This whimsical rainbow motif small basket is attractive and very simple to make. In a couple of hours or less, you can make a useful basket that measures about 5.5” in diameter across the bottom and about 1.75” high. Make some to give as gifts for Christmas, Hanukah, Birthdays, Easter, Purim, Mothers’ Day, Showers, and many other occasions.

Skill Level Easy – some experience helpful.

Materials:

Hook: G Hook (4.25 MM)

Note on gauge and hook size: Gauge is not that important for this project. Depending on how you crochet and the yarn you use, you may want to adjust your hook size. My gauge was 2 single crochet stitches and 2 rows equal about 1/2”. Since you are crocheting in the round, each 2 rows add about 1” to the diameter.

Yarn: I used Red Heart Super Saver. You can use any type of worsted weight yarn, including cotton, but I would probably avoid very soft yarns as you don’t want your basket to be droopy. You don’t need a lot of yarn, so it’s a great stash buster project!

Here are approximate amounts for the colors used in the basket shown: Light Periwinkle (Lt. Blue): 60 yds; Lavender: 2 yds; Blue Suede: 2 yds; Real Teal (green): 3 yds; Gold: 3 yds; Cherry Red: 3 yds; Aran: 10 yds

Stitch Markers (optional, but are handy for marking the beginning and end of each round)

Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)

Stitches

Chain
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Skip a Stitch
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Back Loop Single Crochet
Embroidery Stitches