Knit Stitch Basket with Handles

**[For more free Sweet Softies patterns, check me out][1]** ~~~ **Introduction:** The Knit Stitch Basket pattern provides easy instructions for crocheting a simple, chic, and functional basket featuring the "knit stitch"! This basket is relatively quick to work up, yet maintains a lovely look. While it is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern with video tutorials and photo references, there are many ways to customize it to give it a unique and special look! For example, play with different yarn colors, or add embellishments (e.g., buttons, flowers, bows) to make it the perfect, personalized item for your home or as a gift to a cherished one! **Size:** Base diameter: 10 inches Basket height: 6 inches **Level:** Familiar Beginner. Requires knowledge of or willingness to learn the stitches used (below) and changing colors. **Stitches/Terms Used (US Terminology):** Ch: chain Sl st: slip stitch (insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops) Sc: single crochet Inc: increase (insert two sc in one stitch) Dec: decrease (sc two stitches together) BLO: back loops only KS: knit stitch [Click here to find video tutorial][2] RSC: reverse single crochet [Click here to find video tutorial][3] **Materials:** Jumbo weight [7] yarn in bottom color (Smoke) and top color (Ivory) (I used nearly 2 full skeins of Bernat Maker Big in the colors: Smoke & Ivory) 9mm hook Scissors This pattern is © Sweet Softies (www.sweetsofties.com). For personal use only. You may not copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website, Etsy shop, or Facebook page. No wholesale. www.sweetsofties.com www.instagram.com/SweetSofties (@SweetSofties) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sweet-softies www.etsy.com/shop/Sylemn www.facebook.com/SweetSofties www.youtube.com/SweetSofties www.pinterest.com/SweetSofties [1]: http://www.sweetsofties.com/p/free-patterns.html [2]: https://www.youtube.com/sweetsofties [3]: https://www.youtube.com/sweetsofties