Felted basket with handles by Tine Sommer Hansen

Felted basket with handles

Crochet
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches
in Before felting
7.0 mm
175 - 350 yards (160 - 320 m)
Small, Large
US
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This pattern is available for free.

Felted basket in 2 sizes in a rustic and simple design. Perfect for storing yarn and accessories - or as storage in the living room or the bathroom. The possibilities are endless with these lovely baskets.
They are crocheted in Woolpower from Happy Sheep and felted in the washing machine.

It’s an easy and quick project. Enjoy!

Materials:
− Crochet hook 7.0mm (K/L)
− Happy sheep Woolpower
− 2 x 3” Leather strap ¾” width
− 2 x 8” Leather strap 1” width
− 8 Rivets 4-6 mm
− Leather working punch

Gauge:
12 ½ sts x 7 rows = 4” x 4” (10x10 cm) before felting

Yarn Requirements: Approx.
Small: 100g per basket
Large: 200g per basket

Size after felting:
Small: Base: 5 ½” (14cm) in diameter. Height: 4”(10 cm).
Large: Base: 8 ¼” (21 cm) in diameter. Height: 5” (12 cm).

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet