I’d be happy to help you with a description of a crochet hexagon basket tutorial along with a free pattern! Crochet baskets are wonderful for organizing and adding a touch of handmade charm to your space. Here’s a basic tutorial and pattern for creating a crochet hexagon basket:

Crochet Hexagon Basket Tutorial

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your desired color(s)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually around 5mm or H/8)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet

Instructions:

Hexagon Base:

  1. Make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (18 dc)
  4. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc)
  5. Continue this pattern, increasing by 6 stitches in each round until you have your desired hexagon size. For example:
    • Round 4: Increase to 30 dc
    • Round 5: Increase to 36 dc
    • Round 6: Increase to 42 dc

Sides of the Basket:

  1. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
  2. Repeat this round until the basket reaches your desired height.

Handles (optional):

  1. Decide where you want your handles to be and skip those stitches.
  2. Join your yarn with a sl st in the next st.
  3. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st across the handle opening. Turn.
  4. Repeat this row until the handle is the desired width.
  5. Fasten off and repeat on the other side.

Finishing:

  1. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
  2. Block your basket if desired by wetting it and shaping it to your desired dimensions. Allow it to dry completely.

This is a basic hexagon basket pattern, and you can customize it by using different colors, adding embellishments, or adjusting the size and height to your preferences. Remember to use the appropriate yarn and hook size for the finished basket to hold its shape properly. Enjoy creating your crochet hexagon basket!