Home Decor Learn how to Crochet Cute Nesting Baskets Updated February 13, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!212Shares This post is sponsored by CWOC.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. What Will I Learn?2. Tools & Materials3. Terms & Abbreviations4. Pin for Later5. Pattern Notes6. Nesting Baskets Pattern7. video tutorials8. Oval Nesting Basket Pattern9. Ideas To Fill Your Nesting Baskets10. Face Scrubbies 11. Wash Cloth12. Crochet Scrunchies 13. Sleep Mask14. More Crochet Homeware15. Quick and Easy Crochet GiftsVIEW MORE▼ In this blog post, I have a gorgeous project to share with you that will help keep your home tidy and your rooms organised. These cute crochet nesting baskets also make great gifts either by themselves or filled with treats as a hamper! You could customise the colours so they match your home or the person you are making them for and fill them with all kinds of goodies depending what the recipient loves. These nesting baskets would also make a gorgeous baby shower gift either containing self care gifts for mum or baby bits ready for a new arrival. Personally, I would love to receive something handmade like this filled with goodies. My baskets are filled with various things around the home, from holding my Beauty essentials, to my crochet hooks. You could use one as a super pretty plant pot, organise the kids toys or keep together all of your baby items in a nursery. Keep reading as I have a bonus video and more inspiration further down. What Will I Learn? As part of this blog post, there is a written pattern available you can find the link further down. Please note this isn’t my design, this was originally a collaboration however I have a video tutorial to help guide you step by step. In addition to showing you how crochet the nesting basket step by step, I’ll be walking you through the written pattern, so if you want to improve your pattern reading skills this is perfect for you! Tools & Materials The yarn I used for this project is Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in the shade Potpourri. I love the quality of this yarn, especially the Pink, Purple and Teal flecks of colour. These baskets are created using 2 strands of yarn together, which creates a much sturdier basket. Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cone Hook Size: 5mm Hook (US H) Darning needle Embroidery Scissors Stitch markers Lily Sugar n Cream Cone Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, then pull through. Slip Stitch(s): ss: Insert hook, yarn over, then pull through stitch and loop on hook. Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Finally, Yarn over and then pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Pin for Later Pattern Notes Skill Level: Beginner Gauge: 12 sc and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with 2 strands of yarn worked together. You will find a small, medium and large option to create as part of the pattern. Written in US terms, however in the video I will be working in UK terms. It’s really handy to get to grips with both sets of terms as it can help you out a lot in the future. Join all rnds with sl st to first sc. Crochet Nesting baskets in the bathroom Nesting Baskets Pattern Access the FREE written pattern for these Crochet Nesting Baskets HERE. I would highly recommend that you download and print out the pattern in order to follow along with the video to help improve your pattern reading skills. download your free pattern here video tutorials Please see below the time stamps to help you find the different parts of the pattern in the video: Preparing yarn 3:22 | Foundation: 4:38 | Rd1: 5:44 | Rd2: 7:44 | Rd3: 9:36 | Rd4: 11.37 | Rd5: 13:59 | Rd6: 15:48 | Rd7: 17:44 | Rd8: 19:59 | Last rd: 20:51 I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne Oval Nesting Basket Pattern Oval Nesting Baskets Are you obsessed with crocheting nesting baskets? If like me you can’t get enough of these versatile baskets I have another design for you to try. Below is a video tutorial to make an oval basket which would make a perfect giftable hamper or storage for larger items around the home. Ideas To Fill Your Nesting Baskets If you loved this project, maybe you’re now looking for other crochet projects to fill your basket with and give as a gift! Why not try making our crochet face scrubbies, wash cloth and a scrunchie to make the ultimate self care hamper? See below for lots of crochet gift ideas below for you to explore. Face Scrubbies These face scrubbies are made of a beautiful cotton yarn and super simple to make. A great luxury self care item thats gentle on the face to add to your baskets if gifting a hamper of self care goodies. click here for the PATTERN Wash Cloth Another great addition to your self care hamper would be these lovely eco wash cloths. They are a great beginner make once again and there’s a step by step video tutorial to help you long the way. grab the pattern here Crochet Scrunchies Hair scrunchies are a lovely gift to add to a self care package for a friend or family member. Customise them to the colours they love and add a touch of luxury by using a velvet yarn. free PATTERN: click here Sleep Mask To complete your handmade hamper, why not make this super adorable sleep mask? This will introduce cross stitch into your crochet skill set if you haven’t tried it before and makes the perfect self care gift yo yourself or someone else. get the pdf pattern here More Crochet Homeware Crazy about crochet homeware? If you love the idea of crochet storage around the home, check out the ‘You can Crochet with Bella Coco’ book which features a pencil case pattern and a pattern to create another type of basket. Storage Basket Pencil Case The Crochet Community Keychain Quick and Easy Crochet Gifts Do you love crocheting to give? If so I have so many quick and easy crochet gift ideas or a way to embellish your finished baskets? Check out our Crochet Hearts blog where we take you through more gift inspiration and also how to crochet hearts to embellish your finished crochet projects. They’re a great stash buster too if you’ve got any of that gorgeous Sugar ‘n Cream yarn left! KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!212Shares Further Reading... Free Pattern: Anthropologie Inspired Crochet Cushion July 16, 2024 Learn how to Crochet a Door Mouse January 13, 2020 Make the Minty Al Fresco Tunisian Crochet Dining Set August 13, 2020 11 Comments Connie February 27, 2019 at 11:47 pm I couldn’t download your pattern for the cute nesting Baskets Directions were confusing in downloading process. Please help! Reply Sarah-Jayne February 28, 2019 at 7:07 pm Hi Connie. As the pattern is downloaded via the Yarnspirations website, I would suggest that you contact them for support as I do not have access to their database. Thanks. Reply Jean Marsden May 3, 2021 at 11:51 am I agree, I couldn’t find the pattern, the link took me to ‘Yarnspirations’! Reply Makepeacemade March 9, 2019 at 9:59 am These are so cute! Yet another project to add to the list 🙂 Do you think they would wash well? I’m just thinking I could do some to have in my kitchen on my new shelves (when I eventually get them in) as part of the pretty, just for display type area. May also do some for the small one for her little trinkets and hair bits and bobs. Reply Cheriesmiles March 30, 2019 at 4:51 pm This is the best project! So quick and easy. I’m a beginner too. It gave me so much confidence. I want to make so many more!!! Thank you so much! Reply Dorothy Stewart April 1, 2020 at 2:08 pm I am in love with these little baskets. One question that I have that I can’t find the answer to in the written instructions is when you slip stitch to join your row and then chain one does that chain one count as your first single crochet? So for example on a medium you should have 40 single crochets if that chain one counts is a single crochet then you actually only add 39. My Stitch count keeps coming out different on every row. Reply Jean Marsden June 20, 2020 at 5:24 pm Hi Sarah-Jayne, Thank you for a very clear video. I am making the large basket at the moment. Why do we need a stitch marker when building up the sides as it is all double crochet? Thank you. Jean Reply Gemma Bolton August 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm Hi Sarah-Janye, thank you so much for teaching me to crochet! Your videos are fabulous. I love these baskets but chose a ribbon yarn to make them. I was also considering making some placements using the same technique. I’ve found though that my work looks gappy in places between the rounds – isn’t this because the yarn isn’t right for this project, or because of my technique? I’m using an 8mm crochet hook and the yarn is pretty chunky. Thanks again Reply Caitlin Barr December 18, 2020 at 4:28 am Hi and thank you so much for the tutorial. I’m in a time crunch and was wondering if this could be done similarly with acrylic size 4 yarn? Would it just not be as stiff or would it be all wrong? Thanks again! Reply Debra Duesterhaus November 3, 2021 at 6:49 pm Hi Bella, thank you for your video tutorials. They are easy to follow and very helpful.. I have made several styles of baskets and they tend to collapse . Can you recommend a way to reinforce a basket to make more sturdy? Thank you Reply 10 Crochet Storage Basket Ideas - Yarns Whimsy March 22, 2026 at 11:42 am […] Nesting baskets are one of the nicest crochet storage ideas because they look beautiful both when they are in use and when they are stacked together. That alone gives them a very styled, modern feel. Instead of making just one basket, you make a coordinated set in different sizes, which is perfect for rooms where you want small storage options that still feel cohesive. In general construction terms, nesting baskets are usually worked with the same stitch pattern and shaping but adjusted in scale, so they feel like a matched collection. This makes them ideal for sorting craft bits, desk supplies, hair accessories, clips, chargers, cosmetics, and all the little items that tend to get lost. They are also great for gifting because a set always feels a bit more special than a single basket. If you enjoy projects that are repetitive in a satisfying way and love the idea of organised storage that still looks decorative, this is a lovely route to try. Tutorial […] Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
