The Spike Stitch Basket & Tray (Crochet)

The step-by-step photos are super clear, so even with my clumsy fingers I got the stitch pattern down on the first try. My basket came out so sturdy that I'm using it to hold all my craft supplies, and the texture looks way fancier than what I'd expect from bulky yarn.

The super bulky yarn makes this work up so fast, I finished the basket in one evening while bingeing a show. It’s surprisingly sturdy once it’s done, and the spike stitch texture gives it that handmade look that plain baskets just don’t have.

I’m usually too impatient for crochet patterns, but this one moved fast with the super bulky yarn, and my basket was done in a single weekend. The spike stitch texture gives it a woven look that’s way more polished than the price suggests. I’ve already started a second one as a tray for my keys.