Free Crochet Treasure Chest Storage Basket Pattern – 3 Video Tutorials Included
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Learn how to crochet a functional and beautiful Treasure Chest Storage Basket with our free pattern and 3 video tutorials. Made with Lion Brand 24/7 yarn, it’s perfect for organizing your yarn, crochet tools, and more!
As a crochet designer, one of my favorite things is finding new ways to combine creativity with practicality. That’s exactly what I had in mind when designing the Treasure Chest Storage Basket. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting, this pattern offers a delightful way to make your own treasure chest for keeping all your crafty essentials neatly organized. Plus, it doubles as a fun crochet project that’s sure to impress!
Sturdy Crochet Storage Basket Pattern
I’ve included 3 video tutorials to guide you through the process, ensuring that you can follow along step-by-step. The pattern uses Lion Brand 24/7 yarn, known for its beautiful sheen and durability, making it a perfect choice for a basket that will last for years. Whether you’re storing yarn, hooks, or anything else, this basket is as practical as it is adorable.
Best of all, this pattern was originally part of a Mystery Crochet Alongs (MCAL), which means it has a dedicated group of crafters who’ve already created their own treasure chests. I can’t wait to see what you make with it!
Now it’s available as a full, free pattern with 3 step-by-step video tutorials. It’s beginner-friendly but also packed with crochet tips to help you improve your technique while creating something super practical.
Let’s dive into this fun and functional pattern together—you’re going to love it!
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More Free Basket Crochet Patterns
If you like more free patterns, you might also like to try one of these:
- Heart Basket with Flower Insert Divider
- Basket with Removable Divider
- Multi-Reversible Baskets (2 sizes)
- Spike Basket with Removable Divider
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this unique crochet spike stitch basket with a removable divider pattern.
How to Crochet a Treasure Chest Storage Basket – Free Pattern
Materials you will need
- 4mm hook – I used the WeCrochet Dots Hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- plastic canvas
- 2 buttons
- Lion Brand 24/7 Yarn (100% Cotton, Worsted, 185 yds/100g)
- 1.3 skeins of Café Au Lait (dark brown)
- 1 skein of Amber (Warm Golden Brown)
- 1.3 skeins of White
Gauge
4 sts x 5 rows = 1 square inch
Size
7.5 (w) x 5 (l) x 6.5 (h) inches
Stitches used in the pattern (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- MR = Magic Ring
- dc = decrease
- ldc = linked double crochet
- sc foundation i-cord
Free Written Crochet Treasure Chest Storage Basket Pattern with Videos
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Crochet Pieces for Part 1
Be sure to watch the entire video for Part 1 HERE
Written Pattern:
MEASUREMENTS OVER ROW/STITCH COUNT
Large Square
Brown
R1: Ch 33, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2-40: 1 sc per st, turn
Fasten off (do not weave in ends yet)
Should be: 7.25 x 7.5 inches
Large Rectangle
Brown
R1: Ch 21, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2-37: 1 sc per st, turn
Fasten off (do not weave in ends yet)
Should be: 4.5 x 7.25 inches
2 small rectangles
Brown
R1: Ch 21, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2-16: 1 sc per st, turn
Fasten off (do not weave in ends yet)
Should be: 4.5 x 3 inches
4 half circles
Brown and White (2 each)
R1: MR, 6 sc, turn, close the hole
R2: (1 sc, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R3: (1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R4: (1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R5: (1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R6: (1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R7: (1 sc in 6 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R8: (1 sc in 7 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R9: (1 sc in 8 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
R10: (1 sc in 9 sts, 2 sc) x 3, turn
Fasten off (do not weave in ends yet)
Should be: 4.25 x 2.25 inches
Rest of the Crochet Pieces for Part 2
Be sure to watch the entire video for Part 2 HERE
Written Pattern:
2 elongated rectangles
Brown
R1: Ch 33, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2-16: 1 sc per st, turn
Fasten off
Should be: 7.25 x 3 inches
1 large square
White
R1: Ch 30, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 ldc per st, turn (28 sts)
R2-16: 1 ldc per st, turn
Optionally, add the sc border! May not need it!
Fasten off
Should be: ~7 x 7.5 inches
White Basket
First, crochet a sc foundation row i-cord with 15 sts (see the 2nd video on how to crochet it)
Use stitch markers and mark the center sc of each 3sc
R1: (3 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc) in 1 st, 1 sc in 13 sts, (3 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc) in 1 st, now turn 180 degrees and crochet on the other side of the chain, 1 sc in 13 sts
R2-11: *1 sc per st until you reach the marked sc sts (with stitch marker), crochet 3 sc in the marked st (move stitch marker up to the center sc of the 3sc), repeat from * 3 more times, then 1 sc per st
Once finished with 11 rounds, crochet 1 sc per st until you reach the first marked sc
R12-13: ch 2, *1 ldc dec 3 times (move up the stitch marker up to the center dec), 1 ldc until you reach the next corner, repeat from * 3 times, sl st last to first st
R14-17: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, sl st
R18: 1 sc per st, sl st
Should be: 4.5 x 7.25 x 2.75 (h) inches
Assembly of the Crochet Treasure Chest
Be sure to watch the entire video for Part 3 HERE
Written Pattern
Side note from Part 2:
You may NOT need the extra sc round around the Linked Double Crochet Square. You may also remove the last round for the 2 white half circles. ADJUST as needed and as you are assembling the treasure chest.
Small Lock
amber
Ch 5, start from the 2nd & 3rd ch from the hook to connect the first ldc, then 1 dc in each of the last 2 chs, ch 5, connect to the first ldc
Fasten off
2 Stripes
amber
Ch 72, start from the 2nd & 3rd ch from the hook to connect the first ldc, then 1 dc in each ch until the last ch, 1 dc, fasten off
Assembly
Refer to video 3 for more details on this.
Cut 5 plastic canvas pieces such that they are a hint smaller than the 5 brown pieces that will make up the chest (2 small rectangles, 2 elongated rectangles, 1 square).
Next, cut 3 plastic canvas pieces such that they are a hint smaller than the 3 white pieces that will be on the inside of the lid (2 half circles and 1 square).
Next, sew the brown chest with all the pieces together.
Then place the plastic canvas pieces for the chest on the inside, and then place the white basket inside (but on top of the plastic canvas pieces).
Crochet 1 sc row all around to connect the brown with the white basket.
For the lid, sew the brown half circles to the brown square. Do the same with the white half circles (with 8 rows) to the white square (without the sc round).
Place the plastic canvas pieces for the lid inside the brown lid, then place the white lid on the inside as well, sandwiching the plastic canvas pieces in between.
Crochet 1 sc round around the edge of the brown and white lid to connect them.
Now sew one of the long edges of the lid to one of the long edges of the chest.
Sew the 2 amber stripes around the chest such that the dc stitches is hanging over the edge from the top (making a buttonhole).
Sew on the button to the front of the amber piece on the chest basket side (not the lid).
Sew on the small lock to the center of the chest on the front.
Add French knots evenly around the edge of the lid and the front and back of the chest.
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