Stackable Crochet Baskets - Crochet Nests
- Alexis
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
This stackable crochet nest/stackable basket pattern was written to help out the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
In July, AWLA called out to crocheters because they needed soft nests to comfort baby wildlife - rabbits, birds, and more. These cuties recover in the AWLA Wildlife Resource Center and when they are transferred to a licensed rehabber, their nests go with them. So AWLA is always in need of more nests.
This pattern makes three different sizes nests, which can also function as stackable crochet baskets! So whether you're making a bed for a baby bunny or a basket for your sunglasses, enjoy! Rove on!
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
What you'll need:
Worsted Weight Yarn (for my example I used Sugar'n Cream Teal in 100% Cotton)
Small Nest - 65 grams (approximately 4"x4", unfolded)
Medium Nest - 120 grams (approximately 7"x4", unfolded)
Large Nest - 170 grams (approximately 10"x4", unfolded)
5.0mm Crochet Hook
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Darning Needle
Measuring Tape
Tips: Crochet Double-Stranded, with two strands of yarn. Doubling up on our yarn helps the nest to be sturdy and durable. [Photo 1]
1. 6SC into a Magic Ring, pull tight to close (6) [Photo 2] Don’t know how to make a Magic Ring - check out this video from Yarn Over Hook
2. 6INC (12) [Photo 3]
(1SC, 1INC)x6 (18)
(2SC, 1INC)x6 (24)
(3SC, 1INC)x6 (30)
(4SC, 1INC)x6 (36)
(5SC, 1INC)x6 (42), stop and proceed to step 16 for Small Nest [Photo 4]
(6SC, 1INC)x6 (48)
(7SC, 1INC)x6 (54)
(8SC, 1INC)x6 (60)
(9SC, 1INC)x6 (66), stop and proceed to step 16 for Medium Nest
(10SC, 1INC)x6 (72)
(11SC, 1INC)x6 (78)
(12SC, 1INC)x6 (84)
(13SC, 1INC)x6 (90), stop and proceed to step 16 for Large Nest
SC into BLO all the way around (42-Small, 66-Medium, 90-Large) [Photo 5-6]
HDC all the way around (42-Small, 66-Medium, 90-Large) [Photo 7]
SC all the way around (42-Small, 66-Medium, 90-Large)
Alternate RNDS 17-18 until the sides are approximately 4” tall (all sizes) and you have ended on an all SC RND [Photo 8]. Weave in your ends.
Fold over edge to strengthen sides [Photo 9]. Donate in person or by mail!
If you want to mail your finished nests to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, here is their contact info:
AWLA Wildlife Team
2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr.
Arlington, VA 22206
They are so easy and fun to make. Now to find a box to mail them…
Please give the diameters of the finished nests. My small one is 4 1/2” wide and looks much bigger than yours. Thank you!