Today we are going to make this beauty right here.
It’s basically a storage bin for whatever you want to store inside. I use it as a scrap yarn storage bin. You can use whatever color you have and want, the possibilities are endless. One neon color for the lid and one earthy color for the basket, whatever you want!
Here is a list of things you can put in your storage bin:
Glue sticks
Hair ties
Key chains
Lip balms
Highlighters or pens that have a cap
Small figurines
Materials:
Yarn: Use either worsted or bulky yarn. The yarn has to be sturdy so that the crochet piece won’t flop over when you are finished. I used a bulky-like yarn.
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch markers or safety pins
Watch the YouTube video that accompanies this storage pattern.
Instructions:
How to make the basket (the bottom part)
R1: 8 sc in mr
sl st into first stitch
R2: ch 2
(hdc inc) x 8 [16]
sl st into first stitch
R3: ch 2
(inc, 1 hdc) x 8 [24]
sl st into first stitch
R4: ch 2
(inc, 2 hdc) x 8 [32]
sl st into first stitch
R5: ch 2
(inc, 3 hdc) x 8 [40]
sl st into first stitch
R6: ch 2
(inc, 4 hdc) x 8 [48]
sl st into first stitch
R7: ch 2
BLO (hdc) x 48 [48]
sl st into first stitch
R8: ch 2
No BLO, full stitch from now on
(hdc) x 48 [48]
sl st into first stitch
R9 - R16:
Repeat R8
If you want your storage bin to be taller, just increase another row of hdc until you are satisfied. When you are satisfied, sl st into the first stitch.
ch 1 and fasten off
Cut the working yarn
Pull the end through
It’s time to work on the lid!
R1: 8 sc in mr
sl st into first stitch
R2: ch 2
(hdc inc) x 8 [16]
sl st into first stitch
R3: ch 2
(inc, 1 hdc) x 8 [24]
sl st into first stitch
R4: ch 2
(inc, 2 hdc) x 8 [32]
sl st into first stitch
R5: ch 2
(inc, 3 hdc) x 8 [40]
sl st into first stitch
R6: ch 2
(inc, 4 hdc) x 8 [48]
sl st into first stitch
R7: ch 2
(inc, 5 hdc) x 8 [56]
sl st into first stitch
R8: ch 2
BLO (hdc) x 56 [56]
sl st into first stitch
R9: ch 2
No BLO, full stitch from now on
(hdc) x 56 [56]
sl st into first stitch
R10: Repeat R9
If you want your lid to be a bit longer, add another hdc row or sc row. When you are finished, sl st into the first stitch.
ch 1 and fasten off
Weave in the ends!
Weave your ends on the inside of the bin/bucket, same with the lid.
How to make the handle
Row 1: ch 16
Just do a row of hdc
ch 1 and fasten off
Attaching the handle to the lid
Two strings of 30 cm yarn
Determine where you want handles to be on the lid
Start sewing the handle to the lid
Weave in the remaining ends and you are finished!
If you haven’t read my 4 Part series on How to Crochet with One Hand, click on this link to find out more!
Share your work with me, I would love to see your designs! Tag me on Instagram or TikTok, and also follow me on both platforms.
Have a nice day, and I'll see you later!