The video demonstrates how to crochet a heart-shaped basket. The creator notes that this basket is often used for stitch markers and tapestry needles. The sides of the basket are worked using a unique single crochet technique.

Heart-Shaped Free Crochet Basket Pattern

 

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn or sturdy acrylic yarn (holds shape better)
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E) or size needed for firm fabric
• Stitch markers (recommended)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Spray starch (for shaping cotton baskets)

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Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
sc	Single Crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec	Decrease (see notes for 3-into-1 decrease)
st(s)	Stitch(es)
sl st	Slip Stitch
BLO	Back Loop Only
FO	Fasten Off

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Special Notes

• 3-to-1 decrease: Insert hook into three consecutive stitches, pull up a loop in each (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all.
• Waistcoat stitch: Also called knit or center single crochet. Insert hook into the “V” of the stitch, through to the back (between the legs of the “V”), and complete sc as usual. This makes dense, upright fabric.
• Do not crochet too tightly, especially for the sides, as the fabric will be dense.
• If using cotton yarn, you may want to starch the finished basket for better shape.

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Pattern

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Basket Base

Foundation & Round 1

1. Ch 14.
2. Working into the back bumps of the chain:
   • In second bump from hook: 3 sc (creates first curve of heart).
   • Sc in next 4 bumps.
   • 3-to-1 dec over next 3 bumps (see Special Notes).
   • Sc in next 4 bumps.
   • In last bump: 3 sc (other heart curve).
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3. Turn to work along the underside of the foundation chain:
   • Sk next st (directly under the last st just worked).
   • Sc in next 5 sts.
   • In next st (above first increase): 3 sc.
   • Sc in next 5 sts.
   • Sl st to first sc to join. (Round 1 complete.)

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Round 2

1. Ch 1.
2. (Mark your first st in each round!)
3. Inc (2 sc) in each of the next 3 sts (around the rounded heart curve).
4. Sc in next 3 sts.
5. 3-to-1 dec over next 3 sts.
6. Sc in next 3 sts.
7. Inc in each of next 3 sts.
8. Sc in next 6 sts.
9. Inc 3 sc in next st (center dip of heart).
10. Sc in next 6 sts.
11. Sl st to first st.

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Round 3

1. Ch 1.
2. [Sc in first st, inc in next st] x3.
   • (So: sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc)
3. Sc in next 2 sts.
4. 3-to-1 dec over next 3 sts.
5. Sc in next 2 sts.
6. [Sc in next st, inc in next st] x3.
7. Sc in next 7 sts.
8. Inc 3 sc in next st (bottom point).
9. Sc in next 7 sts.
10. Sl st to first st.
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Round 4

1. Ch 1.
2. [(Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st)] x3 (across heart curve).
3. Sc in next 2 sts.
4. 3-to-1 dec over next 3 sts.
5. Sc in next 2 sts.
6. [(Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st)] x3.
7. Sc in next 9 sts.
8. Inc 3 sc in next st.
9. Sc in next 9 sts.
10. Sl st to first st.

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Sides

Round 5 – Create sides with special ribbing join

1. Ch 1.
2. Working BLO AND into the base/root of each st (see video, for sturdy vertical sides):
   • Insert hook into back loop as well as through bottom of stitch (forms a strong angle), and work sc around. (This is a modified spike sc)
3. Sl st to first st to join.
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Round 6 and Up – Waistcoat Stitch (Knit-like Single Crochet)

1. Ch 1.
2. Waistcoat stitch (center sc): Insert hook between the V/legs of next sc, through the thick fabric, yarn over and pull up a loop, finish as sc.
3. Repeat for all sts of round.
4. Sl st to first st at end of round.
5. Repeat Round 6 until sides are at desired height (commonly 6 rounds, or more for a taller basket).

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Finishing

1. For the last round, finish with an invisible join for a neat edge:
   • Remove hook, thread the yarn on a tapestry needle.
   • Insert needle under both loops of first st (from outside to inside).
   • Then back into the last st’s back loop and through the fabric.
   • Pull gently to mimic the top of the last stitch.
2. FO and weave in all ends securely.

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Optional: Shaping

• For cotton yarn, shape the basket and spray with starch. Let dry overnight for firmness.
• Acrylic yarn will generally hold shape better.
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Conclusion

You’ve completed a structured, heart-shaped basket—perfect for storing stitch markers, tapestry needles, or gifts. This dense stitch makes for a sturdy, attractive accessory for your craft space.

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Pattern Correction & Tips

• If you lose track of stitch count, always check “corners” (the two heart curves, the middle dip, and center bottom).
• Mark each round’s first stitch—especially crucial due to the dense fabric!
• Waistcoat stitch is tight and can be hard on hands: take breaks as needed.
• Using acrylic yarn improves shape retention; starch helps cotton.
• For a larger or smaller basket, adjust starting chain (even number) and adjust increases at the curves.
• Use a larger hook only if your fabric becomes too stiff.