This pattern uses heavy starch and a standard cooking bowl to transform a dishcloth into a clever gift basket. This pattern makes several dishcloths. Black cloths are particularly nice for the barbeque chef -- they REALLY don’t show the soot. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: BK4K-0511002-C
ckc-giftBasket.pdf

PUBLISHED IN: By Kids, For Kids

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1)

Lion® Cotton (Article #760)
2 colors, 1 ball each
Materials are sufficient to make several items

Crochet Hook - Size F-5 (3.75 mm)
Dry Laundry starch (available in the laundry section of most supermarkets)

Special Stitches:
FPdc
BPdc

Basket is worked as a rectangle.

Photo-tutorial shows how to mold the basket shape with starch.

See also Gift Basket Dishcloth (knit)