Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Crafty Patti! In today’s video, I’ll show you How to Crochet Baskets: Scrap Yarn into Beautiful Crochet Baskets, Trivets & Bags
DON'T LET YOUR SCRAP YARN GO TO WASTE!
I’ll show you a simple crochet formula that transforms all your leftover yarn into beautiful and practical projects—like trivets, storage baskets, and market bags!
Whether you have tiny scraps or larger leftovers, this method lets you mix and match colours for a unique, handmade look.
What you will learn:
-How to use a crochet formula for different projects
-Tips for combining scrap yarn without tangling
-Ideas to make your creations sturdy and stylish
Links to videos I mentioned in this tutorial:
MULTI-STRAND YARN HACK
youtu.be/rPBQ4C9X6lY?si=RirOVO8G1hcThQF2
MESSY YARN – LEARN HOW TO MAKE YARN CAKES
youtu.be/pXVg-oKDOcQ?si=1F-oY7IeEKT-WlpW
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Supply List & Amazon paid links:
8mm crochet hook: amzn.to/411xcMf
1" black faux leather: amzn.to/3CXuUFN
Leather punch pliers: amzn.to/4i2zUHY
-Yarn in any weight (about 1 shopping bag full for a large basket)
-Toilet paper rolls + tape (for the tangle-free multi yarn hack)
-Ruler
-Scissors
-L / 8mm crochet hook
-Large-eyed darning needle (one dull end, one sharp)
-2 pieces of 1” faux leather, 24” long (for each handle)
-Scrap paper, pencil, compass (optional – to make a hole template)
-Paper punch
-Punch pliers
SINGLE CROCHET FORMULA TO MAKE A CIRCLE:
ABBREVIATIONS: SC = single crochet | INC = increase | SLST = slip stitch
1 6 SC into magic ring → 6
2 INC into each stitch → 12
3 *INC, 1 SC* → 18
4 *INC, 2 SC* → 24
5 *INC, 3 SC* → 30
6 *INC, 4 SC* → 36
7 *INC, 5 SC* → 42
8 *INC, 6 SC* → 48
9 *INC, 7 SC* → 54
10 *INC, 8 SC* → 60
11 *INC, 9 SC* → 66
12 *INC, 10 SC* → 72
13 *INC, 11 SC* → 78
14 *INC, 12 SC* → 84
15 *INC, 13 SC* → 90
16 *INC, 14 SC* → 96
17 *INC, 15 SC* → 102
18 *INC, 16 SC* → 108
19 *INC, 17 SC* → 114
Finish with SLST to the first stitch of the last round
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Music: Mama by Emmet Fenn (YouTube Audio Library)
Hashtags:
#ScrapYarnProjects #CrochetBaskets #CraftyPatti #CrochetTrivets #DIYMarketBag #UpcycledYarn #EasyCrochetIdeas #CrochetHack #StashBusting #CrochetForBeginners
Welcome to Crafty Patti! In today’s video, I’ll show you How to Crochet Baskets: Scrap Yarn into Beautiful Crochet Baskets, Trivets & Bags
DON'T LET YOUR SCRAP YARN GO TO WASTE!
I’ll show you a simple crochet formula that transforms all your leftover yarn into beautiful and practical projects—like trivets, storage baskets, and market bags!
Whether you have tiny scraps or larger leftovers, this method lets you mix and match colours for a unique, handmade look.
What you will learn:
-How to use a crochet formula for different projects
-Tips for combining scrap yarn without tangling
-Ideas to make your creations sturdy and stylish
Links to videos I mentioned in this tutorial:
MULTI-STRAND YARN HACK
youtu.be/rPBQ4C9X6lY?si=RirOVO8G1hcThQF2
MESSY YARN – LEARN HOW TO MAKE YARN CAKES
youtu.be/pXVg-oKDOcQ?si=1F-oY7IeEKT-WlpW
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Supply List & Amazon paid links:
8mm crochet hook: amzn.to/411xcMf
1" black faux leather: amzn.to/3CXuUFN
Leather punch pliers: amzn.to/4i2zUHY
-Yarn in any weight (about 1 shopping bag full for a large basket)
-Toilet paper rolls + tape (for the tangle-free multi yarn hack)
-Ruler
-Scissors
-L / 8mm crochet hook
-Large-eyed darning needle (one dull end, one sharp)
-2 pieces of 1” faux leather, 24” long (for each handle)
-Scrap paper, pencil, compass (optional – to make a hole template)
-Paper punch
-Punch pliers
SINGLE CROCHET FORMULA TO MAKE A CIRCLE:
ABBREVIATIONS: SC = single crochet | INC = increase | SLST = slip stitch
1 6 SC into magic ring → 6
2 INC into each stitch → 12
3 *INC, 1 SC* → 18
4 *INC, 2 SC* → 24
5 *INC, 3 SC* → 30
6 *INC, 4 SC* → 36
7 *INC, 5 SC* → 42
8 *INC, 6 SC* → 48
9 *INC, 7 SC* → 54
10 *INC, 8 SC* → 60
11 *INC, 9 SC* → 66
12 *INC, 10 SC* → 72
13 *INC, 11 SC* → 78
14 *INC, 12 SC* → 84
15 *INC, 13 SC* → 90
16 *INC, 14 SC* → 96
17 *INC, 15 SC* → 102
18 *INC, 16 SC* → 108
19 *INC, 17 SC* → 114
Finish with SLST to the first stitch of the last round
Donate to my Crafty Patti channel:
If you’d like to support me so I can continue making more fun videos, you can make a donation here:
paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZUH5VGQH38WS&source=url
Thank you so much for your kindness!
Follow me here:
YouTube: youtube.com/@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts
Facebook: facebook.com/craftypatti
Pinterest: pinterest.com/craftypatti0438/pins
Email: craftypatti60@gmail.com
Music: Mama by Emmet Fenn (YouTube Audio Library)
Hashtags:
#ScrapYarnProjects #CrochetBaskets #CraftyPatti #CrochetTrivets #DIYMarketBag #UpcycledYarn #EasyCrochetIdeas #CrochetHack #StashBusting #CrochetForBeginners
