Spring Blossom Nesting Easter Basket Free Pattern

Spring Blossom Nesting Easter Basket Free Pattern

Introduction

Celebrate the joy of new beginnings with this delightful crochet Easter basket, featuring intricate floral motifs and a cozy nest-like texture. This basket is perfect for holding Easter treats or as a charming springtime decoration. With its soft pastel colors and inviting design, you can easily create a beautiful piece that adds a touch of spring to your home.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in pastel shades (lavender, mint green, pale yellow)
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 single crochets (sc) x 16 rows = 4 inches
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create the Base

Start with a magic ring:

1. Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch), then work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
2. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. You should have 6 sc.

2. Round 2

1. Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each sc around.
2. Join with a sl st. You will have 12 sc now.

3. Round 3

1. Ch 1, then (sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc) around.
2. Join with a sl st. You should have 18 sc.

4. Continue Increasing

Continue increasing in this manner until the base measures 8 inches in diameter. You can do this by adding more rounds where you alternate between single crocheting and increasing.

5. Create the Sides

1. Ch 1, then sc in each sc around, working in the back loops only.
2. Join with a sl st.

6. Rounds 2-10 for the Sides

1. For rounds 2 through 10, ch 1, then sc in each sc around.
2. Join with a sl st at the end of each round.

7. Floral Motif

1. Attach a contrasting color yarn.
2. Ch 3, skip 2 sc, and sl st in the next sc. Repeat this around the top edge of the basket to create petal loops.

8. Create the Petals

1. In each loop created in the previous step, work the following stitches: (sc, half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), hdc, sc).
2. Join with a sl st to complete the petal.

9. Handle

1. Ch 50 to create the handle.
2. Attach the handle to the opposite side of the basket with a sl st.
3. Turn the handle and sc in each ch across.
4. Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now completed your Spring Blossom Nesting Easter Basket. This charming basket is not only a beautiful decoration but also a functional piece for holding Easter treats. Enjoy your crafting and the delightful springtime spirit!