Unique Handmade Crochet Cocoon Hanging Basket Tutorial For Home Decor

Imagine the cozy charm of a handmade crochet cocoon hanging basket, a perfect nook for your favorite plants or treasures. With a simple swirl of yarn and the rhythmic dance of a crochet hook, this project brings warmth and style into any corner of your home.

Crochet Cocoon Hanging Basket

Materials Needed:

• Woolies Thick and Quick Size 6 Super Bulky Yarn (~106 yards, Peanut color)
• Size K (6.5 mm) Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Blunt Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Tape Measure

Measurements:

• Diameter: ~5.5 inches
• Height (including handle): ~6.5 inches
• Depth: ~7 inches
• Circumference: ~23 inches
• Handle Hole: ~1 inch

Pattern:

Round 1:

• Start with a slip knot, chain 2.
• Make 6 single crochets (sc) in the first chain.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc (you can place a marker to help locate the join).

Round 2:

• Chain 1, make 2 sc in the same stitch.
• Add a marker (optional), then 2 sc in each stitch around.
• You should have 12 sc at the end of this round.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

After Round 3:

• Repeat the pattern from Round 2.
• After completing this round, you will have 24 sc.

Round 4:

• Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch.
• 1 sc in the next two stitches, then 2 sc in the following stitch.
• Repeat this pattern (2 sc, 1 sc in the next two stitches) around.
• End with 32 sc, join with a slip stitch.

Round 5:

• Chain 1, sc in each stitch around.
• Maintain 32 sc as in Round 4.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

For Round 6:

• Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next three stitches.
• Repeat (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in the next three stitches) around.
• End with 40 sc, join with a slip stitch.

Round 7:

• Chain 1, sc in each stitch around without increasing.
• Should still have 40 sc.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 8:

• Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch.
• Then sc in the next four stitches.
• Repeat (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in the next four stitches) around.
• End with 48 sc, join with a slip stitch.

For Round 9:

• Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, maintaining 48 sc.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 10:

• Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, then sc in the next five stitches.
• Repeat pattern around to end with 56 sc.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 11 & Round 12:

• Repeat Round 9, maintaining 56 sc.

After Round 13-16:

• Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch (increase).
• Sc in each stitch around until the last stitch, make 2 sc in the last stitch (increase).
• Each round increases by 4 sc, follow this pattern till round 16.

Round 17 (Decrease to form a cocoon shape):

• Chain 1, skip the first stitch.
• Single crochet two stitches together (SC2tog), then sc in the next two stitches.
• Repeat (SC2tog, 1 sc in the next two stitches) around.
• Chain 10 to create a handle. Join with a slip stitch.

Round 18:

• Slip stitch in each stitch around to tighten the rim.
• Work 12 sc into the chain space of the handle to strengthen and shape it.
• Join with a slip stitch, and finish off by weaving in the ends.

Finishing Touches:

• Secure and weave any remaining tails with a blunt needle.

Optional:

• Create a strap at the base of the handle to reinforce it, using remaining yarn.