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!
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