Bicolor Crochet Square Basket with Handles (Free Pattern)

This bicolor square basket by Maria Isabel of Chabepatterns is sturdy, practical and pretty enough to leave on display. The secret to its strength is a thick cord that is wrapped inside the stitches as you crochet, which gives the basket body and lets it stand up on its own. It is made in one piece, in two colors, with handles built right into the walls. The pattern is free on the Chabepatterns blog.

Bicolor Basket at a Glance

• Designer: Maria Isabel of Chabepatterns
• Construction: one piece, worked in the round from the base up
• Technique: crocheting over a thick cord for extra structure
• Colors: two (the sample is brown and light gray)
• Video: about 23 minutes, with English subtitles available

How the Basket Is Made

1. Base: worked in the round over the cord, with increases at four corners to form a square.
2. Walls: the sides are built straight up from the base, still crocheting over the cord.
3. Color change: the second color is added for the top part of the basket.
4. Handles: openings are left in the walls to create handles.

Why Crochet Over a Cord?

Wrapping your stitches around a thick cord, sometimes called a filler or core, makes the fabric firm and thick without needing extra rounds. Baskets made this way keep their shape even when they are full, which makes them perfect for yarn, toys, towels or bathroom essentials.

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Images and pattern courtesy of Chabepatterns

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Chabepatterns

Tips for a Sturdy Basket

• Keep the cord snug inside the stitches, but don't pull it so tight that the base cups.
• Check that the base is flat before you start the walls.
• Turn on the English subtitles (not the automatic ones) in the video settings.

More from Chabepatterns

Try the crochet basic tote, the XL t-shirt yarn bag or the simple round rug.

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