Gratitude Grabber Basket
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about gratitude and looking at life with a more positive take. Our last couple of years have been progressively more and more difficult, and to be honest, I’ve had a hard time keeping a positive attitude. Which is where this awesome Gratitude Grabber project comes in!
This little basket is made to be filled with gratitude. Every time something you’re truly grateful for happens, simply jot it on a small piece of paper and toss it in this basket. Soon your basket will be overflowing, and you’ll probably be aware of more of the little amazing things that happen daily in life.
This free crochet basket pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn and size 5.5mm (I/9) crochet hook. I used Red Heart Super Saver.
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Gratitude Grabber Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: Approximately 200 yards of worsted (4) yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
- Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (I/9)
- Yarn or Tapestry Needle
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this project. Basket measures approx. 9 inches (23cm) in height.
Abbreviations
- CH: Chain
- DC: Double Crochet
- FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
- SC2tog: Single Crochet the next 2 sts together
- **: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified
“Next stitch” refers to the very first stitch of the round if used at the beginning of a round.
This pattern is written in US terms
Crochet Basket Pattern
Bottom of Basket
Using Color 1, create a magic circle with 9 DC stitches in the center, slip stitch into first stitch to join in the round, CH2
Round 1: 2 DC sts in each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (18 total sts not including turning chain)
Round 2: *2 DC sts in next stitch, DC in next stitch* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (27 total sts)
Round 3: *2 DC sts in next stitch, DC in each of next 2 sts* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (36 total sts)
Round 4: *2 DC sts in next stitch, DC in each of next 3 sts* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (45 total sts)
Round 5: *2 DC sts in next stitch, DC in each of next 4 sts* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (54 total sts)
Edges of Basket
Round 6: Working in back loop only, DC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2 (54 total sts)
Round 7: FPDC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Repeat Round 7 until your project measures approx. 3.5 inches (9 cm) in height from the start of the edges.
Pick up Color 2 yarn and alternate between working with the two colors as designated. For a clean color change, complete the final yarn over of the DC before the new color using the new color yarn. Loosely float the yarn back to the beginning of the heart each round.
Round 8: FPDC each of the next 27 sts (Color 1), FPDC next stitch (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 26 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 9: FPDC each of the next 26 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 3 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 25 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 10: FPDC each of the next 25 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 5 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 24 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 11: FPDC each of the next 24 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 7 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 23 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 12: FPDC each of the next 23 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 9 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 22 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 13: FPDC each of the next 22 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 11 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 21 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 14: FPDC each of the next 22 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 5 sts (Color 2), FPDC the next stitch (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 5 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 21 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 15: FPDC each of the next 23 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 3 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 3 sts (Color 1), FPDC each of the next 3 sts (Color 2), FPDC each of the next 22 sts (Color 1), slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Drop and cut Color 2 yarn and continue working with Color 1 only.
Round 16: FPDC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH2
Round 17: FPDC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH1
Rounds 18&19: SC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch, CH1
Round 20: SC each of the next 9 sts, CH12, skip each of the next 10 sts, SC each of the next 17 sts, CH12, skip each of the next 10 sts, SC each of the next 8 sts, slip stitch into first stitch, CH1 (34 total sts / 2 chain spaces of 12 chains each)
Round 21: SC each of the next 9 sts, 12 SC sts into chain space, SC each of the next 17 sts, 12 SC sts into chain space, SC each of the next 8 sts, slip stitch into first stitch, CH1 (58 total sts)
Round 22: SC each stitch around, slip stitch into first stitch.
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.
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What a marvelous idea. Will make one for each of my grandchildren for Christmas.
Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Gratitude this something I do every day pray for my smallest blessing.
It is a good thing to practise as it brings forward the happenings of
the day. This is a BUSY time in your life and getting swamped with the
daily rituals one must do with a small growing family is all consuming.
I am glad to hear you are making a effort to see the blessing in your daily life now. All too often we just get through life and it has gone
all too fast. Keep building and sharing your thoughts. Happy day!
Battling so many things, illnesses, finances, mental health, everything it seems. And so much of it beyond my control. I try to count my blessings and remind myself to be grateful and show gratitude but I fall behind and struggle with it. I pray to remember and do better. I just keep asking for help to be a better me.
Thank you, for sharing even more.
Thank you so much for this pattern what a great idea!!!
Very cute basket. Thank you for the pattern. Gratitude to God is life changing.
My favorite way to lift my spirits is to make a special effort to appreciate the beauty around me. I have friend who is very sensitive to beauty. When I was deep in grief and the world was muted, I tried to look at my surroundings through her eyes. My heart was lifted by the love of my friend and the beauty she could see.