Boo Tapestry Basket

Although I hate cold and snow but I am always excited around this time of the year as the trees are turning into the amazing shades of orange and brown. 

Schools are back and hopefully without any disruption this semester. So I had some time to work on this Halloween themed basket pattern.
I am so much into crocheting baskets these days (if you have missed the Trio Nesting basket, you can find the post here) and so I decided to come up with the Boo Tapestry Basket.
This pattern is made using tapestry crochet for both the base and sides, working in the back loops of stitches. 

For the side pumpkin face, you can get a chart for it by getting the pattern through my Ravelry store.

As always, you will find a video tutorial on my channel (I wanted to keep the tutorials short, so you will find 2 parts covering the pattern). I am working on part 2 and hopefully will have it available by Thursday.

I am going to leave you now with the pattern. You can also find an ad-free version of my patterns on my Ravelry Store.

Material Needed:

  • Weight 4 yarn in Orange and Black
  • Hook: 2.5 mm
  • 4 stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends
  • A pair of scissors

Notes:

  • The pattern is written using US Terms.
  • The whole pattern is worked by crocheting around the yarn not currently used (tapestry crochet method) to give a uniform thickness to the whole basket.
  • Chain 1 in the beginning of the round is NOT counted as a stitch.
  • Each round ends with a slip stitch to join the first and last stitches. The slip stitch is worked by inserting the hook under the back loop of the stitch.
  • Stitch markers are placed in the middle stitch of each corner (3 single crochet stitches) to easily identify where the increase takes place in the following round.
  • Number stitch abbreviation e.g., 3SC: Three single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
  • Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
  • The number in brackets at the end of each round is the number of total stitches for that round.
  • In the pattern, you will notice it is written in different colors to easily identify the color used for the stitch and a letter, B for black and O for orange are also written next to each stitch.
  • The pumpkin chart is to be repeated on each of the 4 sides of the basket.
  • The change in color is done by finishing the last single crochet stitch before a color change with the new color (yarn over and pull through the 2 loops using the new color to be used in the following stitch).

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)

B: Black Yarn
CH: Chain
MR:
Magic Ring

O: Orange Yarn

SC: Single Crochet

SC-BLO: Single Crochet in the back loop only

SL ST: Slip stitch

ST(S): Stitch(es)

Gauge:

  • 2“x 2” square: 5 rounds of single crochet in back loop

Pattern:

The Base:

Using B, start with MR

  • Round 1: SC x 8 B. SL ST to join. SL ST to join with B. (8)
  • Round 2: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 1 B, 3SC-BLO B) x 4. SL ST to join. SL ST to join with O. (16)
  • Round 3: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 2 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 1 O) x 4. SL ST to join. SL ST to join with O. (24)
  • Round 4: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 2 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.             (32)
  • Round 5: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 1 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 3 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B. (40)
  • Round 6: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 1 B) x 4. SL ST to join with O.             (48)
  • Round 7: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 1 O, SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 2 B) x 4. SL ST to join with O.             (56)
  • Round 8: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 2 O, SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 1 O) x 4. SL ST to join with O. (64)

Round 9: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, 3SC-BLO B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 2 O). SL ST to join with B. (72)

Size of square base: 4”
Round 10: CH 1, SC-BLO x 72 B. Place a stitch marker in stitch number 9. SL ST to join. Cut off yarn.

The Sides: (the number of stitches is constant in each round) – Refer to the chart

Using black yarn B, join the yarn back where the stitch marker is.
Round 11 and 12:
CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 15 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.

Round 13: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 2 B, SC-BLO x 4 O, SC-BLO x 7 B, SC-BLO x 4 O,) x 4. SL ST to join with B

Round 14:  CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 2 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 1 O, SC-BLO x 1 B, SC-BLO x 1 O, SC-BLO x 5 B, SC-BLO x 2 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B

Round 15: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 1 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 7 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 1 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.
Round 16: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 15 O). SL ST to join with B.

Round 17: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 6 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 6 O). SL ST to join with B.
Round 18: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 7 O, SC-BLO x 1 B, SC-BLO x 7 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.

Round 19: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 15 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.

Round 20: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 1 O, SC-BLO x 5 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 5 B, SC-BLO x 1 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.

Round 21: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 2 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 5 O, SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 2 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.
Round 22: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 3 O, SC-BLO x 1 B, SC-BLO x 7 O, SC-BLO x 1 B, SC-BLO x 3 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.
Round 23 and 24: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3 B, SC-BLO x 15 O) x 4. SL ST to join with B.
Round 25: Using B, SL ST x 72. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Disclaimer: You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

Japanese Knot Bag


Hello everyone. I saw the Japanese knot bags on Pinterest and wanted to give it a try in crochet. I decided to go with pumpkin colors since we are getting closer to Thanksgiving here in Canada and lots of fellow crocheters are looking for new Fall / Thanksgiving themed projects. You can definitely try it in any color you want.
I find this bag really helpful when you are on the go and wanting to have your mask and hand sanitizer handy during pandemic.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find cotton yarn in orange and green before shooting the video so in the tutorial, you will find me working with acrylic yarn. If it’s your first time crocheting bags and wondering about the material to be used, acrylic yarn has a stretch in it and that’s why it’s always advisable to either use cotton yarn or if you will got with acrylic then you need to add a lining to your bag.

I have written the directions for 2 sizes; the small one (featured in the video tutorial) and the bigger size. The pattern starts off the same for both then changes take place in round 5; as highlighted below.

For the handles, you will find 2 different numbers with one (between brackets for large size bag). 
Gauge
: N/A

Yarn: Cotton yarn of weight 4 (Orange and green) or your yarn of choice
Hook: 4 mm or hook size to match your yarn choice
Stitches Used: (US Terms)
Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull a loop through the stitch, 3 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops only, yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull a loop through the stitch, 4 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, 3 loops on the hook remaining, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Notes:
          The pattern is written for 2 different sizes, small and large.
          The chain 1 at the beginning of each row is NOT considered a stitch.
        At the end of each round / row, the total number of stitches will be mentioned between brackets
     (No) Stitch name (e.g. 2 dc): Means 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch i.e. increase
     Stitch name x (No) – e.g. dc x 3: Means one double crochet stitch into each of the next 3 stitches
     I used the invisible decrease method as explained in the video (11:40).

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
St(s): stitch(es)
DC: double crochet
DC2TOG: double crochet 2 together (explained above)
Rep: repeat
Rd: Round
RS: Right side
Sc: Single crochet
Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (used the invisible decrease)
Sl St: Slip stitch
St: Stitch
WS: wrong side
Pattern:
Using color 1, create a magic ring.
Rd 1: Ch 1, dc x 12    (12)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 2dc into each st    (24)
Rd 3: Ch 1, *2 dc, dc2tog*. Repeat *__* till the end, sl st to join      (36)
Rd 4:
Ch 1, *dc2tog x 2, 2dc *. Repeat *__* till the end, sl st to join (48)

** For the small size bag**

Rd 5: Ch 1, dc2tog across the whole rd. Sl st to join.             (48)     
Repeat Rd 5 till you finish Rd 12.

Switch to color 2
Rd 13:
Ch 1, *sc x 2, sc2tog*. Repeat *__* till the end, sl st to join (36)
Rd 14:
Ch 1, sc across the rd. Sl st to join. (36)


***For the large size bag ***
Rd 5:
Ch 1, *dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog x 2*. Repeat *__* till the end, sl st to join            (60)
Repeat Rd 6 till you finish Rd 15.

Switch to color 2
Rd (16): Ch 1, *sc x 3, sc2tog*. Repeat *__* till the end, sl st to join (48)
Rd (17):
Ch 1, sc across the rd. Sl st to join    (48)



Short Handle:
Row 1:
Ch 1, sc x 7 (8)
Row 2: Ch 1 , turn, sc x 7 (8)
Repeat row 2 till you reach a length of 8” (9”). Cut off the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the handle to the other side of the bag. Turn the bag inside out, working on the WS, start attaching the handle to the other side. Please refer to the video (16:58) for where to join the handle.

Long Handle:

Turn the bag inside out again. Now we are back to the RS. Lay your bag flat and pick the stitch on the other opposite side of where you started the short handle.
Join you yarn and repeat the same steps done of the short handle, till you reach a length of 10” (15”).
Sew the other side to the bag.

And now the bag is ready. Insert the long handle into the short one and your bag is closed.

Terms:
If you intend to sell projects made from my free patterns you find on my YouTube Channel (Erini’s Crochet Corner), Instagram account or blog, I would appreciate it if you link it back to any of my accounts on social media. Thank you and happy crocheting 🙂