Free Crochet Heart Basket with Flower Basket Divider Pattern — Join the 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along!
If you’ve been looking for a crochet project that’s equal parts practical and adorable, you just found your next obsession. This free crochet heart basket with flower basket divider pattern is everything you want in a weekend project — it’s beginner-friendly enough to follow along without frustration, detailed enough to feel like a real accomplishment, and the finished result is the kind of thing you’ll want to make in every color you own. Better yet, you don’t have to tackle it alone. We’re hosting a 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along, and you’re officially invited.
Whether you’re new to crochet baskets or you’ve been making them for years, this pattern brings something fresh to the table. The heart-shaped body gives the basket a sweet, romantic silhouette that makes it perfect for gifting, for organizing small items on a vanity, for holding trinkets on a bookshelf, or for filling with Easter candy or Mother’s Day flowers. The flower basket divider is the detail that really sets this pattern apart — a three-dimensional floral divider sits inside the basket, creating two separate compartments while doubling as a decorative element. It’s functional, it’s beautiful, and once you make one, you’ll immediately want to make another.
Let’s walk through everything you need to know before the crochet along begins, including the full free pattern, materials list, stitch guide, and tips to set yourself up for success.
Why a Crochet Along?
Before we get into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why a crochet along makes such a difference for a project like this.
Crochet is often a solitary hobby. You sit down with your yarn and hook, follow a pattern, and work through it at your own pace. That’s one of the things many of us love about it. But there’s something uniquely energizing about making something at the same time as hundreds or thousands of other crafters. You catch each other’s mistakes. You share photos of your progress. You celebrate together when a tricky section finally clicks. You get to ask questions in real time and hear the answers live, which is a completely different experience from hunting through comment threads hoping someone already asked what you need to know.
The 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along format breaks this pattern into manageable daily segments so you’re never overwhelmed. Each day covers a distinct section of the basket, and by the end of Day 3, you have a finished object you’re genuinely proud of. The live format means I’ll be crocheting right alongside you, showing each step on camera, answering questions as they come in, and sharing tips I’ve learned from making multiple samples of this pattern before publishing it.
If you can’t join live, don’t worry — all three sessions will be recorded and available to rewatch. But there’s something special about being there in real time, so I hope you’ll join us for at least part of it.
Materials You’ll Need
One of the great things about this pattern is that it doesn’t require a long or expensive materials list. Here’s what to gather before Day 1:
Yarn: You’ll need a bulky or super bulky cotton or cotton-blend yarn for the basket body. Cotton gives the basket structure and helps it hold its shape without needing any stiffener. Two contrasting colors work beautifully here — one for the main basket body and one for the flower divider. You’ll use approximately 150–200 yards for the main color and about 80–100 yards for the divider flower and accent color. T-shirt yarn, macramé cord, or chunky craft yarn also work wonderfully if you want an extra-sturdy result.
Hook: A 5mm or 6mm crochet hook works well for most bulky cotton yarns. If you’re using T-shirt yarn or macramé cord, size up to a 7mm or 8mm hook. The goal is a tight enough tension that the fabric holds its shape but not so tight that working into the stitches becomes difficult.
Stitch markers: You’ll need at least four. These are essential for tracking rounds in the basket base and for marking the heart shaping points.
Scissors and a tapestry needle: For finishing and weaving in ends.
Cardboard or plastic canvas (optional): Cutting a piece to fit the bottom of the basket gives extra rigidity if you plan to use it for heavier items.
That’s genuinely everything. No special tools, no hard-to-find supplies. If you already crochet regularly, there’s a good chance you have everything you need in your stash right now.
Stitch Guide and Abbreviations
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here are the stitches you’ll use:
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
MR — magic ring
FLO — front loop only
BLO — back loop only
inc — increase (two stitches worked into the same stitch)
dec — decrease (sc2tog unless otherwise noted)
2dc-cl — two double crochet cluster
The flower divider uses a simple five-petal flower construction worked flat and then shaped by joining at the center. Each petal uses a combination of ch, dc, and tr stitches to create a rounded, dimensional shape. If you’ve never made a crochet flower before, Day 2 of the crochet along is dedicated entirely to the divider, and I’ll walk through each petal step by step.
The Full Free Pattern
Day 1: The Heart Basket Base and Body
Base — Working in the Round
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc repeat around, join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc repeat around, join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc repeat around, join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc repeat around, join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc repeat around, join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc repeat around, join. (48 sts)
You now have a flat circular base with 48 stitches. Place a stitch marker in any stitch — this is your round marker.
Shaping the Heart
This is where things get exciting. Creating the heart shape requires working into specific sections of the round in different ways to create the two lobes at the top and the pointed bottom.
Identify your center back stitch (directly opposite your round marker) and place a second stitch marker there. Count 12 stitches to the left and place a marker there, and 12 stitches to the right and place a marker there. These three markers define the three key points of your heart.
Round 9 (transition to walls, BLO): Ch 1, sc in BLO of each stitch around, join. (48 sts) This round creates the defined edge between the base and the walls.
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in each stitch to the first side marker. At the marker stitch, work 1 sc + ch 2 + 1 sc into the same stitch (this begins the center dip of the heart). Continue sc to the center back marker. At the center back stitch, work a dec over that stitch and the next (this creates the point at the bottom of the heart when the basket is viewed from above). Continue sc to the second side marker, work 1 sc + ch 2 + 1 sc into the marker stitch, sc to the end of the round, join.
Rounds 11–14: Continue working in rounds, maintaining the ch-2 spaces at the two side markers (work sc, ch 2, sc at each of these points each round to keep the lobe definition) and working a dec at the center back marker each round to maintain the pointed bottom.
Round 15: Ch 1, sc evenly around, working sc into each ch-2 space (not over the chain, but into it), join. This smooths out the shaping and prepares the basket for the final border.
Round 16 (border): Ch 1, hdc, dc alternating around the entire rim, join with sl st. Fasten off main color.
Your basket body is complete. Set it aside while it’s still a little pliable — you can gently shape it into a more pronounced heart as you go.
Day 2: The Flower Basket Divider
The flower divider is a flat piece worked in the accent color that sits across the inside of the basket, resting against the walls on each side and creating two separate compartments. It’s made in two parts: the divider strip itself and the dimensional flower at the center.
The Divider Strip
Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc across. (24 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail for attaching.
You now have a long, narrow rectangle. Fold it in half widthwise and place it inside the basket to check the fit — it should span from one wall to the other snugly. If your basket is slightly larger or smaller depending on your gauge, add or subtract a few chains from your starting chain.
The Flower
Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 5 sc into the ring, join. (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3, sl st into the ring between the next two sc repeat 5 times to create 5 chain-3 loops. These are your petal bases.
Round 3 (petals): For each petal, work into the ch-3 loop: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc. Sl st to the base of the next petal chain. Repeat for all 5 petals. (5 petals complete)
Round 4 (back petals, optional for extra dimension): Working behind the front petals, find the sl sts from Round 2 and work ch 4, sl st between each pair of front petals to create 5 more loops. Work sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc into each ch-4 loop. These back petals will peek out from behind the front petals and give the flower a fuller, more dimensional look.
For the flower center, use a small amount of the main color to work 5–6 sc into a magic ring, join, and fasten off. Stitch the center onto the flower.
Assembling the Divider
Lay the flower onto the center of the divider strip and sew it in place using your tapestry needle and a matching yarn end. Then, using the long tails you left on the divider strip, sew each end of the strip to the inside walls of the basket, positioning it so the flower sits upright at the center. You may want to use a small amount of yarn to tack down the strip at one or two additional points along the basket walls so it stays stable when the basket is in use.
Day 3: Finishing, Handles, and Customization
Optional Handles
Handles turn this basket into something you can carry around, which makes it even more useful as a gift basket or an Easter basket. To add handles, find the two points at the tops of the heart’s two lobes (the highest points on each side of the center dip).
At one lobe top, attach your yarn, ch 20 (or more for a longer handle), count 10 stitches along the rim from your starting point, and sl st to attach. Work back along the chain in sc for a neat, sturdy handle. Repeat on the other lobe for a matching second handle.
Stiffening Your Basket
If you want a firmer basket that holds its shape on display, there are a few options. A simple mixture of equal parts white school glue and water brushed over the outside of the basket and allowed to dry on a bowl or form works well for cotton yarn. Commercial fabric stiffener spray is even easier — just spritz, shape, and let dry. If you’re using the basket for something functional rather than decorative, stiffening is entirely optional since cotton yarn already provides a lot of natural body.
Weaving in Ends
This is the least glamorous part of any crochet project, but a few minutes spent weaving in ends properly means your basket will look polished and last a long time. Thread each tail onto your tapestry needle and weave through at least four to five stitches in different directions to secure it, then trim close to the fabric.
Customization Ideas
This is where the 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along really comes to life, because the chat fills up with everyone sharing their color combinations and modifications. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
For a Valentine’s Day version, work the basket in deep red with a white or pink flower divider. For spring and Easter, pastel combinations like mint and coral, lavender and yellow, or sky blue and cream are stunning. A natural cotton basket in undyed ecru with a terracotta flower gives a more earthy, boho feel that works beautifully in modern home décor. For a baby shower gift, white with a soft yellow flower, filled with small baby items, is a gift anyone would be thrilled to receive. You can also skip the flower entirely and use the divider strip with a simple bow or a crocheted leaf motif instead.
Tips for a Great Crochet Along Experience
Join early. Even five minutes before the stream goes live gives you time to test your audio and video, say hello in the chat, and settle in before we start crocheting.
Prepare your materials the day before. Nothing is more frustrating than realizing mid-stream that your yarn is still in the bag from the craft store. Wind your yarn into cakes or balls, check that your hook size is right, and have your stitch markers within reach.
Don’t worry about keeping up in real time. If you fall behind during a live session, pause the stream, catch up at your own pace, and then jump back in. The whole point is to crochet together, not to race.
Take photos of your progress and share them. During the crochet along, I’ll be sharing a hashtag where everyone can post their in-progress and finished baskets. There is genuinely nothing more motivating than seeing a gallery of the same pattern in dozens of different colors and yarn weights — it shows you just how versatile and wonderful this pattern is.
Ask questions freely. If something isn’t clicking, ask in the chat. There are no silly questions during a crochet along. Chances are, if you’re confused about something, at least a dozen other people watching have the same question.
Skill Level and Who This Pattern Is For
This pattern is designed for beginners who are comfortable with the basic stitches (single crochet, double crochet, working in the round) and for intermediate crocheters who want a fun, fast project with a creative twist. If you’ve made at least a few small projects and feel confident reading a pattern, you’re ready for this. The heart shaping and the flower are the two sections that require the most attention, which is exactly why we’re covering them in detail during the live sessions.
If you’re a complete beginner, I’d recommend spending an hour or two practicing your tension and working a few small circles before the crochet along begins. That foundation will make Day 1 feel much more comfortable.
How to Join the 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along
The crochet along will be hosted live on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you’ll be alerted when each session goes live. The schedule is as follows:
Day 1 covers the basket base and body, Day 2 covers the flower divider, and Day 3 covers finishing, handles, and customization. Each session runs approximately 60 to 90 minutes, with extra time for Q&A at the end. All three sessions will remain available on the channel as replays after the live streams end, so you can always come back and rewatch any section you want to review.
Pin this post so you can find the free pattern easily during the crochet along. I’d also recommend bookmarking the stitch guide section — you’ll want to refer back to it, especially during the flower construction on Day 2.
Share Your Finished Basket
When your heart basket is finished, I genuinely want to see it. Post your finished project photos and tag me — seeing
