Jersey Knit Basket by Jessica Biscoe

Jersey Knit Basket

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Knitting
November 2014
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
100 - 160 yards (91 - 146 m)
Small (Large)
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for £3.50.

This pattern has been updated to include a larger size (May 2017)

Super fun storage for your home, these modern knitted baskets are perfect for storing yarns, knitting projects or anything you please. Styled upright or folded, the small size is great for socks projects, while the large size holds a healthy sized stash!

The pattern is worked flat with a seamless construction. Starting with a provisional cast on, the base is shaped using short rows. To finish, the side seam is then invisibly grafted with Kitchener stitch.

Yarn
Approx. 100m (160m) Jersey fabric yarn
You’ll also need a scrap piece of yarn for the provisional cast-on.

Suggested:

  • Wool and the Gang ‘Jersey be good’ (98% cotton, 2% elastane | 100m/500g)
  • Hoooked ‘Zpaghetti’ (90% cotton, 10% synthetic | 120m/850g)

Needles and notions:
10mm (US 15) needles: straight, or 100 cm circular for larger size.
10mm (US N/15) crochet hook and scrap yarn.
Large eye yarn needle,

Gauge:
10 sts x 19 rows = 10cm / 4” in garter stitch

Measurements: (unfolded and standing on flat surface)
Height: approx. 18 (30) cm
Diameter: approx. 18 (35) cm
Circumference: approx. 55 (110) cm

Click here for tutorials on the techniques used in this pattern.