Easy Crochet YIP YIP Alien Basket Tutorial

If you love quirky crochet projects that make people smile, this Yip Yip alien hanging basket is such a fun one to try. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to crochet an adorable alien-style car hanger that also doubles as a tiny hanging basket—cute and practical.

Whether you’re making it for your own car, gifting it, or just want a quick project with personality, this one is a great pick for beginners and casual crocheters.

How this crochet car hanger works (and what you can use it for)

A crochet car hanger like this is designed to hang from your rearview mirror or another spot where you want a little decoration. The “basket” part gives you a bit of space to tuck in small, lightweight items—think receipts, lip balm, hair ties, or tiny notes (nothing heavy that would pull it out of shape).

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In the video, you’ll see the construction come together step by step, including how the hanger is formed and how the basket shape is created so it holds its form. If you’re new to shaping, this is a nice intro because you can follow along visually and see how each round builds the final look.

A quick tip: for projects like this, consistent tension matters more than speed. A steady stitch rhythm helps your hanger look neat and keeps the basket edges from turning wavy.

Crochet Yip Yip alien hanging basket video tutorial

This is the full YouTube tutorial so you can crochet along in real time and pause whenever you need:

Source: Hopeful Turns

Tips for a cleaner finish on small crochet hangers

Images and patterns courtesy of Hopeful Turns

Small projects are adorable, but they can also show little imperfections more easily—so a few finishing habits really help:

• Count your stitches when the shape starts changing (it keeps the basket looking even).
• Use tight, secure ends when weaving in—car hangers can get bumped around.
• If your basket looks soft, try focusing on consistent tension as you follow the tutorial (a slightly firmer fabric usually holds shape better).

Once you finish, give it a gentle reshape with your hands so the basket sits nicely before you hang it up.

Thanks for crocheting along with this one—hope it adds a little extra fun to your everyday routine. If you make your own Yip Yip alien hanger, save the tutorial so you can come back to it anytime!

— Maggie