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I love Valentine’s Day, but my favorite part is not the Valentine’s candy or romantic dinners. Above all my favorite part of Valentine’s Day is getting to show my loved ones how much I care about them and appreciate them in my life. I usually don’t go crazy with decorations for Valentine’s day but love to set the mood with a few pieces here and there. Valentine’s Day is another excuse to redo our home decor after Christmas, amirite?!

What to crochet for Valentine’s day?

One of my favorite Valentine’s Day traditions is to crochet a few baskets for the occasion. This year, I designed this Valentine’s Crochet Baskets Set Pattern and I think you are going to love it because it makes a great gift! The basket set includes two different sizes of baskets with two different designs, so you’re getting two patterns in one! The bigger basket has a heart shape design in the middle, whereas the smaller basket is etched with little cute crochet hearts all over. It’s pretty easy crochet pattern. You can use different colors like, red color together with white or like I did, dust pink color with off white color.

If you’d like to see my other valentine’s day crochet patterns you can find them here:

1. CROCHET HEART SHAPED BASKET FOR VALENTINE’S DAY FREE PATTERN
2. 5 Valentine’s Day crochet and knitting patterns

What yarn do you need to crochet baskets?

I used t-shirt yarn because this is without a doubt the best chunky yarn for baskets, it ensures that you’ll get a sturdy basket. I utilized a waistcoat stitch, which is a simple and great stitch for colorwork.

How to crochet Valentine’s Crochet Baskets Set Pattern?

Skill level: Intermediate

Measurements of baskets: 4.75” diameter and 4.5” height

Measurements of baskets: 5.5” diameter and 4.5” height

What you will need:

For smaller basket with little hearts:

T-shirt yarn (weight 6 /super bulky weight, 100 m (109 yards) / 330 g (11.5oz) main color– 55 yards (50 m). I used t-shirt yarn from my shop KNITZNPURLZ .

T-shirt yarn (weight 6 /super bulky weight, 100 m (109 yards) / 330 g (11.5oz) contrast color – 32 yards (30 m). I used t-shirt yarn from my shop KNITZNPURLZ .

For bigger basket with big heart:

T-shirt yarn (weight 6 /super bulky weight, 100 m (109 yards) / 330 g (11.5oz) main color– 77 yards (70 m). I used t-shirt yarn from my shop.

T-shirt yarn (weight 6 /super bulky weight, 100 m (109 yards) / 330 g (11.5oz) contrast color – 55 yards (50 m)I used t-shirt yarn from my shop KNITZNPURLZ.

Crochet hook – 10mm, N 15

Stitch marker.

Abbreviations, Stitch knowledge:

Ch- chain;

CC-contrast color;

KST – knit stitch or waistcoat stitch (KST works as a single crochet but instead of going under two loops you insert a hook between the “legs” (“v”) of the next stitch, then work as a regular single crochet.

MC- main color;

Sc- single crochet stitch;

Sc through the back bar of the stitch – single crochet through the back bar of the stitch;

Sl St – slip stitch;

St(s) – stitch(es);

() – work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed.

Gauge: 2 St = 1 inches and 2 Rows = 1 inches

Note: Baskets worked up starting at the bottom and up in a spiral way, do not join rounds unless indicated in the pattern. When changing colors, do not cut the thread and carry it along on the back. You may also refer to the color chart for easy color pattern changing.

Big basket with big heart:

Round 1: With MC make magic circle and ch 1.

Round 2:. Sc 6 in magic circle, sl st into first stitch of the ring, tighten the circle by pulling the tail end (6 sts).

Round 3: 2 KST into each st around (12 sts). 

Working in a spiral way, place the stitch marker at the beginning of the row for easy row counting.

Round 4: (2 KST into first st, 1 KST in next st) repeat all the way around (18 sts). 

Round 5: (1 KST in next 2 sts, 2 KST in next st) repeat all the way around (24 sts).

Round 6: (2 KST in one st, 1 KST in next 3 sts) repeat all the way around (30 sts).

Round 7: (1 KST in next 2 sts, 2 KST in next st, 1 KST in next 2 sts) repeat all the way around (36 sts). You should have a circle of approximately 6” in diameter. 

Round 8: Sc into each st through the third bar of the loop. The row will curl up forming the wall of the basket. 

Continue working in spiral way without joining rounds

Round 9: 17 KST with MC, join the CC , 1 KST with CC, 18 KST with MC.

Round 10: 16 KST with MC, 3 KST with CC, 17 KST with MC.

Round 11: 15 KST with MC, 5 KST with CC, 16 KST with MC.

Round 12: 14 KST with MC, 7 KST with CC, 15 KST with MC.

Round 13: 13 KST with MC, 9 KST with CC, 14 KST with MC.

Round 14: 13 KST with MC, 4 KST with CC, 1 KST with MC, 4 KST with CC, 14 KST with MC.

Round 15: 14 KST with MC, 2 KST with CC, 3 KST with MC, 2 KST with CC, (you may cut CC here), 15 KST with MC.

Round 16: KST all around with MC.

Round 17: Sl st with MC all around.

Small basket with little hearts:

Round 1-6: Repeat rows 1-6 of previous basket description with MC.

Round 7: Repeat row 8 of previous basket description with MC.

Round 8: Join CC and ( 1 KST with CC, 5 KST with MC ) repeat 5 times all the way around.

Round 9: KST with MC all the way around.

Round 10: 3 KST with MC, (1 KST with CC, 5 KST with MC) repeat 4 times, 1 KST with CC, 2 KST with MC.

See photo 4.

Round 11: KST with MC all the way around.

Round 12: ( 1 KST with CC, 5 KST with MC ) repeat 5 times all the way around. ( you may cut CC here )

Round 13: KST with MC all the way around.

Round 14: Sl st with MC all around.

Finish:

Weave ends and finish off.

I hope you liked the set of two baskets. Thanks for reading! If you want to make them, there’s a PDF pattern and tshirt yarn at my etsy shop that will get you started on your own project. Let me know what you think in the comments below or email me directly with any questions or feedback! Happy crafting!

Irina.