PREMISE
A while back I created this small, cute oval basket (see photo) to organise my crochet/sewing room.
You can find the free pattern at this link.
This time I wanted to create a bigger oval basket to organise some video-games controllers.
To make the basket bigger, using the same pattern, I simply used double strand of the same cotton I used for the first pattern.
Here below the free pattern for this basket!
This pattern is totally free, but it’s intellectual property of Elendipity:
You can use it and, of course, you can sell the final products you create, but you cannot sell/alterate/copy the pattern.
You should also credit Elendipity (as pattern creator) whenever you sell/share the final product.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!!
HOW TO
MATERIAL
I wanted to create shades between the rows so I used multiple colours alternating the strands, but, of course, you can use the yarn and the colours you prefer.
With the Cotton 8/8 (used as double strand) my basket measures:
W 24 cm – D 14 cm – H 10 cm.
Bear in mind that bigger the yarn, bigger will be your project.
Here the list of the material I used for this specific project:
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Colour A: White (Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – colour n. 01) – about 52 gr
- Colour B: Delicate Light Blue (Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – colour n. 26) – about 30 gr
- Colour C: Light Blue (Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – colour n. 27) – about 26 gr
- Colour D: Light Jeans Blue (Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – colour n. 28) – about 24 gr
- Colour E: Jeans Blue (Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – colour n. 29) – about 14 gr
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
TERMS
Here below the list of the stitches (US terms) for this project.
Don’t worry, it’s beginner friendly, it just asks a little bit of practice the oval shape.
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- INC (Increase) = 2 stitches in the same stitch
- DC = Double Crochet
- SS = Slip Stitch
- st = stitches
- BLO = Back Loop Only
The initial chains of the rounds and the SS to close the round don’t count as a stitch.
At the end of each round you can find the stitch count in brackets.
Shall we start?
Let’s go!!
OVAL
To understand better how to do the oval, have a look at this video.
Below the video, you will find the written pattern.
- FOUNDATION CHAIN
Starting with two strands of Colour A:
CH 20
- ROUND 1
DC 17 starting from the 3rd CH from the hook, 6DC into last chain. You are now working on the opposite side of the foundation chain. DC 16, 5DC into the last CH, SS in the first stitch to join. (44)
- ROUND 2
Ch 2, INC, DC 16, (INC) x 6 times, DC 16, (INC) x 5 times, SS in the first stitch to join. (56)
- ROUND 3
Ch 2, INC, DC 17, (INC, DC 1) x 6 times, DC 16, (INC, DC 1) x 5 times, SS in the first stitch to join. (68)
- ROUND 4
Now we will start to work only SC (no DC anymore), so also the INC will be of SC.
Ch 1, INC, SC 18, (INC, SC 2) x 6 times, SC 16, (INC, SC 2) x 5 times, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
BASKET
Now you will work the top part of the project (giving shape to the basket) and I would recommend you to yarn under (instead of yarn over) in each stitch: this will help avoiding that the sides will bulge.
At this link, you can find how to do Yarn Under and the differences between Yarn Under and Yarn Over, with also a short video-tutorial to show you better.
- ROUND 5
This round will be worked BLO.
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using two strands of Colour A, from Round 6 you will use one strand of Colour A and one strand of Colour B.
- ROUND 6-7 (2 rounds)
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of round 7 you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using one strand of Colour A and one strand of Colour B, from round 8 you will use two strands of Colour B.
- ROUND 8-9 (2 rounds)
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of round 9 you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using two strands of Colour B, from round 10 you will use one strand of Colour B and one strand of Colour C.
- ROUND 10-11 (2 rounds)
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of round 11 you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using one strand of Colour B and one strand of Colour C, from round 12 you will use two strands of Colour C.
- ROUND 12-13 (2 rounds)
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of round 13 you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using two strands of Colour C, from round 14 you will use one strand of Colour C and one strand of Colour D.
- ROUND 14
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using one strand of Colour C and one strand of Colour D, from round 12 you will use two strands of Colour D.
- ROUND 15-16 (2 rounds)
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of round 16 you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using two strands of Colour D, from round 17 you will use one strand of Colour D and one strand of Colour E.
- ROUND 17
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
In the last stitch (SS) of you will change one of the strands.
At the moment you’re using one strand of Colour D and one strand of Colour E, from round 18 you will use two strands of Colour E.
And you won’t change colour anymore.
- ROUND 18
Ch 1, SC 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
- ROUND 19
Ch 1, SS 80, SS in the first stitch to join. (80)
Fasten off and weave all the ends you have from changing colours/strands.
And HERE WE ARE! Congratulations!
Oval crochet basket ready to be used!!
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Happy Crochet!
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Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and sewing teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
