How to Crochet Pumpkin Basket with Drawstrings for Fall
Fall treat basket is the pumpkin basket, and here is an innovative crochet pattern for this useful project! With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this pumpkin and leaf basket and pouch that holds its shape well, has a drawstring with beads for closing, and you can choose from three appealing color combos. The basket is so detailed that the ends of the drawstring have the pumpkin vines and two shade leaves. However, you can crochet one within an hour thanks to the quick tutorial. It will need working in rounds and still get the same pumpkin slice effect.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet one or a set of three of these crochet pumpkin baskets for fall & Halloween, continue reading this post till the end. It is worth crocheting!
About the Designer: The designer behind this pouch and basket pumpkin is @RajutanFina – formerly known as @RajutanFina, she has the most detailed miniatures projects like a Vespa and an Eiffel Tower, crochet T-shirt, car, bags, keychains, and flower arrangements. She always tries the things that are around us but never get enough attention to be crocheted perfectly. Her library is known for its step-by-step tutorials for intricate and unique crocheted items.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingNote: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Pumpkin Pouch Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. For crocheting the ribbing as-you-go in the rounds, you will be using the back post double crochet along with the chain stitch. The whole pumpkin basket is worked using these techniques. For the upper edging of green yarn, you will be using the lace techniques, including the slip stitch, chain skipping, and double crochet.
The leaves, as usual, need the stitches of different heights at the same time, like hdc, tr, and dc plus chains. Color changes, and for the string you will be using, the single crochet.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 35 minutes ONLY (You may not have seen such a detailed pumpkin basket pattern, and since it teaches a lot of things from creating beaded drawstrings, lacework, shaping and more, the tutorial is worth watching.)
Personalization Tips: The project is so complete that you may not need any additions, but the tutor has suggestions. Choose from orange, pink, and yellow pumpkin colors. You can also stuff the pouch and create a home decor for the Thanksgiving table. The leaves seem a bit large, which you can reduce by decreasing the number of rounds.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this fall and Halloween basket with a pumpkin shape:
Pink Polycheri Yarn (double-stranded) A type of synthetic yarn/thread, doubled for strength and thickness.
Crochet Hook (Hakpen) – Size 6 (Rose brand). The metal crochet hook.
- A round Wooden bead with a big hole
Techniques with One-Line Guides
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this pumpkin bag:
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC): Yarn over, insert hook around the post from back to front to back, yarn over, pull through, and complete as a double crochet.
Chain Stitch (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSlip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Chain Skipping: Skip the indicated number of stitches and continue with the next stitch in the pattern.
Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
