Tulip Crochet Basket

The perfect handmade project to welcome spring.

With the arrival of spring and Easter — and also thinking about a gift idea for Mother’s Day or a lively decoration for the home — the desire to create something beautiful, colorful, and useful with your own hands grows stronger. The tulip crochet basket is the perfect answer to this desire: a small creative project, easy to make and with a great decorative impact.

One basket, a thousand emotions: the tulip blooming between the threads.

The tulip basket starts with a magic ring made using lycra tape, then it's worked upwards in height and followed by a color change to create tiny stems, and another color change for making the tulips. This material ensures stability and support for the structure.
Once you reach the desired height, the basket comes to life with a beautiful bubble stitch, a three-dimensional stitch that mimics the petals of a blooming tulip. Each stitch is like a petal blossoming between your fingers, turning the basket into a true textile sculpture. You can vary the size depending on its intended use — make it smaller like our pink tulip version for Easter eggs, or larger like the fuchsia tulip version for a plant holder. Let your creativity run wild!

What do you need to make a tulip basket?

Materials used.

For our project, we chose a perfect combination to create a basket suited for springtime.

Material List

• 1 Lycra Light Hazelnut
• 1 Lycra Light Sage
• 1 Lycra Light Fuchsia
• 1 crochet hook size 7
• Stitch markers

• hazelnut lycra lycra
• fuchsia lycra crochet hook stitch markers

Free PDF pattern.

Inside this article, you’ll find a free downloadable PDF with all the steps to create your own tulip crochet basket, explained step-by-step.

To download it: CLICK HERE.

Why make a tulip basket?

• Because it’s beautiful to look at, useful, and perfect for any occasion. A project ideal for those who want to decorate their home with handmade details or for those looking for original seasonal gift ideas.
• An Easter decoration with a chic touch: fill it with eggs, chocolates, or decorated cookies to impress your guests.
• A gift made with love: paired with a blooming plant or a scented candle, it becomes a special and personalized present.
• A creative project for everyone: even beginners can enjoy trying out the bubble stitch and achieve a stunning result.

Colors and inspiration.

Spring is the season of colors and light, so go ahead and use tape yarn in pastel, neutral, or vibrant shades. Powder pink, sage green, lilac or white — choose the color that best represents you or matches your home decor.

When and where to use it.

The tulip basket is versatile: it can be a centerpiece, a holder for your skincare items, a small desk container, or a unique gift idea. And if you pair it with other smaller baskets or use different colors, you can create a truly decorative spring corner.

It’s not just a project, it’s a moment just for you. Crocheting is relaxing, helps clear your mind, and sparks creativity. And at the end of it all, you’ll have an item that tells a story about you — your taste, your patience, and your passion.

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