Mini Crochet Treat Baskets Free Pattern

What Are Mini Crochet Treat Baskets?

Mini crochet treat baskets are small, handheld containers made entirely out of yarn. They’re just the right size to hold a handful of chocolates, jellybeans, small toys, or even gift cards. Unlike bulky storage baskets, these are designed to be decorative and giftable—like the crochet version of a party favor bag.

Each basket is worked up in the round, with a sturdy base, rounded sides, and a single handle. Their size makes them a perfect stash-buster, and you can easily whip one up in under an hour.

How to Use the Crochet Baskets

These mini baskets are so versatile, you’ll find new ways to use them all year long. Here are some fun ideas:

1. Easter Baskets

This is the obvious one! Fill each basket with jelly beans, mini chocolate eggs, or plastic eggs with surprises inside. They’re perfect for Easter egg hunts or as table settings for brunch.

2. Classroom or Teacher Gifts

Want something handmade but not too time-consuming? These are perfect for small gifts. Fill with candy, attach a tag, and boom—adorable and thoughtful.

3. Baby Showers or Wedding Favors

Use pastel or muted tones and fill with mints or wrapped chocolates. Add a ribbon and a tag with the guest’s name for a sweet, handmade touch.

4. Craft Fair Sellers

These are great impulse buys! Offer them filled or empty and display a few in seasonal colors. They’re quick to make, easy to price, and super giftable.

5. Holiday Decor

Make a set for each season—reds and greens for Christmas, orange and black for Halloween, or red, white, and blue for the 4th of July. Fill with themed candy or small trinkets and use them as place cards or mantel decor.

6. Wedding Favors

Wouldn’t they also be adorable in White with pearls or clear gems added as Wedding favor holders on guest tables?

7. Plant Cozies

Picture them in neutral colors (like beige, tan, or forest green) to add air plants or tiny pots? Adorable!

Customization Ideas

The best part about these crochet treat baskets is how easily they can be customized. Here are a few fun ways to mix it up:

1. Color Combos

• Ombre yarns make beautiful gradients.
• Color block the base and handle for a bold look.
• Pastels for spring and Easter.
• Neon brights for birthdays or parties.
• Earth tones for a rustic look.

2. Accessorize

Add mini appliques—flowers, hearts, stars, or even tiny animals. Glue on felt eyes and a nose for bunny or bear versions!

3. Add a Liner

Use felt or fabric scraps to create a liner for the inside of the basket, especially if you’re gifting wrapped chocolates or delicate items.

Of course they can be made in any yarn colors, even variegated, plus the size is easily customizable! Since the forked cluster stitch is worked in a multiple of 1, you just need to adjust the bottom base size!



This pattern goes with the 2024 February Stitch of the Month: Forked Cluster!

About the Materials

These Mini Crochet Easter Baskets were made with 100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn, but any fibers and weights can be used. Note: if using a different weight yarn, the size of the basket will change also.

The Crochet Pattern

Keep reading for a list of what you need to make these Mini Crochet Baskets, including the stitch pattern instructions!

Materials

100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)

• ½ oz/25yds

G/6/4.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

Approximately 9.5”C x 4”H

Stitch Guide

ch = chain

dec = single crochet decrease

FC = See Special Stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

YO = Yarn Over

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches. 
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• Forked Cluster stitches are worked in a multiple of 1, so you can adjust the size of this basket by adjusting the bottom base stitch count.
• There is a companion video on YouTube.
  
  

Special Stitches

Forked Cluster (FC) = YO, insert hook in first stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook in next stitch, YO, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO, draw through first 3 loops on hook, YO, draw through last 3 loops on hook.
For subsequent FC: YO, insert hook in the last stitch from the previous FC, YO, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook in next stitch, YO, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO, draw through first 3 loops on hook, YO, draw through last 3 loops on hook.

Instructions

BASKET

R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)

R2. 2 sc arnd (12)

R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)

R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)

R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)

R6. Ch 1, FC over 1st + 2nd st, FC over 2nd + 3rd st… etc. to last stitch, FC over last and 1st st, sl st to join (30 FC)

R7. Ch 1, sc in each st arnd, sl st to join (30)

R8-11. Repeat R6&7

R12. Ch 1, *dec, sc x 3* arnd; Fasten. (24)

HANDLE

R1. Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (20)

R2-3. Ch 1, sc across, turn; Fasten at the end of R3.

Finishing

• Attach end stitches on one side of the handle to the inside of R12 of the basket. Bring the other end of the handle directly across the basket and attach end stitches to the inside of R12. This will leave approximately 7 stitches between the handle ends on each side.
• Hide all strings.