Diverse crochet knit baskets

Crocheted baskets will be the perfect complement to the interior of the bathroom, bedroom or hallway. They will not only provide aesthetic pleasure, but will also be used to store various things.

A needlewoman can associate the product herself with any level of skill. There are several options for shapes and a huge variety of sizes. Decoration can be any decorative element of fabric, leather, wood, metal.

Suitable threads for creating versatile baskets

For the manufacture of crochet baskets, you can use a variety of yarn, which will have special characteristics. The thread should be smooth, without lint - this will give the product a more attractive look. It is advisable to use yarn that will not fade during the washing process. Depending on the type of basket, the thickness of the thread is selected.

The best options are:

• Acrylic with smooth fiber.
• Knitwear of any thickness.
• Cotton and linen - relevant for the manufacture of openwork baskets.

The most versatile is knitted yarn.

The scheme and description of knitting a round basket of knitwear

To make a round crochet basket you will need knitted yarn, a hook, a pattern. Knitting is made in accordance with such a scheme:

1. You need to make a loop, which is then tied with 6 single crochet columns. It is best if the ring is formed in accordance with the amigurumi technique.
2. In the second row, you need to increase the number of loops by 2 times. To do this, in each column, knit 2 with a crochet.
3. In the third row, you also need to make an addition, but after only one loop. At the end of the row you should get 18 single crochet.
4. In the fourth, the addition should be done after 2 columns. In the following rows, do an increase in the number of columns after 3, 4, 5, 6 loops, respectively.

Thus, the bottom of the basket is formed. Next, you need to connect the walls.

1. Change direction. Then the transition from the bottom to the walls will be clear. Then knit without adding, but grab the first thread of the loop.
2. The remaining rows are knitted without the addition of loops, 2 threads are knitted in each available.

Such a basket of crocheted knit yarn can be supplemented with a lid. The element is knitted according to the same principle as the bottom. It is only necessary to add another 1-2 rows so that the lid completely covers the container.

Knitting a rectangular or square basket

It will be more practical to crochet a basket of knitted yarn, which will have a rectangular shape. Even a beginner in needlework can make it. The manufacturing scheme for this option is very simple:

1. Decide on the size of the basket. Prepare the thread and hook.
2. Make a chain of a certain number of air loops. Knit according to the instructions in the video.
3. To make a square basket in the future, the number of finished rows should correspond to the number of air loops typed at the beginning of the work.
4. You can make a rectangular shape, thanks to the increase in rows compared to the number of loops in the chain.
   
5. The crocheting of the basket continues to form walls. It is necessary to tie the bottom on all sides. Further, you can act as in the previous (with a round bottom) case.

You can knit a square basket using the description to form a round bottom. But to make additions through an equal number of loops - you need to knit 4 columns in one.

It is important to monitor the number of loops that will be formed when tying the sides so as not to deform the shape of the basket. For production, you can use ordinary columns or double crochet.

The method of decorating the finished product

If necessary, you need to decorate the product to give the usual forms some charm and elegance. A crocheted basket may have various functions. Therefore, it is worth considering the operational feature when choosing a decor.

• A simple and universal option is a satin ribbon. You can make a bow out of a strip. It is sewn to the wall of the basket.
• Beads and beads are an option for products that will be used to store jewelry or cosmetics.
• If the basket becomes an interior decoration, then an application from eco-materials, embroidery from sequins will do.
• Decoration can be metal rivets, elements of leather, jeans, wood decorations.
• Lace looks very tender and romantic with which you can sheathe the basket case.

It becomes successful to combine several types of materials within a single product. The most common combinations are metal with leather, beads with beads, wood with twine, ribbons with lace.