This star shaped basket is super fun to make. In Red, White and Blue, this basket will star at all of your summer holiday get-togethers from Memorial Day to Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Patriots Day. Makes a great gift - make at least one for yourself and several for friends. This distinctive table décor is a great conversation piece and very useful to hold silverware, serving pieces or napkins, or assorted odds and ends. Measures about 10” from star point to point and just over 3” tall.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

G Crochet Hook (See note on gauge)

Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight Yarn: White and Cherry Red, about 50 yards each and Blue Suede, about 100 yards;

Stitch markers

Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate – some experience helpful.

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. The base measures about 4” across before you add the star arms. The gauge is approximately 2 rows and 4 stitches in HDC measure about 1”.

STITCHES USED:

Chain stitch
Slip Stitch
Skip a Stitch
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Back Loop Single Crochet
Spike Half Double Crochet
Special Stitch: Single Crochet Cluster