This simple crochet basket is designed using double crochet. It is made in the round from the base up using Paintbox’s Recycled Big Cotton yarn. The pattern includes instructions for a 1 colour and a 2 colour option.

You will need
1 colour - 6 balls of Paintbox’s Recycled Big Cotton yarn in colour A
2 colour - 5 balls of Paintbox’s Recycled Big Cotton yarn in colour A, 1 ball of Paintbox’s Recycled Big Cotton yarn in colour B

Size
Base diameter: 35cm / 13.75”
Height: 35cm / 13.75”
Top diameter: 37.5cm / 14.75”

Tension
Double crochet (UK) with 12mm hook
7.5 stitches x 8 rows to a 10cm square