Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Crocheted Easter Basket

Front view

Back view

MATERIALS: White worsted weight yarn and a second color of your choice
GAUGE: crochet hook size G
PATTERN:
Bottom
Row 1: Ch 4, work 15 dc in first ch, join with sl st in the top of ch 4. total 16 dc
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) work 1 dc in first dc, work 2 dc in ea st around. Join with sl st in the top of ch 3.  total 30 dc
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *work 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st, rep from * around row. join with sl st in the top of ch 3. total 45 dc
Row 4:  Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next two st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around row. join with sl st in the top of ch 3. total 60 dc
Row 5:Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around. total 80 dc
Row 6: With different color, *3 dc in same st, sc in next st, rep from * around row. Jn with sl st in top of ch 3.

Basket 
Row 1: Attach white to sc sp. ch 4 *dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.
Row 2: Ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.
Row 3- 9: repeat row 2.
Row 10: *3 dc in same st, sc in next st, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.

Ears
Row 1: Ch 22, working in front loop only, sc in ea st across to the last st.  Work 2 stitches in the last st on row. Turn, work in the back loop and sc in ea st across. Ch 3, turn
Row 2: 1 dc in ea st around.

Handle
Row 1: Ch 63, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea st across. Ch 3 turn.
Row 2: dc in first st *ch 1, skip next st and dc in next st, rep from * across row.  Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: dc in ea st across.

Make a pom-pom for the head, tail and feet.  Use a pom-pom for the nose, and purchase googly-eyes, whiskers and small bowl for the inside of the basket.  Sew handle and ears to the basket. Glue bowl inside. Sew pom-pom in place. Afix the eyes, whiskers and nose. I weaved a sparkly gold pipe cleaner through the handle and around the basket, but that's up to you.







Abbreviations:
beg=beginning
ch=chain
ch3-sp=chain 3 space
dc=double crochet
hk=hook
lp=loop
rep =repeat
sc=single crochet
sk=skip
sl st=slip stitch
st=stitch
tch=turning chain



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10 comments:

  1. That is adorable! My niece would absolutely love this. You always have such great ideas and great postings. Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  2. Thank you for sharing ~ That is too cute!

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  3. That is the most adorable thing ever!!! I have to make one to decorate my home!

    Thank you SO much for sharing this pattern...it's just so very cute!!

    Blessings - Julie

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  4. Very cute bunny. I love finding other creative friends.

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  5. how cute, easter is not far away will try this

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  6. So cute!

    Perhaps you'd care to link to SEASONAL SUNDAYS next week. The link goes up at 7 pm on Saturday evening.

    - The Tablescaper

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  7. Great to have you be a part of SEASONAL SUNDAYS!

    - The Tablescaper

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  8. When attaching the white are you crocheting in every stitch of the opposite color or just the sc spaces? It looks as though you have a ruffle but I'm not getting that affect if crocheting in every stitch. Thanks

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    1. I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand your question. If I understand you, I did the opposite of what you are stating...I began with the white and then went back with the opposite color and added the ruffle. If you need additional help, send me an e-mail: sandy@cherishedhandmadetreasures.com and I will try to assist you as best I can.

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