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Crochet Caddy Pattern

Crochet Caddy Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Crochet Caddy Pattern

This pattern creates a sturdy, colourful crochet caddy with an outer tidy section featuring pockets for hooks and tools, plus a cute hat-shaped pin cushion and a decorative starburst pocket front. It uses t-shirt yarn for the basket base and body and acrylic yarn for the tidy pocket and details. The instructions include continuous rounds, twisted single crochet, puff stitches and cluster stitches so you can build both structure and texture.

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The pattern includes full materials and tools, gauge, every round written out, and step-by-step assembly instructions for attaching wooden rings, the pin cushion and the outer tidy section. Ideal for gifting or keeping your own supplies neatly organised.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Caddy Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple yarn into a highly functional and beautiful storage solution for crafters. I adore the combination of sturdy t-shirt yarn with delicate acrylic details — it gives the caddy structure yet lets you personalise the pockets and pin cushion. I also love teaching the twisted single crochet and cluster techniques used here; they add great texture and a professional finish. Making this caddy feels rewarding because every step results in a useful item you will reach for every day.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this caddy by changing colours and yarn types; try a neutral body with bright pockets for a modern look.

Want a smaller caddy? Use lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to create a compact version perfect for travel or a keyring-sized caddy.

For a sturdier, long-lasting basket consider adding a fabric lining sewn in after finishing — it gives structure and hides inner yarn tails.

Make the outer tidy section removable by using small buttons or snaps at the seam instead of sewing it permanently, so you can change colours seasonally.

I often swap the wooden rings for leather or rope handles to match different decorating styles; you can also omit handles for a simpler bowl shape.

Try substituting puff stitches in the starburst for bobble or popcorn stitches to create different textures and dramatic centres.

If you want a set, make matching smaller baskets using the same gauge and scale the base rounds down for petite versions.

Add embroidery or sewn-on labels to the pockets so each spot is designated for a particular tool — it makes the caddy both pretty and practical.

I sometimes add a magnetic strip inside one pocket to hold small metal notions, or a zipper closure to the scissors flap for extra security.

Experiment with contrasting rim colours or a variegated yarn for the tidy section to let one detail pop and create a striking finished piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working with t-shirt yarn too tightly will make the base and sides stiff and uneven; keep your tension loose and relaxed when using bulky t-shirt yarn to maintain flexibility. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds causes you to lose track of the beginning of rounds; place a marker on the first stitch of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Not checking your gauge before starting the outer tidy section can make the pocket panel too small or too large; make the 25 sts x 24 rows swatch with recommended hook to verify measurements. ✗ Joining the wooden rings incorrectly can leave gaps or insecure handles; follow the attaching ring steps exactly and secure rings over two stitches as instructed to ensure a firm attachment. ✗ Failing to weave in tails and finish with an invisible join results in loose ends and messy joins; always finish rounds with the invisible join and weave in tails neatly. ✗ Overstuffing the hat pin cushion distorts the shape and makes sewing difficult; stuff gradually and leave a small gap to shape before final stitching.

Crochet Caddy Pattern

Make a practical and attractive Crochet Caddy to keep your hooks, scissors and notions organised. This pattern uses t-shirt yarn for a sturdy basket body and acrylic for the tidy pocket, with clear step-by-step rounds and assembly instructions. You will create pockets for hooks, a hat-shaped pin cushion and optional wooden ring handles. A satisfying project that adds colour and function to your craft space.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Caddy Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    600 g of t-shirt yarn (main body material)
  • 02
    1 x 100g (230m) of 100% acrylic 3 ply yarn - main colour for tidy section
  • 03
    Oddments of 100% acrylic yarn (same weight/brand as main colour) for hat pin cushion and starburst pocket front
  • 04
    Small amount of fiber fill for pin cushion

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 9mm (for base - t-shirt yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 7mm (for sides - t-shirt yarn)
  • 03
    Crochet hook 3.5mm (for outer tidy section - acrylic yarn)
  • 04
    Crochet hook 2.5mm (for hat pin cushion and starburst pocket)
  • 05
    2 x 2.5" Macramé wooden rings for handles (optional)
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • 07
    Scissors
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    Pins for assembly
  • 09
    Stitch markers (I use hairpins/bobby pins)

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— Base of Basket :

Info :

When working with T-Shirt yarn keep your tension loose.

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Foundation: With a 9mm hook and the T-shirt yarn Ch5, sl st into first chain to make ring. Work in continuous rounds. NOTE always place a marker on your first stitch. Carry your tail from foundation round and pull tight at the end of Rd1 and weave in tail.

Round 1 :

Work into ring 1 sc x 8 (8)

Round 2 :

*sc-inc* x 8 (16)

Round 3 :

*1sc, sc-inc* x 8 (24)

Round 4 :

*1sc x 2, sc-inc* x 8 (32)

Round 5 :

*1sc x 3, sc-inc* x 8 (40)

Round 6 :

*1sc x 4, sc-inc* x 8 (48)

Round 7 :

*1sc x 5, sc-inc* x 8 (56)

Info :

Your base should measure 8” in diameter. Cut yarn and finish with invisible join and weave in tail.

— Sides :

Info :

With a 7mm hook, make a slip knot and re-join yarn to any FL of last round and twisted single crochet into same stitch (do not chain 1). Work in continuous rounds as follows. NOTE always place a marker on your first stitch.

Round 1 :

For this round only work in FL. 1 TSC x 55 56

Round 2 :

1 TSC x 56

Info :

Repeat Rd2 until sides measure 7" from base.

Next Rd :

1 TSC x 4, Ch 4, Sk 2, 1TSC x 4, Ch4, Sk2, 1TSC x 4, Ch4, Sk2, 1TSC x 38.

Final Rd :

1 TSC x 4, 1SC x 6 over Ch4 CH-SP, SK 1, 1 TSC x 3, 1SC x 6 over Ch4 stitches CH-SP, SK 1, 1TSC x 3, 1SC x 6 over Ch4 CH-SP, 1 TSC x 8, attach ring over next two stitches, 1 TSC x 26, attach wooden ring over next two stitches, 1TSC. Cut yarn and invisible join. Weave in tail.

— Attaching Ring :

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Repeat these steps twice for each ring.

Step 1 :

Insert hook into next stitch. Hold ring to the front. Make sure your yarn is at the front.

Step 2 :

Push working yarn through ring and grab yarn with hook.

Step 3 :

Pull yarn through (as though making a single crochet). 2 loops on hook.

Step 4 :

Complete the single crochet. Yarn over pull through the 2 loops. Repeat steps 1-4 again in next stitch to secure ring.

— Hat Shaped Pin Cushion :

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Terms: MR Make Magic Ring/circle; CH Chain; CH-SP Chain space; SC Single Crochet; SC-INC 1 single crochet increase (2 single crochet in same stitch); FL Work in front loop only; ST Stitch; YO Yarn over hook.

Foundation :

Using oddments of 100% acrylic yarn and a 2.5mm hook make MR, 1sc x 6 into ring. Close ring.

Round 1 :

*sc-inc* x 6 (12)

Round 2 :

*1sc, sc-inc* x 6 (18)

Round 3 :

*1sc x 2, sc-inc* x 6 (24)

Round 4 :

*1sc x 3, sc-inc* x 6 (30)

Round 5 :

*1sc x 4, sc-inc* x 6 (36)

Round 6 :

*1sc x 5, sc-inc* x 6 (42)

Round 7 :

1sc x 42

Round 8 :

1sc x 42

Info :

Cut yarn and finish with invisible join.

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With a different colour, re-join yarn anywhere in FL only of last round.

Round 9 :

In FL of each stitch 1sc x 42 (42)

Round 10 :

1sc x 42

Round 11 :

1sc x 42

Round 12 :

*1 hdc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc* to end, sl st into first stitch and cut yarn. Weave in ends.

Info :

With a different colour, re-join yarn anywhere of last round.

Round 13 :

(Ch2, 1sc), Ch2, *(1sc, Ch2)* in each stitch to last stitch 1sc, Ch2, sl st into first stitch. Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in end.

— Pocket Front: Starburst Square :

Info :

With oddments of acrylic yarn and 2.5mm hook.

Round 1 :

MR, ch3 (counts as 1 dc), 15 dc into ring. Sl st to top of ch3 to close round. Close ring and cut yarn. Sew in tails.

Change colour :

Re-join yarn in top of any dc stitch from previous round and make 16 puff stitches. Each step of the stitch is numbered as follows: 1. Draw up a loop as high as chain 3 stitch (do not chain), yo, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), 2. Yo, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), 3. Yo, insert hook (into same stitch), pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), 4. Yo, pull through all 7 loops, ch1. This makes a Puff stitch. For next puff stitch, yo, insert hook into next dc from previous round, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), repeat steps 2, 3 and 4. Make 14 more puff stitches. You should have 16 puff stitches at the end of the round. Join round with a sl st into first ch stitch.

Change colour :

Make a slip knot and re-join yarn in any Ch 1 space from previous round and make 16 Double crochet cluster stitches.

Info :

Steps for Cluster stitch. The first stitch is slightly different to the rest of the stitches in this round. 1. 1st Cluster stitch: Ch3, yo, insert hook into same stitch, yo pull through (3 loops on hook), yo pull through 2 loops only (do not finish off dc stitch), (2 loops on hook), 2. Yo, insert hook into same stitch, yo pull through (4 loops on hook), yo pull through 2 loops only (do not finish dc stitch), (3 loops on hook), 3. Yo, insert hook into same stitch, yo pull through (5 loops on hook), yo pull through 2 loops only (4 loops on hook), at this point you will see 4 double crochets made. 4. To finish stitch, yo (make sure your hook is facing down), pull through all four loops on your hook. Ch2. Now continue with 15 cluster stitches as follows: 1. Yo, go into next ch1 space, yo you pull through (3 loops on hook), yo pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), Then repeat Cluster stitch steps 2, 3 & 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you have 16 Double crochet cluster stitches. Sl st into top of first cluster stitch to close round. Cut yarn. Weave in ends.

Round 4 :

This is the same as a traditional granny square. 1. (Ch4, 1 tr x 2, ch3, 1 tr x 3) this forms the first corner. 2. In next ch1 space, (1 dc x 3). 3. In next ch1 space, (1 x 3 hdc). 4. In next ch1 space, (1 x 3 dc). 5. In next space (second corner), (1 x 3tr, ch3, 1 x 3tr). Repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 two times. Then repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 one time. Sl st to top of ch3 to join round. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Outer Tidy Section of Crochet Caddy :

Info :

If you struggle with this section it is covered in my video tutorial. Check your gauge before making this section. Terms: CH Chain, TSC Twisted single crochet, FL Front loop only, BL Back loop only, R Row, PM Place marker. Finished outer section measures 4 1/4" x 23 3/4".

Foundation Row :

With a 3.5mm hook and main colour acrylic yarn Ch26. Skip first chain and 1 TSC x 25.

Row 1 :

1 TSC x 25, Ch1 turn (25)

Row 2 :

1 TSC x 25, Ch1 turn

Row 3 :

1 TSC x 25, Ch1 turn

Row 4 :

1 TSC x 5, BL only 1TSC x 20, pivot work and work back up FL only 1 TSC x 20. Ch1, turn.

Row 5 :

1 TSC x 20, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 25. Ch1, turn.

Info :

This will form a split in your work to form the first pocket.

Row 6 :

1 TSC x 25, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 20 (45)

Row 7 :

1 TSC x 20, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 25 (45)

Row 8 :

1 TSC x 25, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 20 (45)

Row 9 :

1 TSC x 20, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 25 (45)

Row 10 :

1 TSC x 5, PM on 5th stitch, 1 TSC x 20, across bottom and up 1 TSC x 20. Ch1, turn.

Row 11 :

Join front of pocket to back by crocheting 1 TSC x 20 through both layers of pocket. Ch1, turn. (25)

Rows 12, 13 & 14 :

1 TSC x 25, Ch1, turn. (25)

Info :

Rows 4 to 14 form the pattern for the crochet hook pockets. Repeat rows 4 to 14 three more times so you have 4 pockets ending with a R14.

Once you have 4 pockets :

Continue as follows: R. 15 - 36: 1 TSC x 25 (25)

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Now attach the pin cushion on. Using a yarn needle and the same colour yarn as the rim of the hat, back stitch around the inner rim of the hat shape. Before you finish leave a gap and stuff the hat with fibre fill. Finish sewing and cut yarn. Weave in ends.

— Continue Outer Tidy and Flap for Holding Scissors :

Info :

Continue with crochet hook pockets and repeat rows 4-14 two more times.

Make flap for holding scissors :

R. 37 & 38 1 TSC x 25

Round 39 :

1 TSC x 5, in FL only, 1 TSC x 5, Ch1, turn. *1 TSC x 5, Ch1 turn* x 7 more rows on these 5 stitches. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Round 40 :

With right side facing, make a slip knot and re-join yarn to 11th stitch of R39 (left side of base of flap) and work 1 TSC to end. Ch1, turn.

Round 41 :

1 TSC x 25, working into BL of R18 ch1, turn. (25)

Rounds 42-45 :

1 TSC x 25. (25)

Round 46 :

1 TSC x 5, join flap to main piece of work, 1 TSC x 5 through both the flap and main piece, 1 TSC x 15 to end. (25)

Rounds 47, 48, 49 :

1 TSC x 25. (25)

Info :

Next repeat rows 4-14 2 more times. Check the circumference of the main basket and make a note of the size of the circumference.

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Next continue to work 1 TSC x 25, Ch1, turn, until your work reaches around your basket and meets the beginning of your outer tidy section. Before you finish your outer tidy section pin around the basket and check to make sure it meets the beginning, it should be a snug fit and slightly taught. Cut yarn and leave a tail for sewing together both ends of the piece.

— Finishing :

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Pin Starburst pocket front to last section of outer piece and using a yarn needle backstitch around 3 edges leaving top edge open to form pocket. Stitch just under the V shapes of stitches.

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With wrong sides facing, whip stitch ends of outer piece together to form a circle. Stitch through back loops only. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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Next slip the circular outer piece over your basket and pin in place making sure it is even. You can check by measuring from the top of the basket to the top of the outer piece. With same colour yarn as your outer piece, back stitch along top edge cut yarn and weave in ends to inside of basket. Then sew bottom edge in same way. Cut yarn and weaving end to inside of basket.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach wooden rings at the top: follow the Attaching Ring steps, inserting hook into next stitch and securing ring by crocheting single crochets over the ring, repeating steps 1-4 twice for each ring so the ring sits over the next two stitches securely.
  • Pin and backstitch the Starburst pocket front to the final outer tidy section along three edges, leaving the top edge open to form the pocket; stitch just under the V shapes of the stitches for a neat finish.
  • Whip stitch the ends of the outer tidy section together with wrong sides facing, stitching through back loops only to form a neat circular skirt; weave in ends and leave a tail to sew the outer tidy section to the basket.
  • Slip the circular outer tidy piece over the basket and pin evenly; backstitch along the top edge to secure, then sew the bottom edge in the same way and weave ends into the inside of the basket.
  • Sew the hat-shaped pin cushion to the inner rim of the tidy section using a yarn needle and same-colour yarn as the rim; backstitch around the inner rim, leaving a gap to stuff with fibre fill, then finish sewing closed and weave in ends.
  • Join the pocket fronts by crocheting through both layers where indicated (R11 instructions) to form pockets, ensuring the front and back layers are aligned and stitching evenly through both layers.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts, especially when working continuous rounds and twisted single crochet sections.
  • 💡Keep tension loose when working with t-shirt yarn to avoid a stiff or distorted base and sides.
  • 💡Check your gauge (25 stitches x 24 rows = 4" x 4") with the recommended hook for the outer tidy section before starting to ensure correct sizing.
  • 💡Weave in tails and finish rounds with the invisible join where instructed to keep joins neat and secure.

This Crochet Caddy Pattern creates a colourful and highly functional home organiser perfect for any crafter. It combines sturdy t-shirt yarn structure with delicate acrylic details for a polished, handmade look. Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, it will brighten any craft space and keep tools within easy reach. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished caddy measures approximately 8" diameter at the base and the outer tidy section is approximately 4 1/4" x 23 3/4" before joining; final height will be around 7" for the sides plus the rim.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect final size and structure; if you use lighter yarn you may need to add a lining or use tighter tension, while bulkier yarn will produce a chunkier caddy and may require larger hooks.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to techniques like twisted single crochet, puff and cluster stitches, and working in continuous rounds, so basic crochet experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, yarn handling and how many details (pocket fronts, pin cushion) you include.