Two ruffled gift baskets with a lid. Easy crochet tutorial pattern instant download -- Olga Andrew Designs Pattern 098.

This is a step-by-step tutorial pattern for a hand crocheted two ruffled gift baskets with a lid – an excellent gift for any occasion for your mum, grandma, sister or friend, a beautiful home accessory and could be very useful for storing and organising small items in the home.

The pattern can be made up with any yarn. The instructions have been tested on several types of yarn and thread. If you use a different yarn brand or type, use an average hook size between the smallest and largest on the yarn label. Variations and experimentations are unlimited!

The pattern includes detailed photos with instructions how to make it -- useful for beginners.
This pattern uses only basic stitches, so beginners should have no problem with it. It is written in English using Standard US crochet terminology (with UK crochet terminology if necessary).

Skill level: easy (you only need basic crochet skills).

Materials you will need:
1) crochet yarn (I used Premium Acrylic DK yarn) about 280 g for big size basket (230 g white and 50 g peach) and about 100 g for small size basket (85 g peach and 15 g white);
2) crochet hooks (I used hook size 7 mm and 5 mm).

The approximate diameter of the crocheted big size basket is about 29 cm (about 11.4 inches), the height is about 13 cm (about 5.1 inches); the approximate diameter of the crocheted small size basket is about 17 cm (about 6.6 inches), the height is about 11 cm (about 4.3 inches). The size of basket may vary depending on the type of yarn, hook size and how tightly you crochet.