This cute “Scarecrow Basket” can hide snacks, sweets and small gifts inside. Keep what’s inside a secret by putting his hat on until you are ready to unveil the stash.

Uses US Terminology
Skill Level: Easy/Advanced Beginner

Instructions include
Written Instructions
Photo Tutorial

Gauge: Not important for this project.

Materials:
Uses 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together for most of
this pattern. Size #5 bulky weight yarn can be substituted.
The pattern does require some pieces crocheted with 1 strand
of worsted weight yarn.

Basket Face: 2 oz/56 g divided by 2
Hat: 2 oz/56 g divided by 2
Hair 12 yds/2 m
Hat Band: 4.5 yds/4.25 m divided by 2
10 yds or less of additional colors for small details such as eyes, nose, patches

Optional Alternative Supplies:
Small Button, Novelty Buttons,
Felt, Puffy Paint, Small crochet appliques,
Craft Glue

Hook Size(s):
6 mm (J-10)
4 mm (G-6)

Stitches Used:
chain stitch
chain space
slip stitch
single crochet
half double crochet
single crochet 2 together
increase stitches
back loop only
front loop only

Measurements:
Basket: 4 1/2” high x 13” around
The hat adds another 2 - 2.5” for a total height of 6.5 - 7”.