Hello Friends, here it is. My first *FREE* pattern! The Breezy Basket. Named because it is such a breeze to make. Well, a breeze after I frogged a few designs before figuring this one out. By using a larger hook and the chunky yarn, this basket was quick to whip up-under 2 hours. Plus, this pattern calls for only 1 skein of yarn. That’s right folks, a 1 skein project! Rejoice! 

Now, let’s talk about the yarn. I used Bernat Pop! Bulky from Yarnspirations and it is a dream to work with. Thick, chunky yarn is my jam because of how fast you can crochet or knit items up. It’s a bulky 6 category yarn that is 100% acrylic plus, it comes in so. many. colors. I purchased mine at my local Herrschners but it’s also available at Yarnspirations.com. When I purchased my yarn, I wasn’t sure what it was going to become. I knew a hat was out of the question (it was a hot summer day) but it took me a while to figure it out. After a few failed trials, I perfected the Breezy Basket. I use mine to store my instant cameras and all of the film. Honestly, these baskets would be great in a kids playroom, a bathroom, or at the front entry to your house. The finished basket will be about 7″ tall and 11″ wide.

Want to purchase an ad-free copy? Or want to purchase a finished Breezy Basket? Head to my Etsy page! Thanks for your support. 

Pattern
Finished Basket

Now, for the FREEEEEEEE pattern. You only need a few items to get started:

  • Bernat Pop! Bulky or 147 yards of bulky 6 yarn
  • 9mm Hook
  • Scissors
  • Plastic Needle (for sewing in ends)

 

 

ST- stitch
CH- chain
SC- single crochet
DC- double crochet
HHDC- herringbone half double crochet

 

HHDC- Yarn over (YO), insert hook through stitch, YO and pull up yarn through stitch. You should have three loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop on your hook, YO and pull through last two loops on your hook.

 

Special Notes

Chain 1 or 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

Directions

Begin with a magic circle.

 

Round 1: CH 2, 12 DC in magic circle, slip stitch to first DC to join (12)

 

Round 2: CH 2, 2 DC in each stitch, slip stitch to first DC to join (24)

 

Round 3: CH 2, [2 DC in first stitch, 1 DC in next stitch] repeat around, slip stitch to first DC in join (36)

 

Round 4: CH 2, [2 DC in first stitch, 1 DC in next 2 stitches] repeat around, slip stitch to first DC to join (48)

 

Round 5: CH 2, [2 DC in first stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches] repeat around, slip stitch to first DC to join (60)

 

Round 6: CH 1, SC in the back loop only in each stitch around, slip stitch to first SC to join (60)

 

Round 7-9: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, slip stitch to the first SC to join (60)

 

Round 10: CH 2, HHDC in each stitch around, slip stitch to the first HHDC to join (60)

 

Round 11-14: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, slip stitch to the first SC to join (60)

 

Round 15: CH 2, HHDC in each stitch around, slip stitch to the first HHDC to join (60)

 

Round 16-18: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, slip stitch to the first SC to join, do NOT cut yarn.

Handles

For the first handle, with the yarn still attached to the basket, SC in the same stitch as your slip stitch. CH 20 and SC to connect (10 stitches apart) on the 11th stitch.
-Turn and SC 30 across the CH 20, slip stitching to the first SC. Cut yarn.

For the second handle, count 16 stitches from the first handle (either side) and join yarn with a SC. Ch 20 and SC to connect (10 stitches apart) on the 11th stitch. Turn and SC 30 across the CH 20, slip stitching to the first SC. Cut your yarn and weave in all your ends.

Enjoy your Breezy Basket by filling it with your favorite items. And I’d love to see your creations! Tag PugLove Crochet on Facebook and Instagram with #TheBreezyBasket AND #puglovecrochet.

xoxo, Lindsey

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