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Easter is just around the corner! Crochet our Free Small Easter Bunny Basket! Perfect for gathering up those Easter treats or making an adorable gift basket.
Get ready for easter with these super fun Easter Bunny Baskets. Crocheted in the round in Waistcoat Stitch for a quick and easy colorwork project. Designed in Bernat Maker Home Dec for a sturdy, practical design. Step-by-step video tutorial included.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet the Small Easter Bunny Basket, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you like this Free Crochet Easter pattern, please share!
Everyone deserves a special Easter basket this year! With a little creativity, you can make a basket that is both unique and filled with goodies. Consider adding homemade treats, like decorated Easter eggs or your favourite candy. You could also add some of your favourite books, a craft project, a small toy, or other goodies. Whatever you choose, the Easter basket will be a special reminder of the season’s joy.
I am sure any little one in your life would love one of these baskets for their egg hunt!
Yarn Requirements
72% Cotton, 28% Nylon (8.8oz/250g/317yds/290m)
Shown in (MC) Cream, (A) Aqua and (B) Gold
Balls needed: 1 Cream and 1 Aqua or Gold
Yarn Substitutes
Yarn Inspiration
The Easter Bunny Baskets are designed in Bernat Home Dec for a great sturdy basket. I have put together some alternative yarn choices for you if you are looking for substitutes. Mary Maxim Titan Bulky is an excellent acrylic choice for this project. Brava Bulky and Bernat Softee Chunky are other great acrylic options that would work for this pattern. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and Hue & Me are great wool blend options for a modern and rustic look. Slightly changing the weight of yarn from a #5 bulky to a #6 super bulky will make your baskets a little bigger. You may also want to go up a hook size using super bulky yarn.
Sizing
Small (makes 2 baskets)
PDF purchase is required to receive the second size and second chart design.
Finished Measurements
Height 6″
Diameter 6″
Crochet Hook Requirements
or size needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies
Yarn needle
Rope (jute cord) 2 – 16″ lengths
Measuring Tape
Scissors
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 –
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 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 the hook into the V.
Video Tutorial
Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to make the Easter Bunny Basket.
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Small Basket Pattern
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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