You’re going to love this quick & easy crochet project. A set of teardrop crochet baskets makes a beautiful Mother’s Day gift or a treat for yourself. I’m a big fan of putting small plants in these hanging baskets. They also make great storage for kitchens or bathrooms. Keep reading for the video tutorial and the free written crochet pattern.

Finished sizes:

Small: 12 in (30.5 cm) x 7.5 in (19 cm)

Medium: 14 in (35.5 cm) x 8.5 in (21.5 cm)

Large: 16 in (40.5 cm) x 9.5 in (24 cm)

Supplies:

3mm natural jute (hobby lobby brand used in tutorial)

Alternative: 3mm cotton cord (I like the brand Ganxxet use code BAGSBYBENTO10 for 10% off )

9mm hook

Scissors

Large needle

Optional: stitch marker

ABBREVIATIONS:

CH - Chain

INC - Increase

REP - Repeat

SC - Single Crochet

SC2TOG - Single Crochet Two Together

Insert hook into the 1st ST, YO (yarn over), pull up a loop, insert hook into 2nd ST, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 stitch decrease)

SL ST - Slip Stitch

ST - Stitch

GAUGE:

Follow rounds 1-4 of the pattern

24 STS and 4 rounds = 4.5 in (11.5 cm) x 4.5 in (11.5 cm)

instruction:

Written Pattern:

This pattern is for the small-size basket. Purchase the PDF pattern for all 3 sizes. The ad-free PDF pattern includes detailed photos

Magic circle or chain 3 & slip stitch ends together

Round 1:

CH 1

SC 5 into the circle (6 SC)

Join

Round 2:

CH 1

SC 1 into the same ST as CH 1

INC around (12 SC)

Join

Round 3:

CH 1

INC

[SC 1, INC] REP 5 times (18 SC)

Join

Round 4:

CH 1

SC 1

INC

[SC 2, INC] REP 5 times (24 SC)

Join

Round 5:

CH 1

SC 2

INC

[SC 3, INC] REP 5 times (30 SC)

Join

Round 6:

CH 1

SC 3

INC

[SC 4, INC] REP 5 times (36 SC)

Join

Round 7:

SC 3 in the next ST

SC 35

Total: 38 SC

Round 8:

SC 1

SC 3 in next ST

SC 36

Total: 40 SC

Round 9:

SC 2

SC 3 in next ST

SC 37, (43, 49)

Total: 42 SC

Round 10:

SC 3

SC 3 in next ST

SC 38

Total: 44 SC

Round 11:

SC 5

CH 12

SC 1 in last SC made to create loop

SC 7

SC2TOG 15

SC 2

Total: 30 SC, 12 CH

Round 12:

SL ST 42

Total: 42 SL ST

Tie off & weave in ends

Optional:

Cut approximately 18 inches of jute

Wrap it around the base of the loop

Tie off & weave in ends

There you have it! If questions come up along the way you can comment below or reach me by email bagsbybento@gmail.com. I would love to see your finished baskets! Tag me in your photos on social media @bagsbybento on all platforms. Be sure to check out more crochet patterns and kits in the shop.

Xoxo,

Taylor