How to Crochet Scrap Yarn Baskets

Welcome to Crafty Patti! In today’s video, I’ll show you How to Crochet Baskets: Scrap Yarn into Beautiful Crochet Baskets, Trivets & Bags

DON'T LET YOUR SCRAP YARN GO TO WASTE!

I’ll show you a simple crochet formula that transforms all your leftover yarn into beautiful and practical projects—like trivets, storage baskets, and market bags!

Whether you have tiny scraps or larger leftovers, this method lets you mix and match colours for a unique, handmade look.

What you will learn:
-How to use a crochet formula for different projects
-Tips for combining scrap yarn without tangling
-Ideas to make your creations sturdy and stylish

Links to videos I mentioned in this tutorial:
MULTI-STRAND YARN HACK
   • GENIUS YARN HACK | Crochet & Knit with Mul...  

MESSY YARN – LEARN HOW TO MAKE YARN CAKES
   • Learn to Make Yarn Cakes in Minutes  

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Supply List & Amazon paid links:
8mm crochet hook: https://amzn.to/411xcMf

1" black faux leather: https://amzn.to/3CXuUFN

Leather punch pliers: https://amzn.to/4i2zUHY

-Yarn in any weight (about 1 shopping bag full for a large basket)
-Toilet paper rolls + tape (for the tangle-free multi yarn hack)
-Ruler
-Scissors
-L / 8mm crochet hook
-Large-eyed darning needle (one dull end, one sharp)
-2 pieces of 1” faux leather, 24” long (for each handle)
-Scrap paper, pencil, compass (optional – to make a hole template)
-Paper punch
-Punch pliers

SINGLE CROCHET FORMULA TO MAKE A CIRCLE:
ABBREVIATIONS: SC = single crochet | INC = increase | SLST = slip stitch

1 6 SC into magic ring → 6
2 INC into each stitch → 12
3 INC, 1 SC → 18
4 INC, 2 SC → 24
5 INC, 3 SC → 30
6 INC, 4 SC → 36
7 INC, 5 SC → 42
8 INC, 6 SC → 48
9 INC, 7 SC → 54
10 INC, 8 SC → 60
11 INC, 9 SC → 66
12 INC, 10 SC → 72
13 INC, 11 SC → 78
14 INC, 12 SC → 84
15 INC, 13 SC → 90
16 INC, 14 SC → 96
17 INC, 15 SC → 102
18 INC, 16 SC → 108
19 INC, 17 SC → 114
Finish with SLST to the first stitch of the last round

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