For this pattern You will need:
– 1 skein Ribbon Yarn & a crochet hook nr 6 (US 10)
– A stitch marker.
– A big needle with a round point to weave in the ends.
-The basket will be about 12 cm x 12 cm or 4,7-inch x 4,7 inch.
The stitches we use:
– The chain stitch (CH ST)
– The single crochet (SC) – The slip stitch (SL ST)
1. Make 3 chain stitches and close in a circle with a slip stitch.
2. Make 6 SC in the middle of the circle and mark Your first SC with a stitch marker (or safety pin). (6 st)
3. Make 2 SC in each stitch, replace the stitch marker (12)
4. (Make 1 SC in the first stitch and 2 SC in the next stitch) Replace stitch marker.
Repeat ( ) another 5 times. (18st)
5. (Make 1 SC in the first 2 stitches and 2 SC in the third stitch) Replace the stitch marker.
Repeat ( ) another 5 times. (24st)
6. (Make 1 SC in the first 3 stitches and 2 SC in the 4th stitch) Replace stitch marker.
Repeat ( ) another 5 times. (30st)
7. (Make 1 SC in the first 4 stitches and 2 SC in the 5th stitch) Replace stitch marker.
Repeat ( ) another 5 times. (36st)
8. (Make 1 SC in the first 5 stitches and 2 SC in the 6th stitch) Replace the stitch marker.
Repeat ( ) another 5 times. (42st)
9. (Make a SC in each stitch around, replace stitch marker. (42st)) Repeat ( ) another 7 times.
10. Make 10 chain stitches.
11. skip 9 stitches and attach with a SC in the 10th stitch. go around with a SC in each stitch.
(Now we see where the stitch marker is the beginning of the new round, we don’t need to move him anymore.
12. Go another round all around with a SC in each stitch. (42st)
13. Make a slip stitch in each stitch so You get a nice decorative border. (42st)
14. cut of the tread and pull true the loop. Take a big needle with a round point, and stitch in the loose ends.
Enjoy!
Ilse 🙂
