Vase (basket) with spirals. Easy crochet tutorial pattern instant download -- Olga Andrew Designs Pattern 093.

This is a step-by-step tutorial pattern for a hand crocheted vase (basket) with spirals – an excellent gift for any occasion for your mum, grandma, sister or friend, a beautiful home accessory and decoration. Use a glass jar inside the crochet to hold the water for the flowers.

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 100 g royal blue for vase (basket) and about 35 g for spirals (mixed colours with fairisle effect self-patterning yarn);
2) crochet hooks (I used hook size 7 mm and 5 mm).

The approximate diameter of the crocheted vase (basket) with spirals is about 15 cm (about 5.9 inches). The height is about 16 cm (about 6.2 inches).
The size of vase (basket) may vary depending on the type of yarn, hook size and how tightly you crochet.