Keep your kitchen organized in style with this Vegetable Storage Hanging Basket crochet pattern! Whether you’re looking for a charming way to store fresh produce, add a cozy handmade touch to your home, or simply enjoy practical crochet projects, this free pattern lets you stitch up a sturdy yet decorative hanging basket. Designed to hold onions, garlic, potatoes, or other small vegetables, this basket blends function and aesthetics beautifully. With a breathable, flexible design that keeps your veggies fresh and easily accessible, it’s the perfect addition to any kitchen space!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to personalize your basket with different yarn textures, unique stitch patterns, or even playful color combinations to match your decor. Add decorative edging for a rustic look, craft multiple baskets for an organized vertical storage system, or even create a lined version for extra durability! Whether gifted to a fellow home chef, used as a stylish storage solution, or stitched up simply for the joy of handmade practicality, this Vegetable Storage Hanging Basket is a delightful and functional crochet project—one stitch at a time! 🧺🥕🧶✨
🧺 Crochet Hanging Vegetable Storage Basket – FREE Pattern
Bring both charm and function to your kitchen with this colorful hanging basket! Whether you’re storing fresh vegetables or adding a boho touch to your decor, this sturdy and stylish basket is an ideal handmade solution.
✨ Skill Level
Easy – Basic crochet stitches in the round with simple color changes and sturdy handles.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10″ wide x 12″ tall (excluding handles)
Handles add about 10″ in height when hanging.
🧶 Materials
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T-shirt yarn or chunky cotton yarn in 3 colors:
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Color A (Natural white)
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Color B (Plum purple)
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Color C (Sky blue)
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Crochet hook: 6.0 mm (J)
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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ch – Chain
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🍅 Basket Base (Work in continuous spiral)
With Color C:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc in each st around (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
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(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
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(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
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(9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
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(10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
Stop increasing here. Adjust diameter by adding/removing increase rounds.
🍆 Basket Walls
Continue in Color C:
13–20. sc in each st around (72)
Change to Color B:
21–24. sc in each st around (72)
Change to Color A:
25–30. sc in each st around (72)
31. sl st to join, FO and weave in end.
🌿 Handles (Make 2)
Using Color A:
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ch 80
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Turn and sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (79)
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ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (79)
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FO and leave long tail for sewing.
🧷 Assembly
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Fold each handle in half and stitch ends on the inside top edge of basket, spacing handles equally.
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Make sure stitches are tight and secure to hold weight.
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Reinforce by sewing again around the attachment point in a square or X-pattern if needed.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Weave in all yarn tails neatly.
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Use a damp cloth to gently shape basket and flatten the base.
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Optional: Add a cotton liner or wooden base insert for extra structure.
💡 Tips & Customizations
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Try jute cord for a rustic look.
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Use wooden rings to anchor the handles for a modern twist.
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Customize with stripe patterns, embroidered veggies, or add a second tier!
This crochet hanging basket is both practical and stylish—a handmade way to keep your veggies within reach and your kitchen cute as can be! 🥦🍠🧄
