[Paid Pattern] Rainbow Stripes Crochet Easter Basket

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Every Easter, I end up buying one of those flimsy paper baskets at the dollar store, filling it with grass and chocolate eggs, and thinking: why don't I just make one?

This Rainbow Stripes Crochet Easter Basket is exactly the answer to that question. It's bright, it's cheerful, it holds a lot of eggs, and honestly — it's the kind of thing little ones will want to keep using long after Easter Sunday is over. And the best part? You can make it in a single evening.

This adorable basket was designed by Jen Maude of Jam Made, who has a real gift for creating colorful, fun projects that are actually enjoyable to work on. The rainbow stripes give it such a happy, festive look — and the little bow on the handle is the kind of detail that makes everyone go aww.

About Jen Maude of Jam Made

Jen Maude is the designer behind Jam Made, a collection of original crochet patterns with a playful, colorful personality. She designs with a warmth that comes through in every stitch — her projects are always fun to make and even more fun to give away. You can browse all of her patterns on her Ravelry designer page.

The Rainbow Stripes Easter Basket is one of her most loved designs. It uses a simple structure — worked in the round — with stripes of color that you can completely customize. Want all pastels? Go for it. Want the full rainbow? Do it. The basket becomes whatever you make it.

Find Jen’s patterns on Ravelry →

Why I Love This Basket

I've seen a lot of crochet Easter baskets over the years, and most of them look like baskets. This one looks like a celebration. The rainbow stripes catch the light, the bow adds just the right amount of charm, and it has a shape that actually holds its structure — which not all crocheted baskets do.

It's also a quick make. You don't need an entire weekend. Sit down with your favorite show queued up, and you'll likely have a finished basket by the time you go to bed.

What to Fill It With

The fun doesn't stop at the basket! Here are some ideas for what to tuck inside:

Small crocheted items — a few crocheted Easter eggs, a tiny bunny, or a crochet chick make adorable fillers that feel extra special when they're handmade too.

Chocolate eggs and candy — the classic! The sturdy base of this basket means even the heavy chocolate eggs won't tip it over.

Mini spring flowers — a few stems of fake tulips or daisies tucked in around the sides look gorgeous in photos and make the whole thing feel like a proper spring centerpiece.

A little gift — hair accessories, stickers, small books, or a bath set. This basket makes a lovely handmade gift basket for an adult too, not just for kids.

Tips From Me Before You Start

Choose colors you love. The pattern gives you freedom to pick your own color palette, and that's half the joy. Lay out your yarn colors before you start to see how they look together. Even a small shift in the order can change the whole look of the basket.

Work tight for structure. For baskets, a slightly tighter tension than you normally use helps the finished piece hold its shape better. If your basket is flopping over, try going down a hook size.

The bow is worth the extra few minutes. I know it's tempting to skip it, but the bow on the handle is what makes this basket stand out. Don't skip it!

Make more than one. Seriously — once you've made the first basket, the second one goes twice as fast. Make a set of three in different color combinations and you have the cutest Easter display.

Block it lightly if needed. If your finished basket isn't sitting flat at the bottom, a light spritz of water and a few minutes with a hair dryer will usually sort it right out.

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Happy hooking, and happy Easter! 🐣

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