Easy Crochet Mini Easter Egg Basket Pattern For Spring

Bring a touch of handmade charm to your spring celebrations with this delightful Crochet Easter Egg Basket Pattern! Perfect for holding colorful eggs, sweet treats, or even tiny gifts, this beginner-friendly project is quick to make and irresistibly cute.

Crochet Easter Egg Basket

This adorable mini basket is perfect for holding Easter eggs or springtime treats. The design features a white basket body with a pink decorative trim and handle. Whether you're decorating for Easter brunch or crafting thoughtful holiday gifts, this mini basket adds a festive pop of color and coziness to any setting. With just a few basic stitches and your favorite pastel yarns, you'll create a timeless keepsake that’s as fun to crochet as it is to fill!

Materials

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 8-ply white yarn
• 8-ply pink yarn

Abbreviations

• Ch – Chain
• SC – Single Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• SL ST – Slip Stitch

Instructions

Basket Base (White Yarn)

Magic Ring:

• Begin with a magic ring.

Round 1:

• Ch 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Work 12 DC into the magic ring.
• Pull the ring tight to close the circle.
• SL ST into the top of the first DC (not the chain) to join the round.

Round 2:

• Ch 2.
• Work 2 DC into each stitch around (24 DC total).
• SL ST to the top of the first DC to join.

Basket Sides (White Yarn)

Round 3 (Creates the Base Edge Ridge):

• Ch 2.
• Work 1 DC into the back loop only of each stitch around.
• SL ST to the top of the first DC to join.

Rounds 4–5:

• Ch 2.
• Work 1 DC in both loops of each stitch around.
• SL ST to the top of the first DC to join.
• Repeat for a total of three side rounds.

Finish Off:

• After the third side round, SL ST to join and fasten off the white yarn.

Top Trim (Pink Yarn)

Attach Pink Yarn:

• Make a slip knot with pink yarn and join it where the white yarn ended.

Trim Round:

• Ch 1.
• SL ST in next stitch, Ch 1 — repeat this pattern all the way around the basket edge.
• SL ST to the beginning to join and create a neat scalloped border.

Handle (Pink Yarn)

Chain for Handle:

• From the end of the trim round, Ch 24 to form the basket handle.

Attach Handle to Opposite Side:

• Skip around 6 stitches on the rim and SL ST to attach the handle.
• Work 1 SC in the next stitch.
• Work another SC in the adjacent stitch for extra security.

Reinforce the Handle:

• SC across all 24 chains back towards the starting side.
• Attach the handle end to the opposite rim with 1 SC.
• Add 1 more SC into an adjacent stitch for strength.

Finish:

• Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave in all loose ends.

Your Easter Basket is Complete!

Use it to hold small chocolate eggs, gifts, or to decorate your Easter table!