Bridal Shell Flower Basket by Cylinda D. Mathews

Bridal Shell Flower Basket

Crochet
September 1999
Thread ?
2 rows = ½” T
1.5 mm
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
8 ½” T x 7 ¼” W
US
English
This pattern is available for $4.95 USD
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This beautiful crochet flower basket is perfect for the flower girls to carry rose petals or matching flower bouquets! Trimmed with silk flowers and beads, it’s a lovely basket for any occasion.

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

Molding Materials:
• Commercial fabric stiffener
• 1 (12”) Styrofoam cone cut to 4 ¼” T from bottom of cone
• Plastic wrap
• Rust proof pins
• 1 (4” dia) Styrofoam ball, or 1-lb empty coffee can

Finishing Materials:
• 2 Med silk flowers w/pearls
• 2/3-yd (1/4” W) ribbon (optional)
• Glue

Finished Size: 8 ½” T x 7 ¼” W
Gauge: 2 rows = ½”

Skill Level: Intermediate