Simple Granny Square Baskets

A week ago when I was sick, I was all for simple, brainless projects so I decided to give these granny square baskets a shot! I originally saw the idea (+ tutorial) here and thought it would be an awesome stash buster! I didn’t use the tutorial because I was sick and didn’t feel like reading anything, so I just made 5 grannies and whip stitched them together. I did a round of single crochets around the top and made a row of half double crochets for each handle.

I lined the brown one with some wool felt I had that just happened to be the perfect color! I’m gonna line the other one too as soon as I get around to buying more felt. I really like the wool felt for the lining because it’s stiffer than those cheap sheets of acrylic felt. It really helps hold it’s shape and not to mention, will keep things from falling out!

I love this project because it’s so simple and versatile. You could use any granny square pattern you like. And using a basic granny like this, you can make your basket as large or small as you need! I made mine 5 rounds and they’re the perfect size to hold CD’s or DVD’s. I’ll probably use them to organize random knick knacks and things on my desk.

For the brown one, I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Rust & Chocolate and Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe.

For the other one, I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Rose, Olive & Oatmeal.

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20 Comments

  1. I love your patterns/creations. I have made so many of your slouchy hats ( I have a big family :) ) Everybody has something hand-made for Christmas this year. Keep up the amazing work. Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

  2. I love it! Thank you for sharing! I don’t usually make a New Year resolution but this time I decided to make a granny square a day for the year to improve my skills and technique. :)

  3. I’m crocheting a granny square a day to improve my skills and technique for my New Years resolution, this is super cute!

  4. The HOHD on Mooglyblog brought me here, I just finished the basket as a bag for my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely loves it, thanks for sharing the pattern!

  5. What a great idea. I am going to make the basket for Easter use pastels yarns. Thank you for sharing a great idea.

  6. thank you so very much for sharing pattern’s I love to crochet and keeping my hands busy. this pattern will be great to store my hooks for this week’s projects. thanks again

  7. Thanks for sharing. I never thought wool felt can be used as lining too.. I have many crochet stuff waiting to be lined. Thanks again :) !

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