Your first crochet basket could be sitting on your shelf by the weekend.

All you need is the right yarn and a place to start. This free guide gives you both.

Once I found the right yarn, everything changed — and that's exactly what this guide gives you.

What's inside

  • The 4 yarn types that make firm, beautiful baskets — with specific product picks for each one

  • The 5 things that make all the difference to basket structure — and what to do instead

  • A 30-second pick guide so you can choose your yarn with confidence and just start

  • All tested, so you can buy the right yarn first time

Ready to start making?
Get the free guide and know exactly what to reach for before you start!

What Other Crocheters Are Saying

  • “I hadn’t crocheted in ages, but this potholder pattern was so easy to follow that I made two in just one weekend. It feels amazing to have something I actually made!”

    — Lena W.

  • “I usually start projects but never finish, but Claudia’s patterns made it so easy. In a single afternoon, I completed a pumpkin and it looks amazing on my mantel!”

    — Amara J.

  • “I started this pattern after work one evening and had a finished potholder by the weekend! It’s so satisfying to see a project come together quickly, and I can’t wait for my next one.”

    — Grace N.

  • "I’ve tried to learn crochet so many times and always gave up. With Mouse & Sparrow the instructions were so clear, the project was doable, and I finished my first granny square in one evening. I can’t believe I made something this cute! I finally feel like a ‘crocheter’ and I’m already planning my next project.”

    — J. Hayes