🧶 Crochet Marshmallow Basket Tutorial (Beginner-Friendly)

 Absolutely!  Let’s go step-by-step through how to make a Crochet Marshmallow Basket — a soft, chunky, and beginner-friendly project that’s both fun and practical. This cozy basket looks like a marshmallow puff — perfect for holding yarn, toiletries, toys, or just adding charm to your room.

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 Crochet Marshmallow Basket Tutorial (Beginner-Friendly)

 What You’ll Learn

• How to crochet a basket using thick, squishy yarn
• How to work in the round
• How to create structure and shape in crochet
• A simple pattern that helps you master basic stitches

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 Materials You’ll Need

Item	Description
Yarn	Super bulky or chunky yarn (e.g. T-shirt yarn, chenille yarn, or polyester tube yarn) — approx. 150–200g depending on size
Hook	8mm–10mm crochet hook (check yarn label for guidance)
Scissors	For cutting yarn
Yarn needle	For weaving in ends
Stitch marker	Optional, for marking rounds

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 Crochet Stitches & Techniques Used

• Magic ring (or chain 2 and work into 2nd chain)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• Working in rounds

If you’re brand new, practice single crochet for a few minutes first — that’s the main stitch we’ll use!

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 Step-by-Step Instructions

 Base of the Basket

We’ll start with a flat circle.

Round 1:

• Make a magic ring, chain 1, and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
• Pull tight to close.
  → [6 stitches total]

Round 2:

• Do 2 sc in each stitch around.
  → [12 stitches total]

Round 3:

• (1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) repeat all around.
  → [18 stitches total]

Round 4 (optional for larger base):

• (2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) repeat all around.
  → [24 stitches total]

Your base should now look like a flat, round pancake — like a marshmallow squish!

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 Forming the Basket Walls

Now, we’ll build the sides.

Round 5:

• Work 1 sc in the back loops only (BLO) of each stitch around.
  This makes the edge fold up nicely!
  → [24 stitches]

Round 6–10 (or until desired height):

• Work 1 sc in each stitch around, through both loops as usual.
• No increases — this keeps the walls straight.

Tip: You can make it taller or shorter by adding or removing rounds.

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 Finishing the Edge

To give a smooth top:

Last Round:

• Work slip stitches all the way around the top edge (not too tight).

Fasten off and weave in the yarn end neatly with your yarn needle.

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 Optional Add-ons

You can make it extra adorable:

•  Add a ribbon or bow around the rim
•  Use pastel colors to get a marshmallow swirl effect
•  Crochet a small handle by chaining 10–12, then attaching both ends
•  Line with fabric if you want a more structured interior

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 Tips for Beginners

• Keep your tension loose — chunky yarn can be hard to pull through tight stitches.
• Don’t worry if the first few rounds look uneven — it evens out as you go.
• Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round.
• Try color changes to make a layered “marshmallow” look (white, pink, cream).

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 Your Finished Basket!

You now have a soft, cozy Crochet Marshmallow Basket — perfect for holding:

• Cotton pads and skincare
• Yarn balls
• Stationery or keys
• Easter eggs or candy

This project usually takes 1–2 hours for beginners and gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment!

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