# Coral Peony Crochet Basket Free Crochet Pattern
Coral peony! This beautiful storage basket in warm coral is decorated with a lush peony applique. It’s functional, it’s gorgeous, and it’s the basket that elevates your storage.
Sturdy basket with a peony accent. The coral is warm and inviting, the peony adds elegance. Perfect for the living room or bedroom.
Coral with peony — beautiful storage. Sturdy cotton for a functional basket.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in coral (approx. 400 yards) and cream (approx. 50 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 10 inches diameter and 8 inches tall
The Pattern
Basket Base
With coral, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 SC into the ring, join. (8 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join. (16 SC)
Round 3: *SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (24 SC)
Round 4: *SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (32 SC)
Round 5: *SC in the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (40 SC)
Continue increasing until the base is 10 inches across.
Basket Sides
Rounds 1–16: SC in the back loop of each stitch around, join. This creates sturdy sides.
Peony Applique
With cream, make a magic ring.
Round 1: 12 SC.
Round 2: *Ch 2, 3 DC in the next stitch, Ch 2, slip stitch,* repeat 6 times. Make a second smaller layer in coral. Stack and sew to the basket front.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Work tightly for a sturdy basket that holds its shape!
- The peony should be full and lush.
- This basket in sage with cream peony is equally beautiful.
Beautiful storage — coral peony charm!
