Mini Pom Pom Paper Basket - Free Pattern

Happy Easter everyone!

Here's a quick make to ensure you have somewhere to store all the mini eggs the Easter Bunny brings!

The pattern is worked in the round, joining with a slip stitch at the end of each round. I used Rico Creative Paper, but anything with a bit of structure such as tshirt yarn, twine, or thick cotton yarn would work! 

If you do make the pattern I'd love to see! Tag me as #lottieandalbert or @lottieandalbert on Instagram, or find me on Ravelry under the same name! 

Abbreviations

blo       Back Loop Only
ch        Chain
dc        Double Crochet (US Single crochet)
dc2tog Double crochet two together (decrease)
flo        Front Loop Only
rnd      Round
ss        Slip Stitch
sts       Stitches

Pattern Starts

Rnd 1: Create a magic loop, 6 dc, ss into top of first dc (6sts)
Rnd 2: Ch1 (does not count as a stitch now or throughout) 2dc in each stitch around, ss into top of first dc to join (12sts)
Rnd 3: Ch1, *1dc in first stitch, 2dc in next stitch. Repeat from * until end. SS to join (18sts)
Rnd 4: Ch1, *1dc in first two stitches, 2dc in next stitch. Repeat from * until end. SS to join (24sts)
Rnd 5: Ch1, 1dc blo in each stitch around, SS to join (24sts)
Rnd 6: Ch1, 1dc in each stitch around, SS to join (24sts)
Rnd 7: Ch1, *1dc in first three stitches, 2dc in next stitch. Repeat from * until end, SS to join (30sts)
Rnd 8: Ch1, 1dc in each stitch around, SS to join (30sts)
Rnd 9: Ch1, *1dc flo first stitch, 2dc flo next stitch. Repeat from * until end. SS to join (45sts)
Rnd 10: Ch1, *dc2tog blo, 1dc blo. Repeat from * until end. SS to join (30sts)
Rnd 11: Ch1, *1dc in first 3 stitches, dc2tog across next two stitches. Repeat from * until end. SS to join (24sts)
Rnds 12-13: Ch1, 1dc in each stitch around, SS to join (24 sts)
Rnd 14: 3 x ss, dc, ch10, skip 5, sc, 5 x ss, dc, ch10, skip 5, dc, 2 x ss.

Your handles and now formed and your basket is complete! Why not finish off with some pompoms, tassels or ribbon!