How adorable is this Bear Basket? It’s the perfect size for a little desk or dresser.

I have all the heart eyes for this cutie and now you can make one for yourself! He measures approx. 7.5”W x 5”H.

Find him in our shop by clicking here!

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Skill level: Beginner

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Supplies Needed:

:: Super Bulky Yarn (6) (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Thick and Quick)

:: 6.5 mm crochet hook

:: Black thin yarn or embroidery floss

:: Yarn or Embroidery needle

Crochet Terminology:

Check out our Crochet Terminology Chart for everything you need to know before you get started.

Begin here:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next st, INC, Repeat 6 times (18sc)

Rnd 4: SC in the next 2 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (24sc)

Rnd 5: SC in the next 3 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (30sc)

Rnd 6: SC in the next 4 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (36sc)

Rnd 7: SC in the next 5 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (42sc)

Rnd 8: SC in the next 6 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (48sc)

Rnd 9: SC in the next 7 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (54sc)

Rnd 10: SC in the next 8 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (60sc)

Rnd 11: SC in the next 9 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (66sc)

Rnd 12: SC in the outside loop only (66sc)

Rnd 13-20: SC in the next 7 rows

If you’d like a two tone basket, change colors at the end of the 7th row.

Check out this great video on how to do a color change

If you are not doing a color change continue with a SC in the next 9 rows for a total of 16 rows

End with 3 SLST to make a smoother edge.

You can stop here if you’d rather have a normal basket but we are going to make ours into a bear!

Ears 2x:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next ST, INC, Repeat 6 times (18sc) Finish with 1 SLST.

Sew ears onto the basket 16 Sts apart this is just a recommendation, you can decide for yourself if you’d like them closer together or further apart.

Wrapping Up:

Embroider on the eyes and nose, I decided to do ours as a sleepy bear, I think it’s just so much cuter that way.

Weave in all loose yarn ends, I like to bring the yarn needle through the back loops only that way it holds the yarn end tighter and hides it better.

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Hope you enjoy your new basket! Make sure to tag me on Instagram @illuminecreative or Facebook with your finished pieces, I’d love to see them!

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xo

Carmen

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