Looking for a fun Frankenstein crochet project for Halloween? The Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket is a spooky and practical container that’s perfect for collecting candy and treats. This Frankenstein crochet basket also makes a fun Boo Basket, toy basket, or yarn basket, with plenty of room for goodies. It's made seamlessly in one piece - and a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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A Monster of a Stashbuster!
The Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket is made using less than 2 skeins of Bernat Blanket yarn - I dug through some odds and ends for this one! It works up super fast with this super bulky (6) yarn and a 7mm crochet hook. The only additional supply is the safety eyes - and you can swap them out for embroidered ones if you prefer!
When made in the same yarn, the Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket is washable, dryable, and usable year after year!
Why You Should Make the Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket
The Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket joins the Ghost Treat Basket in adding a little Halloween fun to your holiday! This smiley guy features a tall, roomy design - perfect for holding candy, treats, toys, yarn, or whatever little things need a spooky-season home.
It's so quick and fun to crochet! Simple color changes and a little crooked smile give this basket plenty of personality, while the simple fold-over construction makes it a practical project you'll pull out year after year!
Oh, and did I mention there is NO SEAMING!? The Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket is made in one continuous piece, all worked from the Right Side, with just 6 ends to weave in when you're done.
The finished basket is double-walled so it's sturdy, strong, and stands up on its own even when totally empty - just like the Ghost Treat Basket! Make one for yourself, make it a set, and crochet a few to give as Halloween gifts or use as treat baskets for the whole family.
Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket
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7.0mm crochet hook - Furls Streamline
220 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g; 220 yds)
Color A: Coal (black) - 153 yds
Color B: Malachite (green) - 67 yds
Gauge: 10 hdc x 8 rows = 4" (10cm)
Size: 8" tall, 7" wide across inner basket (actual container portion)
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket Tutorial - COMING SOON
Special Stitch:
Popcorn - Work 4 dc sts into indicated st, remove hook from active loop, insert hook in first dc made, then back into the active loop, pull active loop through top of first dc.
Frankenstein’s Monster Treat Basket Instructions
Rnd 1 [RS]: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, hdc 10 in the ring; join and pull ring closed. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around; join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around, join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, * hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, join. (50 sts)
Rnds 6 - 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, *hdc in the next 3 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join. (40 sts)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in the next 6 sts; rep from * around, join. (35 sts)
Rnd 19: Working entire rnd in BLO, ch 1, *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, hdc in last st, join. (52 sts)
Rnds 20 - 22: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join. After Rnd 22, break yarn and seamless join.
Rnd 23: With Color B, and working entire rnd in BLO, join to first st with hdc, hdc in each rem st around; join.
Rnds 24 - 30: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join.
Rnd 31:Â Ch 1, hdc in the next 16 sts, popcorn in the next st, hdc in the next 25 sts, popcorn in the next st, hdc in the last 19 sts; join.
Rnd 32: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; break yarn and seamless join.
Rnd 33: With Color A, and working entire rnd in BLO, join to first st with hdc, hdc in each rem st around; break yarn and seamless join.
Finishing and Assembly
Turn the basket Wrong Side out.
Fold the basket over itself at Rnd 19, so that the unused front loops show at the top edge of the basket and the RS of Rnd 33 is on the outside bottom.
Add Safety Eyes: Insert the eyes between Rnds 25 and 26, from the RS. Be sure to add them on the opposite side from the seam, and space them evenly between the Popcorn stitch arms. Only go through one layer of the basket, as seen above. Take a few moments to double-check the spacing of the eyes before adding the backs and making them permanent.
Add Smile: Use a short length of Color A and the yarn needle to sew on a simple smile - as shown, or however you like!
I hope you enjoy creating your own Frankenstein's Monster Treat Basket! If you share on socials, I would love to see it! You can always tag me @mooglyblog!
The Fine Print
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