You’ll know by now that storage and anything related to craft spaces is my thing, and one of the best things about being crafty and ✨crochety✨ is being able to make your very own storage solutions instead of buying them. I really love organising my space, so these little baskets were just thing thing! Introducing my latest bundles of joy, Nidi Baskets · Crochet Pattern.
A few months ago, Lana Grossa were kind enough to send me some of their wonderful Feltro wool yarn to try out, and the first thing I thought was HOMEWARE! As I’m trying to make my craft space a little more minimalist and easy on the eye, some pretty baskets were the first thing I thought of designing. Baskets aren’t only really useful, they’re also the perfect confident beginner project, quick to make and extremely satisfying and gratifying for newer crocheters to work up. They also make lovely little gifts and are very addictive. I warn you, once you make one you won’t be able to stop!
Nesting baskets are a great way of saving space and storing things nicely, especially small items that can be easy to lose like stitch markers, beads and buttons, fabric labels and tags and even business cards. I really wanted to use natural fibers for these baskets as they give a really rustic yet modern look and, combined with simple stitches that give density and wonderful texture, there’s something simple yet very special about how these look.
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Table of Contents
Nidi Baskets · Crochet Pattern
| At A Glance: Nidi Baskets Confident Beginner | |
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| Materials & Tools |
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| Terminology | US Terms |
| Key Stitches | ch, sc, sc blo, hdc, sl st |
| Technique | Worked in the round; sc stitches are worked yarn under |
| Important Construction Note When working the sides, do not chain at the start of each round. Instead, use a stitch marker to track the start of the round and move it up as you progress. | |
Method:
This pattern contains yarn that was gifted by Lana Grossa for review.
BASKET BASE
Chain 5 (or make a magic ring) and sl st into the first ch to join and make a circle.
Ch 2 and work 9 hdc into centre of ring. Sl st into top of ch 2 (10 hdc).
Ch 2. 2 hdc into each st around. Sl st into top of ch 2. (20 hdc)
Ch 2. Work one hdc into same place as the ch. *Work one hdc into next st, 2 hdc into next st*. Sl st into top of ch 2 (30 hdc).
Continue this way (increasing the number of stitches between the 2st increase by 1 each round) until the base is as big as you want.
THE SIDES OF THE BASKET
Do not ch. Work one sc blo in every st for one round. This forms the ‘folded’ looking edge of the base.
Work sc (yarn under) for as many rounds as you like.
When you’re happy with the height, work one round of sl st. This creates a pretty edge and draws the edge of your work in slightly, creating a neat edge that looks like a bowl. Break your yarn and weave in the ends securely.
You’re done!
These baskets look particularly lovely lined up together or nested, especially when you make them in complementary colours. It’s a lot of fun to experiment with colour theory and matching shades to add a really modern look to your space. If you enjoyed this pattern don’t forget to share, leave a comment and tag me on social media using the hashtag #nidibaskets! I’d love to see your beautiful creations… 💕
Catherine
July 3, 2023 at 7:55 amSo pretty!
Emmaknitty
September 21, 2023 at 1:22 pmThank you so much! 💕