If you’ve got an hour to spare, making a cute little crochet bowl out of t-shirt yarn is just the thing to do. This project is super easy and uses basic stitches that make the bowl look really nice. You can find the free pattern right here or grab the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: MAY 16, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Size | About 8″ diameter, and 3″ tall
One of my favorite things to make when the weather’s warm is a simple crochet bowl like this one made out of t-shirt yarn. These bowls are adorable as a centerpiece on your table, your coffee table, or anywhere else you need to tidy up a bit.
This crochet bowl is just the right size and it’s my favorite to use year after year. The t-shirt yarn makes it quick to crochet, plus it’s tough and looks great.
Even if you’re just starting out, this pattern is a blast to crochet and super easy to follow!
About This Crochet Bowl Pattern
When you’re short on time for crocheting, this bowl is perfect! Crochet bowls are super useful around the house. You can use them to store small things like keys or craft supplies, or just to keep your space neat and cute.
This crochet bowl is made by working in simple rounds using just one stitch. It’s a great project when you want to unwind and crochet. If you already know how to crochet in rounds, you’ll find this bowl easy to make! Everything you need to make it is on this page, or if you’re ready to get started, you can jump straight to the free pattern below.
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge and Finished Size
- Easy Crochet Bowl Pattern Instructions
- More Quick & Easy Tutorials + Free Patterns
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Recommended Supplies
- About 70 yds; #6 Super Bulky T-Shirt Yarn
- 7 mm Crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finding consistent t-shirt yarn can be tricky. Since it’s made from t-shirt material, each skein can be different. Sometimes the thickness varies, or the yarn feels too soft or too stiff.
I did find a great t-shirt yarn on Amazon that I really like. Each roll has enough yarn for a good-sized project, it’s a nice thickness, and it has some stretch, making it easier to work with. I recommend trying it for this crochet bowl.
If you can’t get this exact yarn or prefer to use what you have, you can easily substitute it with another #6 super bulky t-shirt yarn. You might even be able to use a super bulky weight yarn that’s not t-shirt yarn, though I haven’t tried that myself.
You might also see that the hook size I suggest is a bit unusual. Clover Amour makes a 7 mm crochet hook, which you can find in most craft stores or on Amazon. This is a good starting point, but you don’t have to use this size.
If your t-shirt yarn is much thicker than mine, a 7 mm hook might be hard to use. In that case, try using an 8 mm hook instead.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Cont Continue
- Slst Slip Stitch
- Sc Single Crochet
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
This crochet bowl starts from the bottom and works upward to finish the sides. As you crochet, you’ll work in a spiral instead of joining each round, so be sure to mark the first stitch of every round to keep track of where you are in the pattern.
Depending on the t-shirt yarn you use, your bowl might be a bit bigger or smaller than mine. That’s okay! It’ll still work just fine. If you want your crochet bowl to be taller, just add a few more rounds. You shouldn’t need much more yarn for this.
Gauge: To check your gauge, crochet the first 5 rounds, and measure the diameter. It should measure about 5″.
Finished Size: Your crochet bowl should measure about 8″ in diameter and about 3″ tall.
If you need to adjust your hook size so that your first 5 rounds measure 5 inches in diameter, go ahead and do so. But if you can’t match the gauge because your t-shirt yarn is thicker or thinner, just use the closest hook size that’s comfortable to work with. The finished size will be different, but it shouldn’t be a big deal!
Simple Crochet Bowl Pattern Instructions
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join. Continue working in a spiral using a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 sc in every stitch. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 *Sc in the next st. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (18 sts)
Round 4: *1 sc in the next 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * the end of the round. (24 sts)
Round 5: *1 sc in the next 3 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (30 sts)
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Round 6: *1 sc in the next 4 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (36 sts)
Round 7: *1 sc in the next 5 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (42 sts)
Round 8: *1 sc in the next 6 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. (48 sts)
Rounds 9-12: Make 1 sc in every st. (48 sts)
When you finish crocheting the last round, you’ll notice a “jog”, and unevenness since we didn’t join at the end of every round. This is easy to fix!
Just make a slip stitch in the next two stitches to gradually work the higher round down.
When you fasten off, there’s a neat trick you can do to get a completely seamless finish. That way your crochet bowl looks nice and tidy. It’s called the invisible seam. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Cut the yarn leaving about a 6″ tail. Then pull the loop on your hook all the way up, until the tail comes through it.
Step 2: Thread the tail on a yarn needle and run it through the next stitch over, catching both loops of the stitch, running the needle from the outside of the bowl, inward.
Step 3: Run the needle down through the previous stitch, from top to bottom, catching just the inner loop.
Step 4: Finish weaving the tail in along the inside of the crochet bowl.
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