When crochet meets the kitchen garden
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The Pomodoro Basket box
There’s something about tomatoes that instantly brings to mind warm kitchens, sunlit counters, and those small, joyful moments at home.
This next Curate Crochet Box is inspired by exactly that feeling. Introducing the Pomodoro Basket Box, a playful, practical project that brings colour, character, and a little slice of Mediterranean sunshine into your home.
It’s a project that’s fun to make, beautiful to style, and beginner friendly. And this month, it’s made even better with yarn spun from recycled plastic bottles - soft, durable, and kind to the planet.
Two baskets, two styles
This box includes patterns for two coordinating baskets, each with its own personality.
The Tomato Basket
A shorter, wider basket featuring the word tomato worked in surface crochet, with a tiny crochet tomato sitting neatly in place of the letter o. Simple, bold, and just a little bit playful.
The Check Basket
A taller, narrower basket with a classic check pattern and a cluster of crochet tomatoes on the vine. Slightly more decorative, but still super practical.
Together they make a fab pair that work beautifully styled with plants, used as catch-all storage, or filled with yarn and works in progress!
What’s included?
We’ve packed the Pomodoro Basket Box full of everything you need to create these gorgeous baskets:
- 2 x 100g yarns made from recycled plastic bottles
- 2 x 20g cotton yarns
- 2 crochet hooks
- A Pomodoro-themed greetings card
- A step-by-step pattern with pictures
- An hour-long video tutorial
All the tools, yarn, and guidance you need for a joyful, relaxing crochet project.
A project with personality
The Pomodoro Basket Box is all about small details that make a project feel special.
From the surface crochet lettering to the tiny tomatoes, each element adds character without making the project complicated. The stitches themselves are simple and approachable, making it a calm, satisfying project that grows quickly in your hands.
These baskets aren’t just for looks: they’re sturdy enough to be used every day, whether in the kitchen, as a yarn catch-all, or wherever you need a little cheerful storage.
You’ll learn:
- How to crochet in the round
- Tapestry crochet
- Surface crochet
- Ripple Stitch
A little Mediterranean sunshine
This box is designed to feel like a small creative escape. A hint of summer, simple stitches, and a project that is playful, practical, and full of colour.
It’s a crochet project that feels like sitting down in a sunlit kitchen, planning your day, and making something you’ll use and enjoy.
Is this project for me?
Absolutely! Every one of our boxes comes with a 16-page printed pattern booklet, step-by-step photos and an exclusive video tutorial, typically 60 minutes long.
So no matter where you are on your crochet journey, you'll find everything you need to help you make up this month's box.
I'll walk you through each skill and technique in turn in the video, so that we make along together.
Am I tied into a subscription?
Nope! Curate Crochet Box is designed to be super flexible. All our projects are revealed each month before your renewal date, so you can skip a box if it's not your cup of tea, or if you are busy that month. Or you can cancel anytime if you need to - all from your own account.
How to join Curate Crochet Box
Sign-ups for April's box are open now, but only until 8th May. Once this box closes there's no guarantee the kit will be available in future. If you are already one of our subscribers, you don't need to do anything! The box will be posted to your door with everything you need to make it.
Or, if you are looking for a present for the yarn-lover in your life (or yourself, we're not here to judge) you can purchase a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month gift subscription too...
