Pineapple Heart Basket by Cylinda D. Mathews

Pineapple Heart Basket

Crochet
July 1998
Thread ?
2 rows = ½” W/6 dc = ½” T
1.5 mm
125 - 150 yards (114 - 137 m)
9” T x 5” in dia
US
English
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Our lovely crochet Valentine Pineapple Heart Basket is dainty, yet large enough to hold a small plant, bath cubes or potpourri. Slightly squared in shape with four pretty pineapple hearts, it sets on a pedestal of four dainty feet! It’s the perfect Victorian accent piece – collect the entire set today! Perfect for Valentines or Mother’s Day!

Materials:
• 150-yd ball cotton thread, (size 10)
• Steel crochet hook size 8 (1.50 mm)

Molding Materials:
• Commercial fabric stiffener
• 1-(4-lb 3-oz) empty spaghetti sauce jar
• Sm (1-lb) empty coffee can
• Polyester fiber filling
• Plastic wrap
• Approx. 8 plastic paper clips

Finishing Materials:
• ¾-yd (1/4” W) ribbon
• Glue

Finished Size: 9” T x 5” in dia
Gauge: 2 rows = ½”/6 dc = ½”

Skill Level: Experienced