Decorative Basket by Shyama Nivas

Decorative Basket

Crochet
April 2014
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
not critical
4.0 mm (G)
175 - 200 yards (160 - 183 m)
Base -Diameter 4” ; Height : 2 ¾” ; Top - Diameter : 6”
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

An easy, multi-use little basket that is ideal for those chocolates during festive times, for Easter eggs, could hold little baubles on your table..a whole load of possibilities.
The pattern is worked in rounds from the bottom up and we work the ‘handle’ continuously without the worry of weaving too many ends.

This pattern has been tested using :
a) 3-ply light fingering yarn , 10 g / 30 yds ; 4 mm crochet hook ;

b) 4 ply polyester purse/cone yarn , 50 g / 210 yds ; 4 mm crochet hook ;

c) Caron One Pound (med 4 worsted weight), approx 50 g ; 4 mm (G) crochet hook ;
Comments :Some instructions confusing, charts were very helpful ; took a few hrs
Skill level by tester : Easy

d) Purse thread in roll, around 1 roll, 3 mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Clear instructions, helpful photos, took 1 hr to complete ;
Skill level by tester : Easy

e) Purse thread , less than 1 cone , 3.25 mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Instructions & photos very clear ; took a few hours
Skill level by tester : Easy

f) Knitting Essentials Sparkle Knit (DK) , approx 20-30m ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Took 2.5 hrs ; Chart was easy to follow.
Skill level by tester : Advanced beginner

g) Petal Pink Red Heart Super Saver ; small amt used ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Comments :Charts good, took 4-6 hrs