Easter is just around the corner! Crochet our Free Small Easter Bunny Basket! Perfect for gathering up those Easter treats or makes an adorable gift basket.
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So lets get right into the Free Small Easter Bunny Basket Pattern and what you’ll need to get started!
Yarn Requirements:
Bernat Maker Home Dec (72% Cotton, 28% Nylon (8.8oz/250g/317yds/290m) Shown in (MC) Cream, (A) Aqua and (B) Gold
Purchase at Walmart or Michaels Stores
Size: Small
Balls Needed 1 each colour MC & A or B
Small (makes 2 baskets)
Finished Measurement:
Height 6 “
Diameter 6 “
Crochet Hook Requirements:
US K/10.5 (6.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Buy Crochet Hooks
Clover Amour Crochet Hooks Set of 10
from: Bluprint
Additional Supplies:
- Yarn needle
- Rope (jute cord) 2 – 16″ lengths – Buy on AMAZON
Clover Tapestry Needles – $5.40
from: Bluprint
Gauge:
9 sts and 13 rows equal to 4″ in cesc
Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Esc – Extended Singe Crochet – See video tutorial –
Rep – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Special Stitches:
Reverse Sc – Reverse single crochet stitch is the same as a regular single crochet — except in reverse. Instead of working from right to left, you work from left to right.
Cesc – Centre Extended Single Crochet (Waistcoat Stitch) Formed the same way as a standard extended single crochet. Instead of working the usual way locate the inverted V-shape on the post of the stitch 1 row below. Insert your hook in the centre of that V. Create loose stitches with a large hook to make it easier to insert hook into the V.
Full Video Tutorial for Small Basket on YouTube
Small Easter Bunny Basket
Round 1: Magic Circle, ch 1, work 9 esc in the ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first esc to join—9 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1 (not included as a stitch here and throughout), work 2 cesc in each st around, sl st in first st to join—18 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in each st around, sl st in first st to join—18 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in first st, work 2 cesc in next st, * work 1 cesc in next st, work 2 cesc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first st to join—27 sts.
Round 5: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in each st around, sl st in first st to join—27 sts.
Round 6: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in first st and next st, work 2 cesc in next st, * work 1 cesc in each of next 2 sts, work 2 cesc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first cesc to join—36 sts.
Round 7: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in each st around, sl st in first st to join—36 sts.
Round 8: Ch 1, work 1 cesc in first st and next 2 sts, work 2 cesc in next st, * work 1 cesc in each of next 3 sts, work 2 cesc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first st to join—45 sts.
Round 9: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st around, sl st in first sc to join—45 sts.
Basket Rounds for Graphing Begin (per chart above)
For every Round begin with ch 1, work cesc in every stitch in indicated colour, sl st in first st to join—45 sts.
Round 1: (MC) x 45
Round 2: (MC) x 19, A7, (MC) x 19
Round 3: (MC) x 18, A9, (MC) x 18
Round 4: (MC) x 17, A11, (MC) x 17
Round 5: (MC) x 17, A11, (MC) x 17
Round 6: (MC) x 17, A11, (MC) x 17
Round 7: (MC) x 18, A9, (MC) x 18
Round 8: (MC) x 19, A7, (MC) x 19
Round 9: (MC) x 20, A5, (MC) x 20
Round 10: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 11: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 12: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 13: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 14: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 15: (MC) x 19, A3, MC, A3, (MC) x 19
Round 16: (MC) x 20, A, (MC) x 3, A, (MC) x 20
Round 17: (MC) x 45
Round 18: Ch 1, work 1 reverse sc in each st around, sl st in first st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing:
Cut 1 strand of rope 18″ in length. Count over from join 11 sts. Insert rope with 1 strand MC and A/B between stitch 11 & 12 and down 3 rounds. Tie yarn and rope in a knot to secure on the inside of basket. With crochet hook and both strands of yarn, sc across length of rope leaving 3 inches of rope unworked. Cut yarn. Count opposite way from join 11 sts. Insert rope and yarn between stitch 11 & 12 and down 3 rounds. Knot on the inside.
Tassels: Make 1 in A or B
Cut 20 pieces 12″ long. Cut 2 additional lengths for tying. Tie bundle of 20 pieces at the halfway point (use this tie to attach to the basket). With second length tie around all pieces making a small ball. Weave end under ball. Trim ends. Tie tassel to base of handle, draw strands to the inside and tie a bow.
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Michelle Moore
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