If you are looking for a spectacular project with minimal effort, you have just found the right page! This brilliant crochet pattern by Purl Soho allows you to make a pretty bag or functional basket in no time. The finished basket project is approx. 13 inches in diameter and 9 inches high.
Basket or Bag? Make It Work for Your Needs
Patterns that can be used to create more than one item are best. The original project from Purl Soho presents a beautiful crocheted basket that you can use for storing yarn and organizing your space. It’s spacious and sturdy, so you can easily fit all your trinkets in it.
Fancy creating a stylish bag? Wedewschool turned this project into a roomy tote bag with a three-colored striped design. Whether you need a trendy accessory for your groceries or when running errands, or a new chic project tote for your crafting supplies, look no further than this pattern!
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What Yarn Works Best for This Pattern
This crochet bag pattern is great for using yarn scraps from your stash. However, as always, you can buy new yarn to complete it.
The bag was made Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton using 4 skeins. Unfortunelty this yarn line is no longer available.
Instead, you can go for Sugar’n Cream Solids from Lily (Spinrite). It’s a 100% cotton yarn that is similar in texture and weight and can be found in many colors!
Is This Good for Beginners?
Whether you intend to make a practical storage basket or stylish bag, this pattern is great for confident beginners. It uses basic stitches only, like single crochets and double crochets, and invloves working in the round. The pattern includes clear instructions and photo aids that are useful for visual learners and those just starting out.
You might also check out our tutorial for beginners: How To Crochet A Tote Bag: An Easy-To-Follow Guide
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A link to the free pattern is under the NAME of the pattern at the end of the post.