Looking for an easy and quick crochet basket to organize toys, books, accessories, or yarn? The Scallop Basket features charming scallop detailing along the top edge and is worked from the bottom up. This crochet pattern includes a full video tutorial and picture aids.
Learn how to make this easy Scallop Basket with my free crochet pattern and full video tutorial—perfect for beginners who love colorful home decor projects!
DESCRIPTION
The Scallop Basket is a fun and easy crochet project that’s both cute and practical. It’s perfect for holding toys, yarn, or home essentials and adds a pop of handmade charm wherever you put it. The scallop edge gives it a playful touch, and the two-color design makes it easy to customize for any space.
The basket is worked from the bottom up using simple stitches in a continuous round, so there are no seams to worry about. You’ll start with a sturdy base, then build up the sides with easy stitches that give the basket structure.
The best part is the scallop detail. When you switch to color B, you’ll create pretty shell stitches with the wrong side facing, fold them down, and then continue with waistcoat stitch to finish the basket. It’s a simple technique that looks so polished and adds the perfect finishing touch.
I used Lion Brand Yarn Hometown, which is thick, soft, and super durable — just right for baskets. It also comes in tons of colors, so you can go bright and bold or keep it neutral and cozy.
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying project, the Scallop Basket is it! The pattern includes lots of pictures and a full video tutorial to help you every step of the way. You’ll end up with a cute, sturdy basket you’ll love using around the house.
YARN
The yarn used for the Scallop Basket is Lion Brand Yarn Hometown — a bestselling, classic weight 6 yarn that’s perfect for creating the thick, sturdy fabric needed for a crochet basket.
I chose this yarn for its wide variety of colors (47 colors to choose from!), making it easy to mix and match shades for the two-tone design.
It’s made from 100% acrylic, which makes it durable, easy to care for, and ideal for home projects.
The solid colors include 81 yards (74 meters) per 5 oz (142 grams) skein, while the prints offer 64 yards (59 meters) per 4 oz (113 grams) skein.
I used Phoenix Azalea as the main color and Hoboken Honey as color B. Phoenix Azalea blends magenta, yellow, and periwinkle, and I knew my two girls would love having this bright pink in their room, which is why I chose it as the main color. I plan to let them use the Scallop Basket in their room to help keep things a little more organized.
Hoboken Honey is a soft khaki tan that adds the perfect neutral touch to balance the bright main color.
For the sister knit pattern, the Ruffle Basket, I used “Athens Blue Sky” and “Catskills Corner” for the two colors.
I love how these two pair together as well.
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DIFFICULTY
The Scallop Basket is a Level 2 – Easy crochet pattern that’s perfect for confident beginners.
It includes several picture aids and a full video tutorial to guide you through each step.
The basket is worked in a continuous round, with the base made first and then the main body. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
When switching to color B, you’ll crochet a round of scallop shell stitches with the wrong side facing, then fold the shells down and continue with the right side facing to complete the main body.
There is also a full video tutorial to help you make this crochet pattern.
You can click on the video above or you can watch it HERE.
So let’s begin the Scallop Basket!
MATERIALS
- 240 yds/4 balls of Lion Brand Hometown yarn, “Phoenix Azalea” (135-208M), weight 6, 100% acrylic, 64 yds/59 m, 4 oz/113 g (A)
- 50 yds/1 ball of Lion Brand Hometown yarn, “Hoboken Honey” (135-123Y), weight 6, 100% acrylic, 81 yds/74 m, 5 oz/142 g (B)
- US K-10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
GAUGE
8 sts = 4″
5 rows = 4″
LEVEL
Level 2 – Easy
SIZE
12″/30 cm by 7.75″/19.5″
TERMINOLOGY
- A – color A
- B – color B
- blo – back loop only
- dcblo – double crochet back loop only
- lp(s) – loop(s)
- MR – magic ring
- RS – right side
- rep – repeat
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- scblo – single crochet back loop only
- sh – shell stitch
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- wc – waistcoat stitch
- yo – yarn over
NOTES
- You will be working in a continuous round. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- The Base is made first, and then the Main Body of the basket.
- When changing to color B, a round of scallop shell stitches is done with WS facing. Fold shells down and with RS facing, continue working in waistcoat stitch to complete the Main Body.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Magic Ring (MR) – With tail hanging down, place tail over first 2 fingers and lp the yarn around to create an “x” over fingers. Turn hand over to reveal 2 strands of yarn and with hook facing down, place hook underneath Strand 1. Pull Strand 2 under Strand 1 and twist hook so it’s facing up. Carefully slide fingers out of the lp, yo, and pull through. Work into the lp and tighten the tail once finished with Rnd 1 of the pattern.
Waistcoat Stitch (wc) – Insert hook in between the posts of st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, pull through both lps on hook
Shell Stitch (sh) – sk 2 sts, work 5 dc blo in same st, sk 2 sts, sc 1 blo in next st
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PATTERN
BASE
Using A,
Rnd 1: MR, sc 6 into ring, pull tight to close (6 sts)
Rnd 2: sc 2 in same st in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in next st, rep from * around (18 sts)
Rnd 4: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around (24 sts)
Rnd 5: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around (30 sts)
Rnd 6: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around (36 sts)
Rnd 7: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around (42 sts)
Rnd 8: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * around (48 sts)
Rnd 9: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * around (54 sts)
Rnd 10: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 8 sts, rep from * around (60 sts)
Rnd 11: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 9 sts, rep from * around (66 sts)
Rnd 12: *sc 2 in same st, sc 1 in each of the next 10 sts, rep from * around (72 sts)
MAIN BODY
Using A,
Rnd 1: scblo 1 in each st around (72 sts)
Rnds 2-18: wc 1 in each st around, switching to B in last st of Rnd 18
Fasten off A.
SCALLOPS
Using B, turn work to crochet in the other direction,
Rnd 1: scblo 1, sh around until last 5 sts, sk 2 sts, 5 dcblo into same st, sk 1 st, scblo 1 into next st, sl st to join to first scblo
Continuing with B, turn work to crochet into Rnd 18 of Main Body again with RS facing,
Rnd 2: scblo 1, sc 1, scblo 1, *sc 1 in each of the next 2 sts, scblo 1, rep from * around (72 sts)
Rnds 3-5: wc 1 in each st around
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Code Word: Shell
And that’s how you make the Scallop Basket!
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Cozy Nooks Designs
Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs was on the PBS TV show Knit and Crochet Now! season 13. She also designs for Lion Brand Yarn, has been in several crochet/knit magazines, and freelances by filming videos for Annie’s online episodes. Be sure to check out her YouTube Channel for tips, tricks, & tutorials!
