This post gives information and a pattern for a hand knit basket. There are many items to create with super bulky (size 6) weight yarn. I wanted to find something that was simple, practical and useful. Patterns came up for everything from heavy blankets and plushies (what I call stuffies) to beanies and baskets. I was already working on a blanket pattern (entrelac, for my mom). Plushies don’t seem too practical for me to knit. I have a favorite knit hat pattern that is my go-to with chunky yarn (Squarshy hat). Therefore, I wanted to attempt knitting a basket.

There are many patterns for knit baskets, both paid and free. Previously, I have knit the Oodles basket and the Entangle basket, both by Deja Joy, on Ravelry. Someone gifted me a kit for each of those from craftsy. Both of those projects were enjoyable and produced a lovely basket. However, I wanted something a little different.

Practical, simple to make (even for beginners), adaptable and useful were the particulars I was searching for in a knit basket. I found some patterns for a hand knit basket with those qualities, but none of the patterns were just right. So, I decided to come up with one on my own. I did not look thoroughly, but there might be a hand knit basket pattern that is the same or very similar.

I call my pattern a Kalmia basket. A Kalmia basket is a useful pouch to set somewhere. It conveniently holds small items such as hair ties, wrapped candies, washcloths, reusable face scrubbies and more. Please see the pattern below for what I did.