows of sc stitches up the sides of the base.
For a rectangular basket, you don't need to increase or decrease stitches. Simply work the same number of sc stitches in each row.
Choose the Height:
Decide how tall you want your basket to be.
Keep working rows of sc stitches until the basket reaches your desired height.
Finishing:
Top Edge:
When the basket is the desired height, finish off the last row and cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
Fold the top edge of the basket over to create a clean edge.
Handle (Optional):
If you want to add handles to your basket, you can skip a certain number of stitches in the center of one of the longer sides.
Then, attach the yarn where you skipped stitches and work a row of sc stitches over those skipped stitches to create the handle.
Weaving in Ends:
Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends to secure your work.
Remember that the dimensions of your basket will depend on the number of stitches and rows you crochet. You can adjust the size by changing the initial chain count or the number of rows worked. Experiment with different colors and stitch patterns to make your basket unique!
As always, practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first attempt isn't perfect. Enjoy the process and have fun creating your rectangular base basket from combed cotton yarn!