Eggcellent Easter Basket by Vintage Vixen Press

Eggcellent Easter Basket

Crochet
January 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in Single Crochet Back Loop Only
4.0 mm (G)
250 - 280 yards (229 - 256 m)
US
English
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The Eggscellent Easter Basket is perfect for Egg Hunts, Display, and Easter Bunny Surprises!

Difficulty Level: Easy/Intermediate
Finished Size: Basket has 8” diameter and 4” sides, plus 16” handle.

Tools & Materials:

  • 2 skeins (200g/280yds) of Worsted Weight (4) Cotton Yarn (I used Fantasy Naturale in Pastel Tweed).
  • 16” length of 3/8” cotton cord (Can sub 1/4” or 1/2”)
  • Two 1” buttons (Optional)
  • Crochet Hook G-6/4.0mm
  • Basic Yarn Sewing Kit: scissors, soft tape measure, yarn needle, and stitch markers.

Skills:

  • Basic Stitches: Chain (CH), Single Crochet (SC), Slip Stitch (SL ST). Reviewed
  • Special Stitches: Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC), Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC). Explained in detail.