How to Crochet a Small Easter Basket for Treats and Eggs
Easter is all about fun, family, and of course, sweet treats! This small Easter crochet basket pattern is a delightful way to add a handmade touch to your holiday celebrations. Whether it’s for an Easter egg hunt, a festive gift, or just a decorative accent, this mini basket is quick, easy, and charming.
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About This Pattern
Why You’ll Love This Easter Crochet Basket
This mini basket is perfect for holding small candies, chocolate eggs, or little surprises. Its compact size makes it ideal for hiding in plain sight during an Easter egg hunt or using as a party favor for family and friends. Plus, it’s a fun project that can be customized with your favorite spring colors, making it a personal and creative gift.
How the Basket is Made
Completing each basket involves two sections: the basket itself and the handle. The written instructions start with the basket, then guide you through creating the handle. Once the handle is finished, it’s joined to the basket rim using a yarn needle and leftover yarn.
For those who like a little extra flair, optional instructions are included for a simple finishing border. This gives your basket a polished, decorative look that will make it stand out.
Finally, working in the ends completes the construction process. This simple finishing step ensures that your basket will hold its shape and last for many Easters to come.
Materials and Yarn Options
This pattern is versatile and can be made with any yarn type, including cotton, bamboo, hemp, or acrylic. Using cotton yarn is ideal for a sturdier basket that will hold its shape well, while colorful acrylic yarn can create a fun, festive look.
In the sample basket, the following materials were used:
- Yarn: DK (Double Knit), 100% Cotton, 50g ball, approx 83m
- Hook: 4mm / G-6 crochet hook
Other basket crochet patterns are available online if you want to expand your Easter crafting projects.
Perfect for All Skill Levels
Even beginners can enjoy this project. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches and includes clear instructions for creating the basket and handle. With a little practice, you can make multiple baskets in time for Easter, perfect for gifts, decor, or fun holiday activities.
This small Easter crochet basket pattern is a festive, fun, and functional project. It’s perfect for hiding treats, decorating your home, or giving as a handmade gift. Quick to make, fully customizable, and beginner-friendly, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season with creativity.
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 4mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | |
| Fibre Type | yarn : Organic Cotton Yarn |
Materials Used in the Example
For this mini Easter crochet basket, we used Elle Cottons – DK yarn, perfect for creating soft, durable baskets that hold their shape. Made from 100% cotton, these yarns come in a wide variety of colors—ideal for Easter projects. Think pastel pinks, soft yellows, baby blues, and mint greens to match the cheerful, springtime vibes of the season. Each ball weighs 50g and has a length of approximately 83 meters, giving you plenty of yarn to make multiple baskets for Easter egg hunts or holiday gifts.
A 4 mm / G-6 crochet hook is used to achieve the right tension and stitch definition for small decorative baskets.
Finished Measurements
The completed basket has a base diameter of 9.5 cm (3.7 inches) and a depth of 4.5 cm (1.7 inches). From the bottom of the basket to the top of the handle measures 13 cm (5.11 inches), with the handle itself measuring 19 cm (7.4 inches). These petite measurements make it perfect for holding Easter eggs, small candies, or tiny festive gifts.
Color Choice
Easter is all about fun, pastel colors, and cheerful combinations. While the written pattern indicates where color changes occur, you have full freedom to choose your favorite seasonal shades. Mix soft lavender, pale yellow, peach, or mint green for a truly festive Easter look.
Glossary, References, and Techniques
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology and is worked in the round, starting with a magic ring. After completing each round, chain 1 to prepare for the next. If you continue with the same color, join with a slip stitch on the starting chain. If you want to change colors, join the new yarn with a slip stitch at the start of the next round.
Tip for Easter projects: Working in the end as you go is helpful, especially if you plan to use multiple pastel colors—it keeps your basket tidy and ready for gifting.
Pattern Instructions
Written Instructions
Small Easter Crochet Basket Pattern (US / UK Terms)
Materials:
- Yarn: DK (Double Knit), 100% Cotton, 50g ball, approx 83m
- Hook: 4 mm / G-6 crochet hook
- Yarn needle for joining ends
- Optional: Stitch markers
Finished Measurements:
- Basket base diameter: 9.5 cm / 3.7 in
- Basket depth: 4.5 cm / 1.7 in
- Basket bottom to top handle: 13 cm / 5.11 in
- Handle length: 19 cm / 7.4 in
Abbreviations (US / UK):
- ch = chain (ch)
- sl st = slip stitch (sl st)
- sc = single crochet (dc)
- hdc = half double crochet (htr)
- dc = double crochet (tr)
- fpdc = front post double crochet (fptr)
- fphdc = front post half double crochet (fphtr)
- rep = repeat
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space
- round = round
Make the Basket
Step 1: Start with a Magic Ring
Row 1: (Base)
US: sc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into magic ring
UK: dc, ch 3 (counts as first tr), 11 tr into magic ring
Join with sl st to top of starting ch, ch1 (12 sts total)
Row 2:
Ch 2 (counts as first fpdc / fptr)
1 dc (US) / tr (UK) in space between previous dc, 1 fpdc / fptr around next post
Repeat around, join with sl st, ch1 (24 sts)
Row 3:
Repeat Row 2, increasing to 48 sts
Row 4:
Ch 2, 1 fpdc / fptr around each post, repeat around, join with sl st, ch1 (48 sts)
Row 5: (First bottom wall row)
Ch1, 1 fphdc / fphtr in same stitch, repeat around, join with sl st, ch1 (48 sts)
Row 6:
Join new color, ch3 (counts as first fpdc / fptr), 1 fpdc / fptr around next stitch, repeat around, join with sl st, finish off color (48 sts)
Rows 7–9:
Continue changing colors as desired, following Row 6 instructions for each new color to create Easter-themed pastel stripes
Row 10: (Top wall row)
Ch1, 1 hdc / htr in next dc / tr, repeat around, join with sl st, finish off color (48 sts)
Weave in all ends. The basket body is complete.
Make the Handle
Row 1:
Chain 32, hdc / htr in 2nd ch from hook, hdc / htr in next 29 sts, ch1, turn (30 sts total)
Row 2:
Ch1, hdc / htr in next 30 sts, ch1, turn
Row 3:
Ch1, hdc / htr across remaining stitches
Finish off, weave in the end. Handle is complete.
Joining the Handle
- Use a yarn needle to attach one short end of the handle to the basket rim.
- Repeat for the opposite end.
- Optionally, add a decorative button or embellishment.
Optional Finishing Border
- Join yarn with sl st into the second stitch from the handle on the basket rim.
- Ch2 (counts as first hdc / htr), work hdc / htr along the basket rim and up the handle.
- Work back along the opposite side, joining with sl st to the starting chain.
- Weave in ends.
This version is clear for beginners, includes US / UK terminology, and is perfect for Easter-themed pastel colors.
Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : sl st - slip stitch
AFR : gls - glysteek
1. Insert hook into the stitch or space.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook (one motion).
3. Used to join rounds or move without height.
UK : dc - double crochet
AFR : kb - kortbeen / kortbeentjies / enkelhekel
1. Insert hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops. → 1 sc complete.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fptr - front post treble crochet
AFR : vblb / vslb - Voorste Been Langbeentjie / Voor Stam Langbeentjie / voorpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fphtr - Front post half treble crochet
AFR : vbhlb / vshlb - Voorste Halwe Langbeen(tjies) / Voor Stam Halwe Langbeen(tjies)/ voorpaal half-dubble hekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
UK : rep rows - repeat rows
AFR : Her/herh - Herhaal
Work rows as written for repetition count.
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