Crochet Xl Color Block Basket Pattern Free

If you’re tired of a cluttered space and looking for a stylish way to tidy up, the Crochet XL Color Block Basket Pattern is just what you need. This free crochet pattern creates a super chunky and colorful basket, perfect for holding all sorts of items, from yarn and blankets to toys and baby essentials. Made with soft, extra-thick yarn in a blend of beautiful colors, this basket works up quickly and is a fantastic project for someone ready to level up from beginner to intermediate crochet skills. Whether you place it in a nursery or a living room, this basket adds a touch of handmade charm to any room. Get ready to turn your clutter into stylish décor with this crochet storage solution.

Crochet Xl Color Block Basket Pattern

Making Your Crochet Xl Color Block Basket

Materials

Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ Yarn in the following colors:
- Color A – Vintage White, 1 ball
- Color B – Gold, 1 ball
- Color C – Clay, 1 ball
- Color D – Blue Spruce, 1 ball
Size U.S. U/X- 25mm Crochet Hook (or size to obtain gauge)
Large Eye Tapestry Needle
Flexible or Standard Measuring Tape
Scissors

Gauge

First round in pattern = 4.75″

Stitch Key | US Terms

approx – approximately
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
rnd(s) – round/rounds
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches

Special Stitches

Invisible join: After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle (finger or crochet hook, in this case), weave tail end under both loops of the first stitch of the round. Next, weave through the back loop only, of the last stitch of the round. Weave in tail.

Step by step Pattern

Base

Starting With Color A
- Rnd 1: Ch2, work 8 sc in 2nd chain from hook, join with sl st. (8sc)
- Rnd 2: Ch1, work 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16sc)
- Rnd 3: Ch1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (24sc)
- Rnd 4: Ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (32sc)
- Rnd 5: Ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40sc)

Body/Sides

Starting Body/Sides
- Rnd 6: Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc)
- Rnd 7-8: Ch1, continue working in BOTH loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (40sc)
- Rnd 9: Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with an invisible join. (40sc)
Attach Color B
- Rnd 10: Repeat rnd 6. (40sc)
- Rnd 11: Repeat rnd 7. (40sc)
- Rnd 12: Repeat rnd 9. (40sc)
Attach Color C
- Rnd 13: Repeat rnd 6. (40sc)
- Rnd 14: Repeat rnd 9. (40sc)
Attach Color D
- Rnd 15: Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, fasten off, join with an invisible join. (40sc)