Seaside Drop Hanging Basket Set Crochet Pattern

This set has three separate crocheted pieces: two identical teardrop-shaped hanging pockets and one round open basket with straight sides. All three are worked in one dusty denim-blue chunky cotton. Dense single crochet gives the fabric a sturdy, braided texture, so the pieces keep their shape when filled with rolled washcloths, soap bars, or pump bottles.

The style is calm and coastal. There is no colorwork and no lace, only a clean shape and solid stitches. Each pocket has a rounded bottom and a low front opening. Its back narrows to a point, which ends in a hanging loop bound with a yarn wrap. The round basket is a simple cylinder with a firm rim.

This pattern uses US crochet terms. Each hanging pocket measures about 7 in (17.8 cm) wide and 11 in (27.9 cm) tall, plus a 2 in (5.1 cm) loop. The round basket measures about 6.5 in (16.5 cm) across and 4.5 in (11.4 cm) tall.

Construction is simple. Every piece starts as a flat circle worked in continuous rounds. The walls are then worked even in rounds. On each pocket, the back half continues in decreasing rows to form the point. A two-round edging finishes every rim. Nothing is sewn or joined, so the three pieces stay separate.

Finished Size and Construction

• Finished size, hanging pocket: 7 in (17.8 cm) wide × 11 in (27.9 cm) tall, plus a 2 in (5.1 cm) loop
• Finished size, round basket: 6.5 in (16.5 cm) diameter × 4.5 in (11.4 cm) tall
• Skill level: Easy / advanced beginner
• Terminology: US
• Yarn weight: Bulky (#5) cotton
• Hook: 6 mm (J-10)
• Number of pieces: 3 separate pieces (2 hanging pockets, 1 round basket), not joined
• Layout: Display set (pockets hung side by side, basket on a shelf below)
• Pocket size before border: 7 in (17.8 cm) wide × 10.75 in (27.3 cm) tall
• Basket size before border: 6.5 in (16.5 cm) diameter × 4.25 in (10.8 cm) tall
• Border depth: about 0.25 in (0.6 cm) on every rim

Materials

Yarn: Choose a smooth, firm bulky cotton or cotton blend. Cord-style or tightly plied cotton works best because it doesn’t stretch when the pieces are filled. Avoid soft acrylic, which sags in a hanging pocket.

• Denim Blue: 365 g / 365 m (399 yd) total, about 4 balls of 100 g / 100 m
• Each hanging pocket: 110 g / 110 m (120 yd)
• Round basket: 145 g / 145 m (159 yd)

These amounts include about 20% extra for swatching and differences in tension.

Tools:

• 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook
• Locking stitch markers (at least 3)
• Large-eye tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Spray bottle and pins for blocking

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase: 2 sc in the same stitch
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
• sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd – round
• RS – right side

Special stitch – sc3tog: Insert the hook in the next st, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Repeat in each of the next 2 sts (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

Gauge and Checkpoints

Gauge: 12 sc × 13 rnds = 4 in (10.2 cm) in sc worked in the round.

That works out to 3 sts and 3.25 rounds per inch. Crochet tightly. The fabric should feel stiff, with no gaps between stitches.

Test with one pocket base first: stop after Rnd 6 and measure before going on.

Checkpoints:

• Pocket, Rnd 6 (36 sts): circle is 3.75 in (9.5 cm) across.
• Pocket, Rnd 7 (42 sts): circle is 4.5 in (11.4 cm) across.
• Pocket, after Rnd 16: flattened width is 7 in (17.8 cm); walls stand 2.75 in (7.0 cm) above the base.
• Pocket, after back panel: total height is 10.75 in (27.3 cm).
• Basket, Rnd 10 (60 sts): circle is 6.25 in (15.9 cm) across.
• Basket, after Rnd 24: walls are 4.25 in (10.8 cm) tall.

Too big: Go down to a 5.5 mm hook, or hold the working yarn more firmly.

Too small: Go up to a 6.5 mm hook. Don’t add stitches, because the increases depend on the 6-stitch repeat.

Hanging Pocket (Make 2)

Work in continuous spiral rounds. Don’t join or turn unless the pattern says to. Move a marker up to the first st of each round.

Base

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) 6 times. (36 sts)

Checkpoint: 3.75 in (9.5 cm) across.

Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) 6 times. (42 sts)

Checkpoint: 4.5 in (11.4 cm) across.

This is the last increase round. The walls are worked straight up from this edge without a back-loop ridge. Because the turn is soft, the pocket gets its rounded bottom.

Walls

Rnds 8–16: Sc in each st around. (42 sts each round, 9 rounds)

The walls now stand about 2.75 in (7.0 cm) above the base. At the end of Rnd 16, sl st into the next st to smooth the step left by the spiral. Don’t fasten off.

Flatten the pocket so your hook sits at one side fold. The next 21 sts form the back. The other 21 sts form the front and stay unworked.

Back Panel (worked in rows)

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each of the next 21 sts, turn. (21 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (21 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 17 sts, sc2tog, turn. (19 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (19 sts)

Rows 5–20: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Each decrease row removes 2 sts, and each even row keeps the count. Counts for each pair of rows:

• Rows 5–6: 17 sts
• Rows 7–8: 15 sts
• Rows 9–10: 13 sts
• Rows 11–12: 11 sts
• Rows 13–14: 9 sts
• Rows 15–16: 7 sts
• Rows 17–18: 5 sts
• Rows 19–20: 3 sts

Row 21: Ch 1, sc3tog. (1 st)

Don’t fasten off. The 21 rows make the back panel 6.5 in (16.5 cm) tall. Each side edge moves in by 9 sts, or 3 in (7.6 cm) at 3 sts per inch, which forms the teardrop point.

Checkpoint: the pocket measures 10.75 in (27.3 cm) from the bottom curve to the point.

Round Basket (Make 1)

Work in continuous spiral rounds, the same way as the pocket.

Base

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) 6 times. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) 6 times. (42 sts)

Rnd 8: (Sc 6, inc) 6 times. (48 sts)

Rnd 9: (Sc 7, inc) 6 times. (54 sts)

Rnd 10: (Sc 8, inc) 6 times. (60 sts)

Checkpoint: 6.25 in (15.9 cm) across. The circle must lie completely flat.

Walls

Rnd 11 (turning round): Sc in BLO of each st around. (60 sts)

The unworked front loops form a crisp ridge, so the walls rise straight up at a right angle.

Rnds 12–24: Sc in each st around. (60 sts each round, 13 rounds)

That gives 14 wall rounds. At 3.25 rounds per inch, the walls are 4.25 in (10.8 cm) tall. Sl st into the next st and go straight on to the border.

Make All Pieces

Amounts per color (Denim Blue only):

• Hanging pocket: 2 pieces, 110 g / 110 m (120 yd) each
• Round basket: 1 piece, 145 g / 145 m (159 yd)

Display layout:

[ Pocket ]   [ Pocket ]     <- wall hooks, 2 in (5.1 cm) apart
      [ Round Basket ]      <- shelf or counter below

The pieces are not joined. Each one gets its own border, below. Make both pockets before the basket so you can compare their heights side by side.

Border

Border gauge: Keep the same gauge as the body, 3 sc per inch. Edge stitches should neither pull in nor flare.

Hanging Pocket Border

Keep the Row 21 loop on your hook. The opening edge goes down one slanted side, across the front, and up the other slanted side.

Border Rnd 1:
– Work 3 sc in the Row 21 st at the point.
– Going down the first side, work 1 sc in the end of each row from Row 20 to Row 1 (20 sts).
– Sc in each of the 21 free front sts of Rnd 16 (21 sts).
– Going up the other side, work 1 sc in the end of each row from Row 1 to Row 20 (20 sts).
– Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Total: 3 + 20 + 21 + 20 = 64 sts.

Border Rnd 2: Sl st loosely in each st around, stopping at the center sc of the 3 point sts. (64 sts)

Hanging loop: Ch 16, then sl st into the same center point st to form a loop. Work 20 sc over the chain until it is fully covered. Sl st into the point again and fasten off, leaving a 24 in (61.0 cm) tail.

Wrap the tail tightly 8 times around the base of the loop, just above the point. Pass the needle up under the wraps, then weave the end down into the back panel. This forms the bound “neck” of the loop. The finished loop is 2 in (5.1 cm) long.

Why the math works: The front has 21 sts, or 7 in (17.8 cm), which matches half of the 42-st wall. Each slanted side rises 6.5 in (16.5 cm) and moves in 3 in (7.6 cm), so it is about 7.1 in (18.0 cm) long. The 20 row-end sc plus a share of the point stitches come to about 21 sts per side, or 3 sts per inch. That matches the gauge, so the edge lies flat.

Round Basket Border

Border Rnd 1: Sc in each st around. (60 sts)

Border Rnd 2: Sl st loosely in each st around. (60 sts) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Why the math works: Each border round places 1 st in each existing st (60 + 0 added). The circumference stays 20 in (50.8 cm), so the walls stay straight. The two rounds add 0.25 in (0.6 cm), for a total height of 4.5 in (11.4 cm).

Final Blocking

1. Weave in all ends on the inside and trim them.
2. Mist each piece with water until it is damp but not wet.
3. Pockets: Fill each pocket with a rolled hand towel. Lay it flat on a towel, pin the point straight up, and pin the sides to 7 in (17.8 cm) wide.
4. Basket: Slide a can or jar about 6.5 in (16.5 cm) across inside it. Press the rim smooth and push the base flat.
5. Check that both pockets measure 11 in (27.9 cm) tall.
6. Let everything dry completely, about 24 hours, before removing the pins and forms.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

• The pocket base has 42 sts, and the basket base has 60 sts.
• Each pocket’s front opening is level, with 21 free sts.
• Both slanted back edges are even and mirror each other.
• The point is centered, and the loop sits straight above it.
• The yarn wrap at the loop is tight, and the end is secured.
• The basket walls are straight, with a crisp bottom ridge.
• All rims are smooth, with no gaps or flared stitches.
• Both pockets measure 7 in × 11 in (17.8 cm × 27.9 cm).
• The basket measures 6.5 in × 4.5 in (16.5 cm × 11.4 cm).

Troubleshooting

The base cups early. Your increases are too tight. Loosen up on increase stitches only, or use a hook 0.5 mm larger for the base.

The base ruffles. You probably have extra stitches. Count every round and check the repeat.

The pocket leans to one side. Row 1 didn’t start at a side fold. Start it directly above a fold so the front and back each have 21 sts.

The point is crooked. Every odd row from Row 3 to Row 19 needs one sc2tog at each end.

The rim ruffles. You worked more than 1 sc per row end. Pull back and work exactly 20 sts per side.

The basket walls flare. Work Rnd 11 in the back loop only, and keep the wall tension firm.

The loop stretches. Cover the chain completely with sc, and add more wraps at the base.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Press the water out with a towel, reshape, and dry flat. Don’t hang the pieces while they are wet.

Final Notes

Every measurement in this set comes from the gauge of 12 sc × 13 rnds = 4 in (10.2 cm). At that gauge, the 42-st pocket wall measures 14 in (35.6 cm) around and lies 7 in (17.8 cm) wide when flat. The base, walls, and 21-row back panel reach 10.75 in (27.3 cm), and the border brings each pocket to 11 in (27.9 cm). The 60-st basket circle reaches 6.25 in (15.9 cm), and its 14 wall rounds plus the two-round rim finish at 4.5 in (11.4 cm) tall. Check each stage as you go, and the three pieces will match.

Happy crocheting!