This large basket is worked in the round in an interesting cluster stitch with added star appliqués. In Red, White and Blue, this basket will compliment all of your summer get-togethers from Memorial Day to Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Patriots Day. Makes an interesting decorative plant basket – just add a nice plant for an instant festive, patriotic touch to your décor or to create a great gift! You’ll find all sorts of uses for this large, round basket that measures about 9” in diameter and about 6.25” tall.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

G Crochet Hook (See note on gauge)

Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight Yarn: About 50 yards of White, 75 yards of Cherry Red, 150 yards of Blue Suede. If substituting yarn, avoid soft yarn or the basket will be floppy.

Stitch markers (optional but useful)

Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and attach Stars.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner– some experience helpful.

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. In Half Double Crochet, 4 rows and 7 stitches equal about 2” – when working the base, each round adds about 1” to the diameter. In the pattern repeat, each cluster is about 1”.

STITCHES USED:
Chain stitch
Slip Stitch
Skip a Stitch
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Back Loop Single Crochet