A free video tutorial makes this Crochet Jasmine Stitch Basket accessible to any maker ready to try their hand at textured crochet. The jasmine stitch creates a dimensional floral effect that transforms a simple basket into something truly sculptural!
The Jasmine Stitch Basket
This Crochet Jasmine Stitch Basket sits somewhere between functional storage and decorative art. The raised petals of the jasmine stitch wrap around the entire outer surface, creating a tactile, almost blooming quality that catches light and shadow beautifully. It’s made for the crocheter who wants their home accessories to feel intentional and handcrafted, not mass-produced. The basket holds its shape firmly while remaining soft to the touch, a balance that makes it as practical as it is lovely.
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A charcoal or slate gray shows off the dimension of the jasmine stitch without distraction, but imagine this worked in cream, dusty rose, or even a variegated yarn that shifts through sunset tones. The construction is forgiving enough that you can experiment with color changes between the base and the textured band. This is a pattern that welcomes both minimalist and maximalist sensibilities.
Materials and Tools
You’ll want a worsted weight yarn with good stitch definition so the jasmine flowers stand out clearly against the single crochet base. A 5mm crochet hook gives the right tension for both structure and drape, allowing the basket to hold its rounded shape without collapsing. Cotton blends work beautifully here because they add body and washability, though a soft acrylic gives a more cushioned feel. Keep a yarn needle handy for weaving in ends and a pair of scissors within reach.
Stitch by Stitch
The Crochet Jasmine Stitch Basket combines foundational techniques with one showstopping textured stitch.
BULLET:SC (single crochet) This forms the base and interior of the basket, providing a tight, sturdy fabric that won’t sag under the weight of your stored items.
BULLET:CH (chain) Used to begin rounds and create the foundation, chains also play a role in the jasmine stitch structure itself.
BULLET:DC (double crochet) These taller stitches appear within the jasmine bloom clusters, adding height and dimension to each petal grouping.
BULLET:Jasmine Stitch A cluster-based stitch that creates raised, three-dimensional flowers by working multiple stitches into the same space and pulling them together at the top.
Once you settle into the rhythm of forming each jasmine bloom, the repetition becomes deeply satisfying, almost meditative in the way your hands know what comes next.
Construction
The basket is worked in the round from the base up, beginning with a magic ring or chain circle that expands outward in increasing rounds of SC. Once the flat base reaches your desired diameter, you stop increasing and work even rounds to build the walls. The jasmine stitch band is added as a decorative border around the upper portion, creating that signature textured cuff. You can adjust the height by adding or omitting rounds before starting the jasmine section.
Styling Your Jasmine Stitch Basket
Set it on a nightstand to corral hair ties, hand cream, and reading glasses, or place it in the bathroom to hold rolled washcloths and cotton rounds. On a desk, it becomes a beautiful home for pens, sticky notes, and those small things that always seem to scatter. The textured exterior makes it feel special enough to leave out in plain sight.
Caring for Your Crochet Basket
Because this basket is meant to hold and organize, it will get handled often, so choose a yarn that can withstand regular use. Spot clean as needed with a damp cloth, or hand wash gently in cool water and lay flat to dry, reshaping the walls while damp to maintain the rounded form. If the basket starts to lose its structure over time, a light spritz of starch and air drying can restore its body. Store it upright and filled lightly with tissue paper if you need to tuck it away for a season.
Every basket you crochet becomes a small act of bringing order and beauty into your daily routines. The Crochet Jasmine Stitch Basket proves that storage solutions don’t have to be boring. Pin this tutorial and share your finished basket using your favorite yarn palette!
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Tutorial and photos of this jasmine stitch basket by: AmiaMikancl Crochet.