How To Crochet Basket Bottom Circle (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Starting crocheting a basket with a thick circle as the bottom base gives your basket sturdiness and durability. You’ll be on your way to crocheting beautiful, functional baskets by mastering this simple step. Luckily, this tutorial teaches how to crochet a basket bottom circle that is perfect for all skill levels. In this way, you will ensure your basket ends nicely.

Materials List

Yarn – Use a durable yarn like cotton in super bulky weight. Tutor used the T-shirt yarn.
Crochet Hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker

How To Crochet Circle For Basket Bottom

To crochet a circle for a basket bottom, start by making a magic ring, which allows you to adjust the ring’s size by pulling the yarn tail. Then, crochet several single crochet stitches (usually 6) into the ring for the first round. For the second round, increase every stitch by making two single crochets into each stitch from the first round. Continue increasing systematically in subsequent rounds: for example, in the third round, make one crochet in the first stitch, then two single crochets in the next, repeat this pattern, and adjust the pattern as needed to keep the circle flat. Keep increasing until the base reaches your desired size. This creates a flat and sturdy circle, perfect as a basket bottom.

Basic Stitches

The primary stitches for the crochet circle are the