Brighten your space with double the charm using this Smiley Basket & Blooming Mirror Frame crochet pattern duo! Featuring two delightful designs—a cheerful, wide-eyed basket perfect for holding your favorite trinkets, and a cascade of rainbow flowers that wrap lovingly around a full-length mirror—this set is a celebration of color, creativity, and joyful decor. Whether you’re crafting a playful gift or adding a splash of handmade happiness to your own room, these patterns let you stitch up a whimsical display that’s sure to make every glance and corner feel extra special. 🌼🧺🌈
Designed for maximum fun and flair, these patterns invite you to mix vibrant hues, experiment with floral textures, and bring your mirror and basket to life with expressive details and personality. Add little bees, sunshine motifs, or even a few dangling charms to make them uniquely yours. Whether perched on a dresser or blooming across your wall, this Smiley Basket & Blooming Mirror Frame set is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 💖🧶✨
🧺 Smiley Basket & Blooming Mirror Frame Crochet Pattern
Brighten up any craft corner with a cheery, wide-eyed basket and a cascade of rainbow crochet flowers that hug a full-length mirror. Below you’ll find two separate patterns—one for the amigurumi basket with dangly legs, and one for the layered flowers—plus simple, damage-free ways to attach everything.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Beginner – basic shaping, color changes, and simple sewing.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Basket: ≈ 22 cm (9 in) tall × 20 cm (8 in) diameter (not including handles/legs).
- Flowers: ≈ 9 cm (3½ in) across.
Tip: Use thicker yarn or double strands for a larger statement!
🧶 Materials
| Item | Basket | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn (worsted/#4 cotton or sturdy acrylic) | 200 g main color (blush pink) 40 g leg color (bright red) 20 g foot color (light pink) Small scraps: black (mouth), white + black (crochet eyes or felt) | Small scraps of every color you love (petals) Assorted brights for centers |
| Hook | 4 mm (US G/6) | 4 mm |
| Notions | Polyester stuffing (for legs) Stitch markers, tapestry needle Optional: 20 mm safety eyes or felt circles | Tapestry needle, stitch markers |
| Attachment supplies | Clear, remove-cleanly Command™ poster strips or low-melt hot-glue gun for wooden/metal frames | (same) |
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring • sc – single crochet • inc – 2 sc in same st • dec – sc 2 tog
sl st – slip stitch • ch – chain • hdc – half-double crochet (gives firmer basket walls)
FO – fasten off
1️⃣ Basket Body
Work in a continuous spiral unless noted. Place a marker in the first st of each round.
Bottom Disc (Main Color)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
Walls
9. BLO sc around – forms a crisp edge. (48)
10-32. hdc around (or sc for a tighter weave) keeping 48 sts. Adjust height as desired.
FO, weave inside.
Handles (make 2)
- ch 26 (or length you like); join w/ sl st to form loop.
- Round 1: sc in each ch (26).
- Round 2: sc around again (26).
FO, leave long tails. Flatten the loops; sew each end 3–4 rows down from rim, spaced evenly left/right of the “face”.
Eyes & Mouth
Crochet Eyes (make 2)
- With white: MR, 6 sc; FO (leave tail).
- With black: MR, 4 sc; FO.
Stitch black pupil onto white circle (or use safety eyes/felt). Sew eyes 10 sts apart, 4–5 rows below rim.
Mouth – Backstitch a simple curve with black yarn, centered 2 rows beneath eyes.
Dangly Legs (make 2)
Feet (Light Pink)
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc × 6 (12).
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18).
4-5. sc around (18). - (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12).
- sc around (12). Change to red.
Legs
8-28. sc around (12) – about 13 cm/5 in. Stuff lightly as you go.
29. Flatten top; 6 sc through both layers to close. FO, leave long tail.
Sew closed ends to inside bottom rim so legs hang over the stool edge.
2️⃣ Easy 3-Layer Petal Flowers
Make 25–30 for a full human-height mirror (exact number depends on frame).
Center (Color A)
- MR, 8 sc; join w/ sl st. FO.
Petal Round (Color B) – Attach to any st.
(ch 3, 2 hdc, ch 3, sl st in next st) × 8 → 8 petals. FO.
Textured Finish (Same Color B)
Work a second round of sl st in BLO behind each petal to puff them forward (optional but matches photo’s depth).
Fast Ends Trick – Pull tails to WS, knot, trim short; a dab of hot glue keeps them neat.
3️⃣ Attaching Flowers to the Mirror Frame
- Plan layout
Lay flowers along the frame on the floor first, mixing colors until you love the rainbow flow. - Adhesive choice
- Wood / painted-wood frame: use narrow Command™ poster strips (cut them in half). Press a strip on the back of each flower, then onto frame for clean removal.
- Metal / plastic frame: low-melt hot glue works well and peels off finished crochet without damage. Test a corner first.
- Extra-Secure Option
Crochet a long chain, weave it through flower backs, then tie the garland to screws or brackets on the reverse side—perfect for rental walls.
🌼 Assembly Checklist
- Sew handles, eyes, mouth, and legs onto basket.
- Block basket lightly with steam to smooth walls.
- Fill basket with yarn balls so it stands sturdy on a stool.
- Stick or glue flowers snugly around mirror. Press 30 sec each for strong bond.
- Step back and smile at your cheerful, yarn-filled nook!
💡 Customizations
| Idea | How-to |
|---|---|
| Bigger Basket | Use super-bulky T-shirt yarn & 8 mm hook. |
| Striped Flowers | Work centers in variegated yarn. |
| Removable Flowers | Sew tiny magnets to backs; metal frame only. |
| Different Faces | Embroider eyelashes, winking eye, or add blush circles. |
Your playful basket buddy and blooming mirror will add instant joy to any craft space, kids’ room, or dorm. Happy hooking! 🧶💐
