Baskets using the Spike Stitch

I didn’t have any chunky yarn so I doubled up on some Paris Drops cotton aran yarn instead. You can use any chunky or super chunky yarn but make sure it’s cotton to create the same look and feel of these baskets. Below is the pattern for the ‘cat’ basket, but the pattern is so versatile and you can use it to make plant holders, pen pots, peg bags, water bottle holders and any sized basket you like (examples on how to adapt the pattern for some of these items are below the main pattern).
I’ve used Dark Grey (24) for the base. The sides of the basket are Raspberry (38) & Off White (17). The cream really works well against the bright colour and have use it as a theme across all the makes below which creates a cohesive set.UK Crochet terms

You will need
Paris drops 100% cotton, (aran), 50g, doubled up: Dark grey (3 balls), Raspberry (2 balls), Off White (2 balls)
6mm (US J) hook
Embroidery needle

The pattern is worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.