You can make this basket using up your scrap stash yarn. I used worsted weight (4) yarn or Aran for those in the UK. To make the basket firm I used two strands held as I crocheted the basket and I love mixing up the Christmas colours to get this great folksy look. Such a beautiful addition to any space. It is perfect for holding chocolates of other Christmas goodies.

For those new to crochet, there are left and right-handed videos on my Carroway Crochet YouTube channel that will demonstrate the single crochet and half double crochet stitch.