Jul 27

Jul 27 The Gibson Basket- Free Crochet Pattern

This extra large, oval bottomed basket is the perfect addition to your home. It’s great for storing your current crochet or knitting project, small throw blankets or extra skeins of yarn. Follow along with the free pattern below or grab a digital PDF in my shop.

One of my goals this year (and pretty much every year) is to work through some of my stash yarns. I was gifted these beautiful skeins of t-shirt yarn from Bobilon Yarns a couple years ago and it wasn’t until this Summer that I’ve been able to put them to use. This basket idea has been living in my head for so long and I am so happy that it has finally been brought to life.

I’ve always wanted to create an oval bottomed basket and knew that this bulky t-shirt yarn would be perfect for creating the basket of my dreams. Ovals can be a bit tricky to keep flat, but with a bit of trial and error I think I’ve gotten it all worked out. The entire basket is made up of single crochet stitches which makes it super beginner friendly. The base is worked going through both loops and the sides are working only in the back loop to create a gorgeous woven looking texture. The handles are added at the end using surface slip stitches which are way easier than they look. You can easily whip up this basket in a weekend.

I’ve also created a full video tutorial so you can easily follow along and get an in depth look at each step. Check it out below.

The Gibson Basket Crochet Pattern

Materials:

220 yards (2 skeins) of Bobilon T-shirt yarn (7-9mm) in Ivory (Color B)

110 yards (1 skein) of Bobilon T-shirt yarn (7-9mm) in Ice Cream (Color A)

Crochet hook size N (10mm)

Tapestry needle, scissors and stitch markers

Notes:

1.Basket is made in continuous rounds, do not join at the end of rounds.

2.The basket is made in one piece and the straps are added at the end.

3.Basket can stand up on it’s own when pulled all the way open or when full. It may flop over when not in use.

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sl st- slip stitch

sk- skip

sc- single crochet

inc- increase (work 2 sc into indicated st)

BLO- back loop only

FLO- front loop only

sm- stitch marker

Gauge:

Base oval will measure 12” X 4” after Round 4.

Size:

17” wide X 8.5” deep X 10.5” high

Pattern:

With Color A,

Ch 17

Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn piece 90 degrees and continue working into opposite side of chs, inc in 1st ch, sc in each ch until one ch remains, inc in last ch, do not join. (34)

Optional: place stitch markers in 2nd, 15th, 19th and 32nd moving them up as you work each round.

Round 2: inc in 1st st, place sm in 1st st to mark beginning of round, sc 14, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc 14, inc in each of the last 2 sts. (40)

Round 3: sc in 1st st, move sm, inc in next, sc 14, inc, sc 1, inc in each of the next 2 sts, sc 1, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 1, inc in each of the last 2 sts. (48)

Round 4: sc in 1st st, move sm, inc in next, sc 16, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc in last st. (56)

Round 5: sc in 1st st, move sm, inc in next, sc 18, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, inc in last st. (64)

Round 6: sc in 1st st, move sm, sc 2, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 6, inc twice, sc 6, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 6, inc twice, sc 3. (72)

Round 7: sc 3, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 3. (80)

Round 8: sc in 1st st, move sm, inc, sc 24, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 24, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2. (88)

Round 9: sl st into 1st st of Round 8, then turn so the WS of the basket is facing you, sl st into each st around, sl st to FLO of 1st sl st to join, ch 1 and turn again so RS is facing you. (88)

Round 10: sc in BLO of each st around, do not join. (88)

Round 11: working directly into the 1st st of the last round, sc BLO in each st around, do not join. (88)

Change to color B on the last st of Round 11.

Round 12-27: Repeat Round 11, sl st into last st of Round 27 to finish.

Fasten off.

Lay Basket down and starting at beginning st of the last round, count over 11 sts to the left and place a sm in the 11st. Then count over 10 sts from first marker and place another stitch marker in the 10th st. Then count 33 sts around to the other side and place a sm in the 34th st. Count over 10 sts and place your last marker in the 10th st. Check to make sure you have 33 stitches between the first and last sm so you know your straps will be even.

Straps

With Color B attach yarn on first side to base of basket in line with the sm on the left.

Then using your left hand hold yarn inside the basket and use your right hand to surface slip stitch up the side following the same st all the way up to the sm.