An original design by Tara Cousins
This cute little basket is the perfect size for holding mini Easter egg candies. Using two strands of yarn at once creates a thick enough handle to stand up on its own and a strong enough basket to hold heavy chocolates!
Finished size: Basket measures approx. 3" x 5"
Materials:
Pattern Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl - Slip stitch
sc - Single crochet
sc inc - Single crochet increase
Special Techniques:
Basket Pattern:
This cute little basket is the perfect size for holding mini Easter egg candies. Using two strands of yarn at once creates a thick enough handle to stand up on its own and a strong enough basket to hold heavy chocolates!
Finished size: Basket measures approx. 3" x 5"
Materials:
- Item pictured made with Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Aran Fleck (about 10 yards).
- Size N crochet hook
Pattern Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl - Slip stitch
sc - Single crochet
sc inc - Single crochet increase
Special Techniques:
- Increase (inc): To increase means to work 2 stitches in 1 stitch. So, sc inc means work 2 sc into 1 stitch.
Basket Pattern:
The entire basket is worked using a large size N hook and two strands of yarn.
To begin, ch 4.
To begin, ch 4.
sl to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: work 7 sc into center of ring. sl to first st in round, ch 1, turn.
Round 2: sc inc in each st around, for a total of 14 sc. sl to first st in round, ch 1, turn.
Round 3: sc in each st around. sl to first st in round, ch 1, turn.
Rounds 4, 5, 6: same as round 3.
Rounds 4, 5, 6: same as round 3.
At the end of round 6, ch 12.
sl to the stitch directly opposite of chain on other side of basket. tie off.
enjoy!
enjoy!
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