Add cozy texture and stylish storage to your home with this Free Meadow Twist Crochet Basket Pattern.
These chunky nesting baskets are quick to make, practical for organizing, and perfect for adding handmade charm to any room.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Sizes
Small
Approx 10½” [26.5 cm] diameter x 8″ [20.5 cm] tall
Medium
Approx 13½” [34.5 cm] diameter x 7½” [19 cm] tall
Large
Approx 16½” [42 cm] diameter x 7″ [18 cm] tall
Materials Needed
- Bernat® Fab™
- Yarn Weight: Jumbo 7
- Small: In The Garden (80007) — 4 balls
- Medium: Glowing Garden (80004) — 5 balls
- Large: Sunflower Garden (80008) — 6 balls
- U.S. P/Q (15 mm) crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Gauge
5 sc and 5 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- PM = Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Notes:
The instructions are written for Small. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written Small (Medium-Large). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Basket
Base
Large Basket: Make magic ring, leaving end 2″ [5 cm].
1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM for beg of rnd. Move marker as work progresses. Pull end of ring to tighten center.
2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. 24 sc.
4th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. 32 sc.
5th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. 40 sc.
6th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. 48 sc.
7th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. 56 sc.
8th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from * around. 64 sc.
9th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * around. 72 sc.
Small Basket: Work from ** to ** as given for Large Basket.
Medium Basket: Work from ** to *** as given for Large Basket.
Sides
1st rnd: 1 sc in each sc around. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM for beg of rnd. Move marker as work progresses.
Rep last rnd until Side measures 8 (7½-7)” [20.5 (19-18) cm].
Sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
These chunky nesting baskets are both functional and decorative, making them perfect for storing yarn, blankets, toys, or everyday essentials. Create one or make all three sizes for a beautiful handmade storage set.
