Free Crochet Heart Basket with Flower Basket Divider Pattern – 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along
If you’ve been looking for a crochet project that combines function, beauty, and a little bit of heart — literally — then this is the pattern you’ve been waiting for. This free crochet heart basket pattern comes complete with a flower basket divider, making it one of the most unique and charming storage baskets you’ll ever make. Whether you’re crafting it as a gift, a home décor piece, or just because you love a good crochet challenge, this design delivers all three in one gorgeous project.
To make things even more exciting, we’re hosting a 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along so you can follow along in real time, ask questions, share your progress, and be part of a community of crocheters who are all making this basket together. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the pattern, the materials, the stitches, and how to join the LIVE event.
What Is a Crochet Along (CAL)?
If you’re new to the crafting world, a Crochet Along — or CAL — is an event where crocheters work through a pattern together over a set period of time. Think of it like a book club, but instead of reading chapters, you’re crocheting sections of a project. The host shares the pattern in installments (or all at once), and everyone works through it at the same pace, sharing photos, tips, and encouragement along the way.
This 3-Day LIVE CAL means we’ll be going live each day to walk through a new section of the pattern. Day one focuses on building the heart-shaped base. Day two brings the sides and walls of the basket together. Day three is all about creating the flower basket divider and finishing touches. By the end of day three, you’ll have a fully completed, beautiful crochet heart basket ready to display or give away.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
There are thousands of crochet basket patterns out there, but this one stands apart for several reasons.
The heart shape makes it instantly recognizable and gift-worthy. Unlike a standard round or square basket, the heart silhouette gives this project a personality. It looks adorable on a shelf, on a coffee table, or tucked into a bathroom corner holding rolled hand towels.
The flower divider is a game-changer. Instead of one big open basket, you have two separate compartments divided by a crocheted flower that rises from the center. You can use one side for one type of item and the other for something different — think jewelry and hair ties, succulents and candles, or small snacks at a party spread.
It’s beginner-friendly enough to be accessible but interesting enough to keep experienced crocheters engaged. If you can work a magic ring, single crochet, and a few basic increases, you have all the skills you need to complete this basket.
The pattern is completely free. No Ravelry download, no email sign-up required — just come to the LIVE event or follow along below with the written pattern.
Materials You’ll Need
Before we dive into the pattern, let’s talk supplies. Gathering your materials ahead of time means you won’t have to pause mid-project to hunt down a hook or run to the craft store.
Yarn: You’ll want a medium-weight (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn. Cotton holds its shape well and is ideal for structured baskets. Choose at least two colors — one main color for the basket body and a contrasting color for the flower divider. A third accent color for the flower center looks beautiful but is optional. You’ll need approximately 300–400 yards of the main color and about 100 yards of the contrasting color.
Hook: A 5.0mm or 5.5mm crochet hook works well with most Category 4 cotton yarn. If your basket tends to come out loogy or floppy, size down half a millimeter. If your tension is very tight and the fabric feels stiff, size up.
Stitch markers: These are essential for a shaped project like this. You’ll use them to mark the beginning of rounds and the increase points that define the heart shape.
Scissors and a tapestry needle: For cutting yarn and weaving in ends at the finish.
Optional: A small piece of non-slip rug liner cut to fit the bottom of the finished basket can help it hold its shape and keep it from sliding on smooth surfaces.
Understanding the Heart Shape
The secret to a crocheted heart basket is in how you build the base. Unlike a round base that expands uniformly, a heart base is worked in two bumps at the top and tapers into a V at the bottom. To achieve this, you’ll work two separate oval sections and then join them at the center, creating the distinctive double-lobed top of the heart.
Once the base is complete, you’ll work the sides in joined rounds going upward, with very minimal shaping needed because the heart shape naturally defines the structure. The key is to keep consistent tension so the walls rise cleanly without flaring outward.
The Full Free Pattern
Abbreviations
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
MR — magic ring
inc — increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
BLO — back loop only
sp — space
rep — repeat
rnd — round
Part 1: The Heart Base (Day 1 of the CAL)
Step 1 — Make the two top lobes
You’ll begin by making two identical oval shapes. These will become the two bumps at the top of the heart.
For the first oval: Chain 8. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in the next 5 chains (6 sc total along one side). Work 3 sc in the last chain (turning the corner). Continue back along the other side of the chain, working 1 sc in each of the remaining 5 stitches. Work 2 sc in the final stitch to close the oval. You should have approximately 16 stitches around your first oval. Slip stitch to join and fasten off. Leave a long tail for joining.
Repeat this process to make a second identical oval.
Step 2 — Join the two ovals
Place the two ovals side by side with their flat sides facing inward, touching each other. With your main color and a new length of yarn, slip stitch into the innermost stitch on the first oval. Work around the entire outside edge of the first oval with single crochet, stopping when you reach the point where the two ovals touch. Work a single crochet into the innermost stitch of the second oval and continue around that entire oval with single crochet. When you return to the first oval and reach the top, slip stitch to the start to join.
At this point, you’ll have a figure-eight or simple connected shape. The joining point in the center will become the dip at the top of the heart, and you’ll begin forming the bottom point of the heart as you work the increases.
Step 3 — Shape the heart bottom
Continue working rounds of single crochet around the entire joined shape. On each round, work 2 increases at the bottom of the shape (at what will become the bottom point of the V). Place these increase points about 2 stitches apart and adjust their placement slightly with each round to create the tapered V shape. Work 3 rounds this way, moving the increase points gradually closer together to form the point.
By the end of round 3, you should see a clear heart silhouette forming when you look at your work flat. The two lobes are at the top and the bottom is coming to a gentle V.
Work 2 more rounds without any increases to even out and firm up the base.
Part 2: Building the Basket Walls (Day 2 of the CAL)
Step 4 — Begin the sides
To transition from the flat base to the upright sides of the basket, you’ll work the next round through the back loop only (BLO). This creates a clean fold line that gives the basket a sharp, defined edge where the base meets the walls.
Round 1 of the walls (BLO): Single crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join.
Round 2 onward: Work in both loops as normal from this point. Single crochet in each stitch around. You do not need to work any increases or decreases — the heart shape will naturally hold itself as you build the walls.
Continue working rounds of single crochet until the walls reach your desired height. For a shallow tray-style basket, 4–5 rounds is ideal. For a deeper basket that can hold more bulky items, work 8–10 rounds.
Step 5 — Add texture to the walls (optional)
If you want a more textured look on your basket walls, you can alternate between single crochet and a simple stitch pattern. One lovely option is to work the wall rounds in a combination of single crochet and half double crochet in an alternating pattern (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc around). This creates a subtle woven texture that adds visual interest without complicated stitches.
Another option is to work 2 rounds in your main color followed by 1 round in your contrasting color for a simple striped effect that ties in the colors you’ll use for the flower divider.
Step 6 — Finishing the top edge
On the final round of the walls, work 1 round of slip stitches or reverse single crochet (also called crab stitch) for a neat, polished edge that won’t curl or stretch over time. This small finishing step makes a big difference in the overall appearance of your basket.
Fasten off and weave in your ends on the basket body. Set it aside while you work on the flower divider.
Part 3: The Flower Basket Divider (Day 3 of the CAL)
This is where the magic happens. The flower divider sits in the center of the basket, resting along the seam where the two heart lobes meet. It creates two distinct compartments and adds a three-dimensional floral element that makes the basket look like a piece of art.
Step 7 — Make the divider base strip
With your contrasting color, chain a length that matches the straight center line of your basket from the dip at the top to the point at the bottom V. This will typically be about 20–25 chains depending on how large your basket is.
Work 1 row of single crochet back along the chain. Turn and work 1 more row of single crochet. You should now have a flat strip that you’ll anchor along the center of the basket interior.
Use your tapestry needle and a length of yarn to whipstitch the strip firmly along the center seam of the basket, securing it at the top dip and the bottom point. Make sure it stands upright and divides the basket cleanly in half.
Step 8 — Make the large flower
The showpiece of this entire pattern is the large crocheted flower that sits at the top of the divider strip.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Slip stitch to join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch — repeat around. You’ll create 6 small chain loops.
Round 4: In each chain-3 space, work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). This creates 6 rounded petals. Slip stitch to join.
For a second layer of petals (highly recommended for fullness): Slip stitch to the back of the work between two petals from Round 4. Chain 4, sl st in the space between next two petals — repeat around to create 6 longer chain loops behind the first layer.
Round 5 (back petal layer): In each chain-4 space, work (sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc). Slip stitch to join.
For the flower center: With your accent color (or a button if you prefer), work a magic ring with 6 sc and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the tail to sew the flower center onto the middle of the completed flower.
Step 9 — Attach the flower to the divider
Position your finished flower at the top of the divider strip, right at the center dip of the heart basket. Use your tapestry needle to sew it securely to the strip and to the top edge of the basket walls on either side. The flower should sit slightly above or flush with the top rim of the basket.
Step 10 — Make smaller accent flowers (optional)
If you want to add more floral detail, make two smaller flowers using only rounds 1 through 4 of the flower instructions above. Attach these to either side of the main flower or scatter them along the outer rim of the basket for a garden-inspired finish.
Tips for Success
Keep your tension consistent, especially on the heart base. Inconsistent tension is the number one reason a shaped base comes out lopsided. If you find one side larger than the other, block the finished base with light steam before building the walls.
Mark your increase points on every round. Even if you feel confident about where they are, stitch markers save time and prevent mistakes that are hard to fix after several rounds.
Don’t skip the BLO round when transitioning to the walls. It’s tempting to just keep going, but that one round makes the difference between a basket with crisp sides and one that looks like a bowl.
When attaching the divider strip, take your time with the whipstitching. A loose divider will collapse inward over time. A few extra minutes of careful stitching means your divider stays upright and functional for years.
How to Join the 3-Day LIVE CAL
The LIVE sessions will be streamed on our YouTube channel and Facebook group. Each session runs approximately 60–90 minutes and follows the daily sections of the pattern outlined above. Here’s the schedule:
Day 1 covers the heart base from start to finish. Come with your yarn wound and your hook ready. We’ll complete the full base together and you should have a flat heart in hand by the end of the session.
Day 2 builds the walls. We’ll discuss how to customize the height, try out the optional texture stitch variation, and finish the top edge. This is also a great session for questions about substituting yarn weights.
Day 3 is the most anticipated — flower divider day. We’ll make the large flower step by step, talk about color combinations, attach everything together, and take a virtual tour of everyone’s finished baskets.
Even if you can’t join live, every session will be saved and available to watch at any time. The written pattern above can be followed independently at your own pace as well.
Gifting and Display Ideas
Once your heart basket is complete, the possibilities for how to use it are genuinely delightful. A few favorite ideas from the crochet community include filling one side with dried lavender sachets and the other with a small scented candle for a spa-inspired gift set. Another popular use is as a jewelry holder on a vanity — rings and earrings on one side, bracelets and hair ties on the other. For Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, fill both sides with small chocolates or hand-written notes and you have a gift that required real skill and heart to create.
As a home décor piece, a heart basket looks beautiful on a bookshelf holding small succulent pots, on a kitchen counter holding seasoning packets, or on a child’s dresser holding barrettes and small hair accessories.
Share Your Finished Basket
When you complete your heart basket, we’d love to see it. Share your photos in the comments below or tag us on Instagram and Facebook using the community hashtag for this CAL. Seeing the different color combinations and creative uses that crocheters find for this pattern is one of the most joyful parts of hosting a CAL, and your photos may be featured in future posts and social media highlights.
This pattern is free to use for personal projects and for gifts. If you sell finished items made from this pattern, please credit the original design. Thank you for being part of this creative community, and we can’t wait to see your finished heart baskets.
Happy crocheting — see you at the LIVE!
