Free Spike Stitch Crochet Basket Pattern with Removable Divider

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Free Spike Stitch Crochet Basket Pattern with removable divider & 3 video tutorials! Perfect for storing yarn & hooks. The basket is made with Mary Maxim yarns and stabilized with a plastic divider.

Have you ever found yourself digging through a tangle of yarn and hooks, trying to remember where you last placed your favorite 5.5mm hook or that tiny pair of scissors? I’ve been there too—and let me tell you, the frustration is real. That’s exactly why I designed this Spike Basket with a removable divider. It’s not just a pretty project—it’s a game-changer for any crocheter who loves staying organized (or at least wants to try!).

Sturdy Crochet Basket Pattern

This crochet basket pattern uses the eye-catching spike stitch to add a touch of color and texture. But what really sets it apart is the clever removable divider inside. Whether you’re storing yarn, hooks, stitch markers, or even little WIPs, this basket keeps everything in its place—and looks cute doing it! I used a sturdy, bulky yarn (Mary Maxim Titan) as the base and accented it with colorful gradient DK yarn (Mary Maxim Prism), and a plastic canvas, giving it both structure and style.

If you’ve been following my Mystery Crochet Alongs (MCAL), you might already recognize this project—it was a hit! 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.

This previous Mystery CAL pattern is broken into clear, manageable steps, just like the CAL was. It was designed to keep you excited and engaged, with each new section building upon the last. If you missed the CAL, now’s your chance to enjoy this fun, beginner-friendly project at your own pace!

Let’s dive into this fun and functional pattern together—you’re going to love it!

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Get the PDF of the Spike Stitch Crochet Basket Pattern

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More Free Basket Crochet Patterns

If you like more free patterns, you might also like to try one of these:

1. Heart Basket with Flower Insert Divider
2. Basket with Removable Divider
3. Multi-Reversible Baskets (2 sizes)
4. Spring Basket

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 Spike Stitch Basket with Removable Divider – Free Pattern

Materials you will need

• 5.5mm hook – I used the WeCrochet Dots Hook
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• plastic canvas
• Mary Maxim Titan Yarn (100% Acrylic, Bulky, 80 yds/85g)
  • 3 skeins of white
• Mary Maxim Prism Yarn (100% Acrylic, DK, 290 yds/100g)
  • 1/4 skein of sunset (or any other color)

Gauge

5 hdc sts x 5 rounds (sc+hdc)= 2 square inches

Size

10.5 (diameter) x 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
• blo = back loop only
• 3rd loop behind the V = loop, right behind the back loop
• spike st = insert to the first DK round, vertically straight down, pull up a loop to the height of the current round, insert into st behind it, pull up a loop, yo, and pull through 3 loops

Free Written Crochet Spike Stitch Basket with Removable Divider Pattern with Videos

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Written Pattern Notes

Quick note: First, you’ll crochet all the pieces, and then you’ll assemble them.

See video tutorials for a step-by-step stitch tutorial.

I highly recommend watching the entire video tutorial for Part 1, even though the pattern may be easy, as the video has a LOT OF TIPS!

Crochet Divider

Use bulky yarn

All first dc sts are made as ATC (alternative turning chain). Make sure to watch the video as it explain several versions plus many different tips!

R1: Ch 76, connect the first to the last st (keeping 76 sts), 1 dc per st, sl st

R2-4: 1 dc per st, sl st

Fasten off

Crochet Circle Base

I highly recommend watching the entire video tutorial for Part 2 , even though the pattern may be easy, as the video has a LOT OF TIPS!

Crochet Circle Base of the Spike Stitch Basket

Use bulky yarn

R1: MR, ch 1 (doesn’t count as st), add 6 sc, close ring, use a stitch marker

R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)

R3: (1 sc, 2 sc) 6 times (18 sts)

R4: (1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (24 sts)

R5: (1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (30 sts)

R6: (1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (36 sts)

R7: (1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (42 sts)

R8: (1 sc in 6 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (48 sts)

R9: (1 sc in 7 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (54 sts)

R10: (1 sc in 8 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (60 sts)

R11: (1 sc in 9 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (66 sts)

R12: (1 sc in 10 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (72 sts)

R13: (1 sc in 11 sts, 2 sc) 6 times (78 sts)

Fasten NOT off (you’ll continue in Part 3)

Assembly of the Spike Stitch Basket

I highly recommend watching the entire video tutorial for Part 3 , even though the pattern may be easy, as the video has a LOT OF TIPS!

Crochet Spike Stitch Basket

Continue where you left off in Part 2

R14: 1 hdc in blo per st, all around

Now, drop the bulky (leave a loop hanging), and start with the DK yarn (for the odd rounds only)

See video 2 for a detailed explanation and view!

R15: start above the first st of R14, 1 sc per st

Drop the DK, pick up the bulky

R16: 1 hdc per st, all around

Drop the bulky, pick up the DK

R17: 1 sc, *1 spike st to the first DK round (straight down), 1 sc in 12 sts, repeat from * all around (there are always 12 sts between each spike st – count to make sure you have that correct!)

Drop the DK, pick up the bulky

R18: 1 hdc per st, all around

Drop the bulky, pick up the DK

R19: *1 sc per st until you are ABOVE the last spike st from the previous DK round, 1 spike st to the first DK round (straight down), repeat from * all around

Drop the DK, pick up the bulky

Repeat R18 and R19 until you have 7 DK rounds, then cut the DK yarn, weave in ends, and continue with just the bulky yarn

R28: 1 hdc per st, all around

R29: 1 sc in the 3rd loop behind the V per st, all around

R30-39: 1 sc per st

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Optionally, cut plastic canvas (I used these ones) such that you can add it behind the crochet lining (R30-39). I added 2 pieces for extra stability.

Assembly of the divider

Split up the insert piece into 4 parts and make 4 corners. Sew right down to keep corners in place. See video 3 for a more detailed explanation.

Then add the divider to the basket. DONE 🙂

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