This Whirl Basket pattern by Johanna Lindahl uses single crochet and slip stitches so it will be an easy and quick project to make. As you can see in the photos, slip stitch gives the basket a lively look, and will considerably stiffen its sides. There are 3 sizes available: small, medium, and large so you can make a perfect basket for any storage purpose, especially for whirl skeins to prevent them from tangling.
What Yarn Should You Use for This Basket?
The body of the crochet basket is made with Scheepjes Cahlista, which is a medium-weight yarn made of natural cotton. This helps create a really strong and solid base. For the slip stitch details, the designer used Scheepjes Catona. This yarn is thinner (fingering weight) and has a beautiful shining look.
Which Crochet Hook Size Do You Need?
There are three basket sizes in the pattern that require working with one, two, or three strands of yarn. This means that you’ll need a different hook for each basket size:
- Small Basket: use 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm hooks
- Medium Basket: use 5.0 mm and 6.0 mm hooks
- Large Basket: use 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm hooks
If your crocheting is usually on the loose side, you might want to try a smaller hook for a firmer finish.
The Perfect Whirl Basket – Pattern Overview
The Perfect Whirl Basket is crocheted in a continuous spiral. The base and sides are made with single crochet stitches and slip stitches give it a decorative and sturdy touch.
The pattern is flexible, so you can play around with color combinations. All three basket sizes use the same basic pattern, but you’ll change the number of yarn strands and hook sizes.
The medium-sized basket is just right for holding a Whirl skein, which makes it ideal for keeping gradient yarn cakes while working on a project.