|
By Lata Tokhi
Make a pretty flower-shaped basket with easy crocheting instructions and pattern.
Materials: 2 balls of closely-covered white and silver, and 1 ball of pink and silver twine; a crochet needle.
For the bottom: Make a chain of 4 stitches and unite it, work 3 long, 3 chain, and repeat three times more.
2nd round: Work 3 long into the 1st 3 chain, make 3 chain, work 3 long [200] into the next 3 chain, make 3 chain, work 3 long into the same place, make 3 chain, and repeat.
3rd round: 3 long, 3 chain, working twice into the 3 chain of last round.
4th round: 3 long, 3 chain, increasing in every other 3rd chain by working twice into it.
5th round: Increasing in every 3rd chain, repeat.
| Take a Moment to See What's New at Home Decor 101... |
Stop by our new home decor forums and help us build a friendly community - be the first to post on your favorite gardening and decorating topics!
|
| |
For the leaves: Make a chain of 32 stitches, then work a row of 1 long stitch and 1 chain stitch with the silver twine.
2nd round: Work 1 long stitch into each chain stitch in 1st row, make 1 chain stitch, repeat. (At the point, make 4 long, with a chain stitch between each), repeat on the other side of the chain, 1 long stitch and 1 chain stitch alternately.
3rd round: With pink: Work over a wire in double crochet 1 stitch into each loop, work 15 more leaves in the same way, join each leaf half way, then sew it to the centre, work a row of double crochet 1 yard in length, and twist it for the handle. This should also be crocheted over wire.
For more free crochet, tatting and knitting patterns, visit http://www.vintagecraftpatterns.info
See Also...
|
The Craft of Crochet
Crochet is an ideal hobby for a busy person. There are only a few pieces of equipment and it is quick to tidy away.
|
Beginning Crochet
Many people enjoy crochet for its relaxing qualities and satisfying results. It appeals to a wide number of people, as most of the materials still remain inexpensive and easy to obtain.
More articles on creating beautiful crocheted items
|
