I’m so excited to be on the Joy of Motion blog again, and get to share my newest spring pattern the Spring Tulip Basket.
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The Yarn
For this project I decided to use a super bulky yarn to give this basket some sturdiness. I chose Lion Brand Hometown USA, which is one of my favorite super bulky yarns and is super affordable. It comes in a wide variety of colors, so the color combinations for this project are endless. Plus, one of my favorite parts is that since the yarn is super bulky, you can work this project up in no time!
GREAT SPRING CROCHET PROJECT
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to break out all of the the spring crochet projects! This Spring Tulip basket is the perfect splash of spring to brighten up your home as the season changes. You can make the tulip in any color, or even do it in 3 colors!
I recently became obsessed with color work, and have been so inspired to make as many designs as I can with it. This pattern uses the tapestry crochet technique to create the tulips that accent this basket. As you carry the yarn throughout this project, the yarn creates little hints of color woven into the basket. It makes this even more perfect for spring!
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SPRING TULIP BASKET – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
This pattern comes in one size that is perfect for holding yarn, or other knick knacks. It is perfect to use in spring and summer, and would be fun to make in all sorts of colors!
Project Level
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 9 mm / US: M/N – 13 / UK: 00
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand – Hometown USA in color Los Angeles Tan (Main Color), Oklahoma City Green (Secondary Color), Honolulu Pink (Third Color).
Yarn amount used:
Main Color 1 skein / 5 oz / 142 g / 74 m / 81 yards
Secondary Color 30 yards
Third Color 40 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 6 Super Bulky yarn.
- 100% acrylic
Gauge
Measured with single crochets crocheted in rows/rounds:
9 stitches & 9 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms (more details).
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- For a complete color chart of the pattern, you can get it with the pdf version of this pattern. That includes both the written and chart versions of the rest of the basket.
Size & Measurements
Width: 7”
Height: 6”
Abbreviations
- Magic Circle = (tutorial here)
- Sc = Single Crochet
- FLO = Front Loops Only
- Shell stitch = sc 1, sk 1, dc 5 in next st, sk 1, sc 1
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Shell stitch = sc 1, sk 1, dc 5 in next st, sk 1, sc 1
Techniques You Will Need
This pattern uses tapestry crochet colorwork to create the tulip pattern on the basket.
Spring Tulip Basket Pattern Instructions
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PART:
Rnd 1: sc 5 in Magic circle (5)
Rnd 2: (place stitch marker in first single crochet to mark beginning of round) sc 2 in each sc around (10)
Rnd 3: starting in first sc, *sc 1, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (15)
Rnd 4: *sc 2, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (20)
Rnd 5: *sc 3, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (25)
Rnd 6: *sc 4, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (30)
Rnd 7: *sc 5, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (35)
Rnd 8: *sc 6, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (40)
Rnd 9: *sc 7, sc 2 in next sc, repeat from * 4 more times (45)
Rnd 10: ch 2, in FLO, sc 45 around, join with sl st to ch 2 at beginning of round
You’ll now be starting the colorwork portion of this pattern. For a complete color chart of the pattern, you can get it with the pdf version of this pattern. That includes both the written and chart versions of the rest of the basket.
Row 1: (MC) sc 45
Row 2: (MC) sc 7, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 9
Row 3: (MC) sc 8, (SDC) sc 3, (MC) sc 11, (SDC) sc 3, (MC) sc 11, (SDC) sc 3, (MC) sc 6
Row 4: (MC) sc 5, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 9, (SDC) sc 1, MC, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 9, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 7
Row 5: (MC) sc 9, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (SDC) sc 1, (MC) sc 7
Row 6: (MC) sc 6, (TC) sc 3, (MC) sc 11, (TC) sc 3, (MC) sc 11, (TC) sc 3, (MC) sc 8
Row 7: (MC) sc 7, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 9, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 9, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 5
Row 8: (MC) sc 5, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 9, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 9, (TC) sc 5, (MC) sc 7
Row 9: (MC) sc 6, (TC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 3, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 7, (TC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 3, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 7, (TC) sc 1, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 3, (MC) 1, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 4
Row 10: (MC) sc 7, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 13, (TC) sc 1, (MC) sc 9
Row 11: (MC) sc 45
Finishing
When you’re done crocheting the main part, you’ll finish the basket off with a row of shell stitches at the top with no joining.
Rnd 22: *sc 1, sk 1, dc 5 in next st, sk 1, repeat from * repeat 10 more times
When you’re done, fasten off and weave in ends.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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