Materials
- 4 mm crochet hook (US G)
- 100 % cotton yarn for a 4 mm hook
Abbreviations (US Terms)
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
Finished size:
This basket measures 30 cm long and 25 cm tall.
Of course, should you choose a different hook and yarn, final measures will vary.
Ready? Let's begin...
Basket
Using the color of your choice... This basket is crocheted in spirals or rounds...
1. Chain 48 ch stitches. Crochet 2 sc (increase) in the 2nd ch from hook and then 1 sc in each of the following 45 ch stitches. Crochet 4 sc (2 increases) in the last ch stitch, which will allow you to turn and work on the other side of the foundation chain. Crochet 1 sc in each of the following 45 ch stitches and, finally, 2 sc (increase) in the last ch stitch. Total stitches: 98
2. Crochet 1 sc, 1 increase, 45 sc, 1 increase, 2 sc, 1 increase, 45 sc, 1 increase and, finally, 1 sc (102)
3. to 7. Crochet 102 sc
8. Crochet *49 sc, one decrease*, repeat * twice (100)
9. Crochet *48 sc, one decrease*, repeat * twice (98)
10. Crochet 98 sc
11. Only through backloops, crochet 98 sc
12. to 42. Crochet 98 sc
Close, break the yarn and weave in ends.
Straps
Make three, using the color you chose for the basket...
1. Chain 48 ch stitches
Close and break the yarn.
Assembly
- Fold the straps in halves and sew them, by their middle, in one of the edges of the basket: one in each end and the third one in the middle.
Done! We have finished!
