{"id":9414,"date":"2025-09-23T16:38:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9414"},"modified":"2025-09-23T16:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:38:45","slug":"crochet-mini-bear-basket-with-t-shirt-yarn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9414","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Mini Bear Basket With T-shirt Yarn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf6 Materials Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>T-shirt yarn (or any bulky cord yarn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crochet hook sized appropriately for the yarn (bulky hook, often 8-12 mm depending on yarn thickness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors and tapestry needle to weave in ends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll make a <strong>mini bear basket<\/strong>: first you crochet a flat round base, then build up the sides, and finally add cute rabbit ears to the sides. It\u2019s worked mostly in single crochet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd27 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a reconstruction of what\u2019s shown in the video. Some stitch counts are approximate (because they aren\u2019t always shown), so adjust as needed to keep the shape looking good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Base Rounds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Round 1<\/strong>: Start with a magic ring (or adjustable loop), then make <strong>6 single crochets (sc)<\/strong> into the ring. Pull tight to close. Join with a slip stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 2<\/strong>: <em>2 sc in each stitch around<\/em> (i.e. increase every stitch) so you double the stitch count from Round 1. Join with slip stitch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 3<\/strong>: Increase pattern: likely <em>1 sc in first stitch, then 2 sc in next stitch<\/em>, repeated around. Join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 4<\/strong>: Continue increasing in a spaced pattern (for example <em>1 sc each in two stitches, then 2 sc in the next<\/em>, repeat) to enlarge the base. Join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep doing rounds with increases until your base is the diameter you want for the bottom of the basket (so it\u2019s flat, not cupping).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sides of the Basket<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start building the side walls<\/strong>: once the base is big enough, stop increasing. From this point, work rounds of single crochet around without increasing, to form the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue crocheting rounds of single crochet until you reach the height you want for the basket (mini size in this case). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7LWuu8GznBE&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rabbit Ears<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To make the <strong>ears<\/strong>, attach yarn at the top edge on the front side (where you want each ear). Chain a number of stitches for the base of the ear (e.g. chain 6 or so).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then build up the ear shape by working stitches into those chain stitches: slip stitch or single crochet, half-double or double crochet depending on the shape, increasing a little so the ear has a nice curve, then working back down. The video shows a symmetrical style ear with increases in an arch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make two ears, one on each side of front of basket. Weave yarn ends neatly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-3.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finishing Touches<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optionally add a border round around the top edge to make it neat (one round of sc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weave in all loose ends. If desired, block lightly so the base lays flat and the basket stands well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd Tips for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your tension fairly tight with t-shirt yarn so the basket holds its shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count your stitches at the end of each base round to ensure even increases so the base stays flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position the ears evenly spaced so the rabbit look is symmetrical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your basket seams or top edge feels floppy, you may add a reinforcing round or use a thicker hook for that row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video Tutorial: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mAKzNpTSyLk\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mAKzNpTSyLk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\uddf6 Materials Needed \ud83c\udf1f Overview You\u2019ll make a mini bear basket: first you crochet a flat round base, then build up the sides, and finally &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":9415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crochet"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.12 - 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