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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Home Decor

    Organization Now!

    Published: Sep 20, 2013 · Modified: May 14, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 62 Comments

    Say it with me - Organization NOW! In the ongoing and never-ending battle towards organizing my home, I came up with this week's free crochet basket pattern. A fun and easy hanging basket that I've dubbed Organization Now!

    Organization Now! Get your stuff in order with this free #crochet hanging basket pattern on Moogly!

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    A Constant Battle!

    Organization is one of those things I think I'm a master of... until suddenly I look around and realize things have gotten out of hand (again).

    Stuff everywhere it isn't supposed to be, odds and ends piled up  - you know how it goes, right? Suddenly the chaos builds up til you want to shout "Serenity NOW!" And then it's time to take action!

    Inspiration Strikes!

    Organizing can look good with the Organization Now! hanging crochet basket. Which you don't have to hang - it looks great just sitting there too!

    And as written it's just the right size for my stash of microfiber cleaning cloths, or a dog leash and waste bag dispenser, or a collection of crochet hooks, or... well, you get the idea.

    It's easy to upsize or downsize as needed, and paired with one of those stick anywhere hooks you'll be on your way to a relaxed, photo ready home! At least for a few hours.

    Organization Now! Get your stuff in order with this free #crochet hanging basket pattern on Moogly!


    Organization Now! Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern

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    • US - G, 4.00mm hook
    • 150 yards Bernat Handicrafter
      (3.3 oz) worsted weight yarn in Color A, plus 3 yards of Color B
    • Click for video tutorials: magic circle; bpsc in a sc row; seamless join

    Make the Bottom/Base: (using Color A)

    Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, ch 1 and work 6 sc in the ring. Join to first sc with a sl st. (6 sts)

    Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (12 sts)

    Round 3: Ch1, sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (18 sts)

    Round 4: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (24 sts)

    Round 5: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (30 sts)

    Round 6: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * until 2 sts remain. Sc in the last 2 sts. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (36 sts)

    Round 7: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (42 sts)

    Round 8: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (48 sts)

    Round 9: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (54 sts)

    Round 10: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * until 4 sts remain. Sc in the last 4 sts. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (60 sts)

    Round 11: Ch1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (66 sts)

    Make the Sides:

    Round 12: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around. Join to first st of the round with a sl st. (66 sts)

    Round 13: Ch 2 (does not count as first st), dc in each st around. Join to first dc of the round with a sl st. (66 sts)

    Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join to first sc of the round with a sl st. (66 sts)

    Rounds 15 - 30: Repeat Rounds 13 - 14 eight times. Turn (this is the ONLY turn in this pattern, and for the remainder of the pattern you'll be working from the inside of the basket).

    Round 31 - 34: (Working from the inside of the basket) Repeat Rounds 13 - 14 twice.

    Round 35: Repeat Round 13. Break yarn and seamless join to 2nd st of the round.

    Round 36: Using Color B, and continuing to work from inside the basket, join to last round with a sl st. Ch 1 and sc in each st around. Break yarn and seamless join.

    Organization Now! Get your stuff in order with this free #crochet hanging basket pattern on Moogly!

    Make the Hanging Loop (optional):

    Using Color A and leaving a 6 inch tail for sewing, ch to desired length (25 ch shown), break yarn and finish off.  If desired, add a row of Color B sl sts to loop. Sew both ends of the loop through Round 26, so that loop is on inside of the basket. Weave in ends on outside of the basket. If desired, retain one end to sew down fold, as described below.

    Fold It Now!

    Fold over the top of the basket at Round 31, where you turned, so that Rows 31-36 are now right side out, and the fold hides where you sewed on the loop. If desired, use the remaining end from the loop to sew down the fold and add some extra security to the loop.


    The Fine Print

    Tah-dah! Now everything in your house is organized and in its place, right? Well, maybe a couple more things than before. Better leave that yarn out to make a couple more baskets...

    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. Please do not share copies of or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. You can use the green Print Friendly button below to print a copy for personal use. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. 

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    1. 1

      Romy Williams

      September 20, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Oh man, do I need this! We're moving to a new home and storage space is at a premium. This is so easy and will make a huge impact. Thank you!

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        September 20, 2013 at 12:49 pm

        😀 SO glad you like it Romy! Congrats on the move!

        Reply
        • 3

          julie

          January 03, 2016 at 5:31 pm

          What would happen if I tried making this with a super bulky yarn?

          Reply
          • 4

            Tamara Kelly

            January 04, 2016 at 8:32 am

            You'd get a bigger basket! 🙂

            Reply
    2. 5

      Ody

      September 20, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      Ohhhh.... I'm an organization nut and I'm always looking for a way to keep my countertops and spaces tidy. This is (as usual) perfect. Thank you for sharing all of your amazing patterns/ideas.

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        September 20, 2013 at 2:19 pm

        😀 Thanks Ody! I used to think I was an organization nut, but lately my house seems to disagree lol!

        Reply
    3. 7

      Jane @ Handiworking

      September 20, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      You cannot beat the combination of cute and functional ... I saved it in my Ravelry favorites. Thanks!

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        September 20, 2013 at 8:25 pm

        😀 Thanks Jane!

        Reply
    4. 9

      Rebecca

      September 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea - of course kicking myself for not thinking of it myself!!!! Can't wait to start making one, two or twenty!! Great Christmas present ideas!

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        September 22, 2013 at 1:19 pm

        😀 Thanks!

        Reply
    5. 11

      Monica

      September 23, 2013 at 11:22 am

      I just made this today. It is SO CUTE! Thanks for the awesome pattern...and all of your other wonderful patterns!
      Ps...I thought there was a typo on Round 10 (I was on a roll and didn't read the whole line), so I just did sc 8 times then 2sc around..what would have been the difference there if I followed the directions?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        September 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm

        Hi Monica, and thank you! The shifting of the increases is done to keep it more rounded, and a little less like a hexagon. When the increases are all in the same spot every line it can get a little pointy. It's not a problem though, and shouldn't affect the end result too much overall, it's just one of those little detail things. 🙂

        Reply
    6. 13

      Fyre Dunlop

      November 26, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      I use my plastic grocery bags and other plastic bags to make 'plarn' and then use this type of pattern to make everything from baskets to containers with lids. The plastic is free and stiff enough for standing alone. Plarn instructions are elsewhere on this site, but careful, it becomes addictive!

      Reply
    7. 14

      Beth

      November 27, 2013 at 1:44 am

      This is also great for those needing a purse to hang from a "walker"
      for a third or fourth "hand".

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        November 27, 2013 at 11:26 am

        Love that idea Beth! <3

        Reply
    8. 16

      Cindy Katsikas

      November 29, 2013 at 10:00 pm

      I think there a type in Round 10? When I *sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc i the next st* I get a total of 64 sts. Should it be *sc in next 8 sts...?

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        November 29, 2013 at 11:00 pm

        Yes, that should read 8! I'll go fix it now, thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    9. 18

      Linda

      March 15, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Tamara,

      I am new to crochet and I do not know how to make the basket bigger. Some of the rows increase at times in different ways. I like this pattern. I just need bigger.
      Thank you so much for your help.

      Linda

      Reply
      • 19

        Tamara Kelly

        March 15, 2014 at 9:51 pm

        Hi Linda! The increases move around a little bit to keep the bottom of the basket circular, so it doesn't become a hexagon - but if you look at the part after the asterisk, it is a consistent progression: 7 sts then an increase, 8 sts then an increase, 9 sts then an increase, etc. So for round 12 you'd have 10 sts then an increase, and round 13 would be 11 sts then an increase, etc. The moving around is done by shifting the increase stitch a little bit, and dividing the sts worked even between the first and last increase to opposite ends of the round (so they end up together when you join). I hope that makes sense!

        Reply
    10. 20

      Joann

      April 21, 2014 at 10:27 am

      Hello Tamara,
      New to this may I ask the dimensions, I'm making this for a special project and need it to be about the size of a roll of toilet paper

      Thank Joann

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        April 21, 2014 at 11:51 am

        Mine turned out just shy of 5" across on the bottom - big enough for a standard roll, but probably too small for the big rolls. To upsize it, just add another row or two of increases on the bottom before you work up the sides. 😀

        Reply
    11. 22

      Adriana

      May 27, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      What do I need to do, in order to make the bottom of the basket bigger than 5" diameter? Where do I increase for it to measure at least 10-15 inches in diameter. And isn't nr 4 for crochet hook too small?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        May 27, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Hi Adriana! I used a smaller than normal hook for this yarn in order to make a stiffer fabric. In order to make the basket bigger around, continue increasing by 6 sts every round until you have the size you want. 🙂

        Reply
    12. 24

      Dot Carroll

      May 27, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Hi, I would like to make this basket, but after looking over the pattern I do not know what a bpsc is as you start round 12 when making the sides....Please explain... Thank You, Dot Carroll

      Reply
      • 25

        Tamara Kelly

        May 27, 2014 at 9:37 pm

        Hi Dot! That is a back post single crochet - it's a kind of post stitch. 🙂 Worked like the more common back post double crochet, but without the yarn over!

        Reply
    13. 26

      Jo

      May 27, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      I need an easy crochet pattern to store my makeup mirror. The size is 8-1/2 x 8-1/2. I'd like to have drawstring at the top. Can you help me with this.

      Reply
    14. 27

      Jo

      May 27, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Oh, I forgot the width of the mirror is about 3" wide. It's one of those travel light up makeup mirrors.

      Reply
      • 28

        Tamara Kelly

        May 27, 2014 at 9:39 pm

        Hi Jo! I'd recommend you take a look at the Pampering Massage Soap Saver pattern (CLICK HERE). Leave out the puff stitches and I think it sounds like it's just what you're looking for!

        Reply
        • 29

          Jo

          May 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

          Thanks for your response but the mirror is 8-1/2"H x 8-1/2"L x 3"W. The soap saver looks great but how do I make it large enough to store my make-up mirror in? I'm not a very experienced crocheter.

          Reply
    15. 30

      Robyn

      June 01, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      Hi there..,love this pattern and design. I'm also new to crochet, can you telle how you would work from the inside of the basket on rows 15. Thanks!'

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        June 02, 2014 at 9:03 am

        Hi Robyn! Up until then, you're working from the outside of the basket - with the side you're not working on further away. When you turn, you are crocheting as if you were inside the basket, so the side you're not working on is closer to you - as if you were actually inside the basket. If that's confusing, just turn the whole thing wrong side out to crochet the remaining rows - that might be easier anyway! 🙂

        Reply
        • 32

          RoByn

          June 02, 2014 at 9:13 am

          Thanks soo much I understand now.

          Reply
    16. 33

      Molly

      June 03, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Hi! I love the patterns on your blog. 🙂

      I would like to make a much smaller version of this for hanging in my car to hold my cell phone. What's the best way to do this (or do you have another pattern you recommend)? Thanks!

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        June 03, 2014 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Molly! Thank you! I would recommend just stopping the circle when you feel it's big enough, and then start working up the sides as directed. 🙂

        Reply
        • 35

          Molly

          June 04, 2014 at 11:49 pm

          Awesome, thank you! I wondered if that would work but wasn't sure. 🙂

          Reply
    17. 36

      Kristen

      June 04, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      This is a great pattern. I'll have to try it. Can you tell me the name of the color you used? I looked up bernat handicrafter on their website, but did not see such color. In your photo it looks a little gray-ish. I would love to use the same color. Thanks for your help!

      Reply
      • 37

        Tamara Kelly

        June 05, 2014 at 11:49 am

        Thank you Kristen! When I bought it, it was called Overcast and was part of the seasonal Harvest Home Collection. However, I noticed the new collection in stores has a Nautical theme and also has a gray!

        Reply
        • 38

          Kristen

          June 07, 2014 at 10:50 am

          Thanks for your reply Tamara. I can't seem to find it on the bernat (yarnspirations) website, but I'm sure I can find a similar color. The gray is so pretty and a great neutral color.

          Reply
    18. 39

      Kyla

      June 09, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Okay so somehow I messed up. I'm on row 12 and I realized I'm already working on the inside of the basket. The bpsc made the bottom of it be on the right side out. So the "ugly side" of the circle is now on the outside of the basket since the bpsc makes the crease fold with that part on the outside. Does that mean I did the bpsc wrong? I watched your video but I don't know! I don't want the ugly side to be on the outside would you have a clue what I did wrong?

      Reply
      • 40

        Kyla

        June 09, 2014 at 10:05 pm

        Okay I did the front post... guess I should have watched it with the sound on 🙂 thank you for a great pattern!

        Reply
        • 41

          Tamara Kelly

          June 10, 2014 at 9:55 am

          Ah, glad that worked out. 😀 You're welcome!

          Reply
    19. 42

      Marrie...

      August 11, 2014 at 5:18 am

      thats clever, you put small sc so that it would look like the same st. is repeated!.. Welldun and thanks alot!

      Reply
    20. 43

      April

      October 11, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      High. I love the look of this and I have been looking for a basket that is easily sizeable. My question is this I am a very tight crocheter. I normally go up a hook size or 2 so that it looks right. Should I do that for this basket?

      Reply
      • 44

        Tamara Kelly

        October 12, 2014 at 10:26 am

        Well, with baskets you want them to be firm (generally speaking) so if it's not too tight to work comfortably, then you're fine as is!

        Reply
    21. 45

      Cheryl M

      November 04, 2014 at 12:06 am

      Thanks for this hanging basket pattern! I've been looking for something to be able to hang my stash on the wall in my craft room to make room for everything else! I'm going to try this with some t-shirt yarn and make them bigger, to hold several skeins of yarn!

      Reply
      • 46

        Tamara Kelly

        November 04, 2014 at 9:31 am

        😀 Thanks Cheryl!

        Reply
    22. 47

      lina

      December 04, 2014 at 4:21 am

      Lovely pattern, Tamara. As always. More grease...

      Reply
      • 48

        Tamara Kelly

        December 04, 2014 at 9:01 am

        😀 Thank you so much Lina!

        Reply
    23. 49

      Carol A. Kruse

      February 23, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Where can I buy bernat handicrafter cotton or can I us Lilly sugar and cream this is only cotton I find at Walmart and JoAnns.

      Reply
      • 50

        Tamara Kelly

        February 24, 2015 at 9:03 am

        The various kitchen cottons are pretty interchangeable - sugar 'n cream, peaches 'n creme, and bernat handicrafter all mix and match really well. 🙂

        Reply
    24. 51

      Jennifer

      August 19, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Hello!! I came across, and pinned, this a while ago, but am finally getting around to trying it out. I'm VERY new to crochet and have only really mastered the solid granny square. I thought I'd take a break from a big project I'm working on and make one of these for hubby! I'm using a different yarn than recommended since I have it on hand, so we'll see how it turns out!

      The question I have though, is what do you do with the chain stitch once you come back around to it? I see at the end of a row, you slip stitch to the first single crochet to close the loop and then chain one to go up to the next. ...what happens with the initial chain stitch in each row when you get back around to it? Do you skip over it? or am I missing a stitch each time?

      I appreciate your help! Looking forward to trying out many more different projects! I've really only used videos before, so I'm also new to reading patterns!

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
      • 52

        Tamara Kelly

        August 20, 2015 at 9:37 am

        Hi Jennifer!

        The ch at the beginning of each round is just for height - it doesn't count as a stitch, and you don't work into it. 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    25. 53

      Shelley kelsey

      September 23, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      I just finished this basket and it is sweet. Going to be used in a tall, narrow school locker! I was given this basket as my challenge thru group on Ravelry. I also made your Artfully Angled Scarf, think I have the name right!?! I I've enjoyed both patterns and help on your website and know I'll come back for more!

      Reply
      • 54

        Tamara Kelly

        September 24, 2015 at 7:58 am

        😀 Thank you so much Shelley! I love the idea of using the basket in a school locker - so smart!

        Reply
    26. 55

      Kelsie

      October 06, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      Hello, I am new to crocheting. I just finished my basket and LOVE IT. However, I would like to make more but be more sturdy. Any ideas to make it a tad more stand alone for the new ones and tips on how to make my current one sturdier? Any tips would be great! 🙂 thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • 56

        Tamara Kelly

        October 07, 2015 at 10:16 am

        Hi Kelsie! Thank you! There are a couple tricks you can use. One is to take a piece of cardboard or plastic canvas and cut it to the same size as the bottom, and slip that in there! Another trick is to hold the yarn doubled without going up in hook size any more than needed - that creates a much stiffer fabric! 😀

        Reply
    27. 57

      Karlijn

      February 04, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Hi! What a lovely pattern. I really would like to make one. One problem, the yarn is not available in Holland. Do you think Drops you #5 is a good alternative?

      http://www.garnstudio.com/dropslovesyou.php?id=5&cid=17

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • 58

        Tamara Kelly

        February 04, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Hi Karlijn! The great thing about this pattern is that really any yarn will work, just use the hook that best fits the yarn! 🙂 I've never seen DROPS yarns in person, myself.

        Reply
        • 59

          Karlijn

          February 06, 2016 at 1:51 am

          Hi Tamara, Thank you for your answer! I'll give it a try.

          Reply
    28. 60

      SUZANNA

      June 17, 2017 at 12:34 am

      hi I just made this pattern and love it .
      I did the turn but I think i did not fully understand the work on inside of the basket, Couse my part after the turn that needs to fold over doesn't look like it's popping out like your.
      It did make the fold automatically

      Reply
      • 61

        Tamara Kelly

        June 19, 2017 at 10:03 am

        Hi Suzanna! It might just be a matter of zhooshing it a bit, or that it was filled when I took the photo. 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed the pattern!

        Reply
    29. 62

      Hooked Goodies

      April 10, 2018 at 1:02 am

      A very useful one Our favourite from al the Free Crochet Patterns that we listed on our website.

      Reply

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