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 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
Basket ≈ 10″ W × 10″ H (without handles)
Handles ≈ 16″ long → 10″ hang height
🧶 Materials
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T-shirt yarn or chunky cotton cord
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Color C (Sky Blue) – bottom half
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Color B (Plum Purple) – mid band
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Color A (Natural White) – top + handles
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Hook 6 mm (J)
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
🧵 Abbreviations
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
🌀 Base (Sky Blue – Color C)
Work in continuous spiral.
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7 (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8 (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9 (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
R10 (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60)
R11 (9 sc, inc) ×6 (66) ✅ Stop — base ≈ 10″.
🧱 Walls
R12 (BLO) sc around (66) – turns sides upward.
R13–18 (Color C) sc around (66).
Join at end of R18 with sl st, ch 1 — switch to joined rounds for clean stripes.
R19–23 (Color B) sc around (66), join each round with sl st, ch 1.
R24–29 (Color A) sc around (66).
R30–31 (Color A) sl st around for firm rim.
FO and weave in.
🪢 Handles × 2 (Color A)
ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st (7) → 8 sts wide.
R2–58 sc rows until ≈ 16″ long.
FO leaving 12″ tail.
🧷 Assembly
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Mark handle positions opposite each other, spacing 6 sts apart.
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Sew flat ends to inside top edge, overlapping about 1″.
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Reinforce with box/X stitch.
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Optional: Tie both handles together at center to hang from one hook.
🪴 Finishing
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Steam block lightly to shape.
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Flatten base by pressing edges outward.
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Add wooden ring or hook for ceiling suspension.
💡 Notes
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Joined rounds for striped sections → no visible color jog.
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BLO round creates perfect flat transition from base to walls.
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Keep tension tight so basket remains self-supporting.
Your handmade hanging basket is complete! 🎉
Fill it with fresh vegetables, yarn, or even a potted plant — it’s durable, eco-friendly, and stylish enough to hang proudly in any modern kitchen or living space.
Every stitch adds warmth and functionality to your home — a perfect blend of craft and purpose. 🧶💚
