Pineapple Basket & Saucer by Cylinda D. Mathews

Pineapple Basket & Saucer

Crochet
January 2011
Thread ?
2 rnds = ½” T
1.5 mm
325 - 350 yards (297 - 320 m)
Basket: 9” T w/ handle / Saucer: 11” dia
US
English
This pattern is available for $5.29 USD
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Our pretty crochet basket is perfect for Easter, spring, or Mother’s Day. Worked in pineapples it’s edged with a frilly chain ruffle with a matching saucer and trimmed in floral and ribbon. Create a stunning piece for your home to hold mints, potpourri, candy, bath soaps…

Molding Materials:
• Aunt Lydia’s Denim Quick Crochet Ball or any ball measuring approx 5” T x 5” dia
• Canning lid and ring (for base) approx 3” dia, or any lid
• 1 Plate (for shaping saucer)
• Fabric stiffener or homemade solution
• Plastic wrap
• Rust proof pins

Finishing Materials:
• Tapestry needle (for tails)
• Glue gun/glue
• 1 ½-yds (1/8” W) ribbon
• 6 Sm ribbon flowers
• 1 yd (5/8” W) ribbon

Skill level: Experienced