Padded Lace Bath Basket by Cylinda D. Mathews

Padded Lace Bath Basket

Crochet
March 2009
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Thread
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
2 rnds sc = ½” T
5.0 mm (H)
1.5 mm
400 - 450 yards (366 - 411 m)
9” T w/ handle x 8 ½” dia
US
English
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A sturdy front post st is contrasted with a delicate thread lace edging that come together beautifully in our crochet basket. Post sts add durability and give a padded-like appearance that’s offset by a delicate lace edging in thread. Trimmed with satin bows, this basket is perfect for the bedroom or bath! Perfect for gift giving too – create a bath basket as shown or a garden basket; the ideas are endless!

Materials:
• 2 skeins WW Bernat Cottontots cotton yarn (171-yds ea) (sunshine)
• 1 skein WW yarn (white)
• Crochet hook H/8 (5.00 mm)
• Sm amt 100% cotton thread, size 10 (white)
• Steel crochet hook size 8 USA (1.50 mm)
• 1 plastic canvas mesh rectangle
• 1-2 (6”) round plastic canvas mesh (or 9” cut down)

Finishing Materials:
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• 1-yd (5/8” w) ribbon, (patterned)
• ½-yd (5/8” w) ribbon, (solid)
• Glue gun/glue

Finished Size: 9” T w/ handle x 8 ½” dia
Gauge: 2 rnds sc = ½”

Skill Level: Experienced