This unique Easter basket crochet pattern is easy and beginner-friendly!

This quick and easy beginner crochet Easter basket pattern is fun and simple. It is the perfect size for toddlers, and the braided rope handle is sturdy for wear and tear on those intense egg hunts! The bulky yarn used to make this is the Michael’s Loops & Threads Eco-Friendly Tie Dye jumbo yarn which is recycled acrylic yarn- It comes in the most fabulous spring colors!

Difficulty: Easy/ Beginner

Finished Project Size: 8” Circumference, 6” Deep

Gauge: 7 SC X 8 Rows, not important

Materials:
Color A: Loops & Threads Eco Tie Dye in “Pastel Peace”
Color B: Loops & Threads Eco Tie Dye in “Mellow”
10.00 mm Crochet Hook
9.00 mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle, for weaving in ends
Scissors
Venetian Cord or Rope for handle
(Optional) Floral Wire

Stitches- St(s):
Ch- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet: Starting on the left corner of the piece and working to the right, insert hook into the 1st st, YO, pull up a loop and draw through both loops on hook. It will be very awkward at first if you have never done it before, but you will get the hang of it! :)

Pattern Notes:
Pattern is written in American terms
Turning ch does not count as st
What I mean (ex):
DC 3: DC into next 3 sts.
3 DC: Work 3 DC in the same st.