Knitted Little Easter Baskets

Create your very own charming Easter baskets by knitting them from scratch. These small baskets are perfect for holding Easter eggs, candies, or small gifts. You can customize them with different colors and patterns to make each one unique. Knitting these baskets is a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your Easter celebrations. Handmade knitted Easter baskets make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. They are not only adorable but also practical for storing small items. You can fill them with goodies and use them as Easter decorations around your home. Knitting these little baskets is a delightful way to showcase your crafting skills and spread Easter cheer to your loved ones.

Basket Pattern

Cast on 41sts

Knit 4 rows

Stocking stitch 4 rows

Knit 2 rows

Shape Bottom of the basket

1^st Row: *K8, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (37sts)

2^nd Row: S1, *p7, p2tog tbl, repeat from * to end of row (33sts)

3^rd Row: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (29sts)

4^th Row: S1, *p5, p2tog tbl, repeat from * to end of row (25sts)

5^th Row: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (21sts)

6^th Row: S1, *p3, p2tog tbl, repeat from * to end of row (17sts)

7th Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (9sts)

Cut yarn (leaving a short ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.

Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Handle:

Cast on 4sts

Knit 45 rows

Cast off

Join onto the opposite side of the basket

Darn away ends

Decorate if desired

Optional: Cut out a circle of thin card to line the base (around 2¼“ in diameter)

Fill the basket with chocolate mini eggs