Classic Teardrop Crochet Kitchen Basket

Make a sturdy teardrop basket for lightweight kitchen produce like lemons, garlic, or onions.

Materials

• Sturdy cotton, jute, t-shirt yarn, or bulky home-decor yarn
• Matching crochet hook for your yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Wall hook or peg for hanging

Step-by-step instructions

1. Start with a magic ring or small foundation circle for the bottom of the basket.
2. Work tight single crochet or half double crochet rounds, increasing evenly until the base is the width you want.
3. Continue working up the sides without increasing so the basket begins to form a deep pocket.
4. Use a dense stitch tension so the basket keeps its shape when it is filled.
5. When the basket is tall enough, shape the upper back or rim so the opening sits slightly lower in front.
6. Create a reinforced hanging loop or strap at the top by chaining, turning, and working back across the chain with firm stitches.
7. Fasten off, weave in all ends, then block or gently shape the basket before hanging it on a secure hook.
8. For kitchen use, choose cotton or jute-style yarn and avoid overloading the basket with heavy produce.

Safety and styling tip

Use a secure wall hook and treat the basket as light-to-medium storage unless your yarn, stitch density, and hanging hardware are built for heavier weight.

Source inspiration: Crochet With Patterns hanging basket roundup. This article is written in original wording for Crochet to Calm.