Organize in style with the Crochet Chroma Basket – a vibrant and practical piece that's perfect for stashing yarn, toys, towels, or anything else you need corralled.
Made with colorful yarn and simple stitches, this beginner-friendly project brings bold color and function to your handmade home!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Materials & Gauge
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Approx. 10″ (25.5 cm) diameter × 10″ (25.5 cm) tall
Gauge: 16 sc and 20 rounds = 4″ (10 cm)
You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Bernat® Maker™ (8.8 oz / 250 g; 317 yds / 290 m)
- Contrast A – Pink (06007): 1 ball or 220 yds / 201 m
- Contrast B – Coral (06010): 1 ball or 144 yds / 131.5 m
- Contrast C – Acid (06015): 1 ball or 158 yds / 144.5 m
- Hook: US G/6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions: Susan Bates® yarn needle, stitch marker
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Ch = Chain(s)
- PM = Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
Crochet Chroma Basket Pattern
Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first sc.
With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join. 24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 30 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join. 36 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 42 sc.
8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join. 48 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
10th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 54 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Join. 60 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 66 sc.
13th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Join. 72 sc.
14th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
15th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 78 sc.
16th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Join. 84 sc.
17th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 13 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 90 sc.
18th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. Join. 96 sc.
19th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
20th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 102 sc.
21st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 16 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 8 sc. 1 sc in each of last 8 sc. Join. 108 sc.
22nd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 17 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 114 sc.
23rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 18 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 9 sc. 1 sc in each of last 9 sc. Join. 120 sc.
24th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 19 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 126 sc.
25th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
26th rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
PM at end of last rnd.
Colorwork & Finishing
Note: To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw new color through last 2 loops, then proceed in new color.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Repeat last rnd until work from marked rnd measures:
- 3″ (7.5 cm). Join B at end of last rnd. Break A.
- With B, rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 6½” (16.5 cm). Join C at end of last rnd. Break B.
- With C, rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 10″ (25.5 cm).
Fasten off.
Done and Dusted!
Your Crochet Chroma Basket is complete — functional, colorful, and totally handmade! Whether you're using it for yarn, blankets, or bathroom essentials, this chunky beauty is sure to bring a pop of personality to any room.
