This jute basket is crocheted from colored jute twin and can be made in an afternoon. Making a basket from jute twine requires knowledge of three common crochet stitches: the chain stitch, single crochet stitch and the slip stitch. Even beginning crocheters can undertake this easy project.
Materials for Crocheted Jute Basket
Materials to make this basket: 2 skeins of green or beige jute twine and size 3-5 crochet hooks. Hook size is adjusted according to thickness of twine.
- 2-3 skeins of jute garden twine, 140'/ 43m, 3-ply
- Number 4 hook
How to Crochet a Round Jute Basket
This basket is started with a beginning loop. Loop allows for first row of stitches. After first row is completed, tail is pulled to tighten center ring.
Basket bottom
Row 1: Beginning loop: cast stitch on hook and CH 1, 8 SC in loop, SS to join
Row 2: 2 SC in each stitch (16 stitches), SS to join
Row 3: 2 SC in each stitch (32 stitches), SS to join
Row 4: 1 SC in each stitch, SS to join
Row 5: 1 SC in each stitch, SS to join
Row 6: 2 SC in each stitch, SS to join
Row 7-10: 1 SC, SS to join
Row 11: SC in front of each stitch; SS to join, CH 1, turn. This row forms the outside edge for the bottom of the basket, additional rows form the sides.
Basket side
Rows 12-17: SC in each stitch, SS and fasten off. This uses up second roll of jute twine. Roll basket edge outward.
(For a larger basket, a third skein of twine can be used. Edge should be rolled for a stiffer basket.)
Crocheted Jute Basket Pattern Notes
- Select hook size depending on the thickness of jute.
- Pull a strand of twine through first stitch to mark where each row begins. Because of the fuzzy look of jute, it may be hard to determine the actual first stitch.
- Crochet in first stitch for each round (some patterns call for a CH 1 before proceeding with each row but this leaves a visible loop in the joining span).
- When attaching the new skein, the new strands should be woven in at the joining area. Raffia can vary in color and joining it at the seam will help the new color to blend better. Carry the extra two strands from the first and second skein at the back of the work and make sure to crochet in, as the row is worked.
- A larger basket can be made using 3-4 skeins of jute twine. Edge should be folded to add stiffness.
Crocheted jute baskets make functional and attractive decor items for the home.
Caution: jute fiber is rough so caution is necessary to guard against blisters.
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Melody Rhodes - M. Rhodes is author of the Bedbug Books. She's been published in Canada, U.S. U.K. & NZ and has won awards for her poetry/prose.
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