Potbellied Basket with a Bunny Applique Crochet Pattern

Crochet this mini potbellied basket to collect small items on your desktop or in drawers. With a simple bunny applique, also included in the crochet pattern, you can make a cute Easter basket for wrapped candies or chocolates.

Different color combinations and arrangements give the basket a different style. Two suggested styles are included in the pattern.

The side of the basket is made sturdier with a special stitch, which is detailed in the step-by-step guiding images and in an accompanying video demonstration. Also, in the PDF's References section, you can find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in this crochet project.

Please note that this listing is a PDF for digital download. 

Difficulty Level: Adventurous Beginner – Intermediate

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

• Magic Circle
• Slip Stitch
• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch
• Half Double Crochet Stitch
• Double Crochet Stitch
• Increase
• Special Stitch (a step-by-step image guide and a video demonstration is included)

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images
• References: crochet technique introductions, including:
  • Regular single crochet stitch vs. single crochet cross stitch
  • How to change colors in single crochet
  • How to identify the “right side” and “wrong side”

As a reference, using size 4 medium yarn with a 4mm crochet hook, the basket will be approximately 4’’ in diameter and 2.5” tall.