Becky Basket

**One pattern, two unique basket designs.** SALE Get 30% off my pattern release on Ravelry! Offer valid through August 14th (6.30 €). **Becky Basket** is a versatile knitting pattern featuring two stylish designs in one: a minimalist basket with wide handles and a basket with twisted handles and a drawstring closure. Both versions share the same base construction, allowing you to choose the finishing details that best suit your style. The basket is worked seamlessly from the center of the base in the round, using an easy-to-memorize Knot Stitch pattern. Clear step-by-step instructions and accompanying video tutorials guide you through every stage of the project, including the handles, finishing techniques, and optional bag base insert. *The videos are recorded in Russian with automatically generated English subtitles, while text and charts are fully available in English.* Designed for non-stretch plant fibers such as linen, cotton, or raffia, Becky Basket is both functional and elegant—perfect for everyday use, summer outings, or home storage. **Finished Size** (standard size, easily adjustable): * Base diameter: 22–23 cm * Height: 24–25 cm * Width: 33–36 cm * Handle length: approx. 60 cm **Gauge:** Exact gauge is not essential. Knitting a swatch in the Knot Stitch pattern is recommended to find your preferred fabric and see how it behaves after washing. **Yarn:** * Version 1 **Lang Yarns Crealino** 6 skeins (approx. 380–430 m) * Version 2 **ISPIE Raffia** 2 spools (approx. 380–430 m total) **Needles:** * Version 1: 2.75 mm and 4.0 mm * Version 2: 3.25 mm and 4.5 mm **Additional materials:** * optional bag base insert * crochet hook * stitch markers * tapestry needle * scissors * tape measure * safety pins **Skills used:** * working in the round * decreases * grafting * I-cord * finishing