Retro-inspired flowers adorn four small nesting baskets measuring from 3 to 8 inches across. All are crocheted in worsted-weight yarn -- using one to four strands -- to create the graduated sizes.

This is a quick and easy pattern; it takes about an hour to complete one basket and two flowers. All the baskets are made with the same pattern. Gauge varies according to hook size used and the number of strands of yarn.

YARN
NOTES: Sample baskets are crocheted in Red Heart Super Saver in Aran. Heavy worsted acrylic yarns with body, such as Red Heart Super Saver, are recommended for these baskets.

Worsted Weight (#4 Medium)

All four baskets and flowers:
• 698 yd./638 m

Mini basket and flowers:
• 36 yd./33 m

Small basket and flowers:
(2 strands of 52 yd./48 m each)
• Total 103 yd./94 m

Medium basket and flowers:
(3 strands of 70 yd./64 m each)
• Total 209 yd./191 m

Large basket and flowers:
(4 strands of 88 yd./80 m each)
• Total 350 yd./220 m

HOOKS AND NOTIONS
NOTE: I used an 11.5 mm hook for the Large basket, but a 10 mm will also work well.
• Sizes G-6 (I-9, L-11, P-15)/4 (5.5, 8, 11.5) mm) crochet hook or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle

The written pattern, which uses U.S. crochet terms, also includes a chart for the flower.