![]() ![]() ![]() In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a set of seven rainbow nesting baskets. These baskets are great for storage, but they're also perfect for teaching your little ones about colour and shapes! They can keep themselves busy for hours as they discover how to fit all the baskets together. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, follow our series of Crochet Fundamentals. This pattern uses US terms and stitches include single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc); inc (increase); slip stitch (sl st) and chain (ch). Supplies![]() ![]() ![]()
1. Crochet the Largest BasketStep 1With your violet yarn, make a magic circle and secure with a stitch. If you don't know how to do this, check out our video tutorial on How to Make a Magic Ring here. ![]() ![]() ![]() Work six single crochet into the ring. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2We're going to work the bottom part of our basket in to one big spiral. In other words, we're not going to join our rounds but we'll keep working on the previous stitches, creating a spiral. Work two single crochet in each stitch around (you're increasing six times), and place a stitch marker after you've made the last stitch (12 stitches). The stitch marker will help us keep track of the end of each round. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 3From now on, we're going to use the term 'increase' (inc) whenever you have to work two single crochet into one stitch. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 4Work *2 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (24 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 5Work *3 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (30 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 6Work *4 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (36 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 7Work *5 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (42 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 8Work *6 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (48 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 9Work *7 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (54 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 10Work *8 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (60 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 11Work *9 sc, inc* around. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch made. (66 stitches). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 12Now we're going to crochet the sides of the basket. From now on, we're going to join our rounds after each row. Chain one, and working in the back loops only, work one half double crochet in each stitch around until you reach the chain one. Join the round with a slip stitch in the chain one (you can remove your stitch marker; we don't need it anymore). ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 13Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around (through both loops from now on). Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 14Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 15Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 16Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 17Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 18Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 19Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 20Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 21Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 22Chain two, work one half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain two. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 23Now that your basket is arge enough; it's time to put a little border around it. Chain 1, work a single crochet into the next stitch, then *ch 1, 1 sc* around. Join with a slip stitch to the beginning chain one. Work in your ends using your darning needle. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. Crochet the Other BasketsFor each of the following baskets, make the base and the sides one round smaller. Here's how many rounds and stitches each colour should have:
Enjoy Your Nesting BasketsCongratulations, you have now made a gorgeous set of rainbow nesting baskets! In this tutorial, you've learned how to work in spirals and rounds; how to increase to create a circle; and how to create a quirky and fun border to give your basket a finished look. Use your baskets for holding jewelry, rings or knick knacks; or gift them to a toddler and provide them with a stimulating learning experience. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How did you go with this tutorial? Let us know if you have any queries or comments. You can find more crochet projects here. |
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