Join in on this crochet-a-long for this adorable Easter basket worked in a honeycomb style stitch in yarn for the basket and embellished with a lacy crochet thread edging! This basket is designed to fit over a Cool Whip container but in my introduction post, you’ll find alternative solutions if you don’t have this product available. Other ideas are given throughout the CAL as sections of the basket instruction are published. Please see my Introduction Post for further information! link text

• 1 Sm skein Red Heart 4-ply WW yarn
• 100-yds 100% cotton thread, size 10
• Aluminum hook size H/8 (5.00 mm)
• Steel crochet hook size 8 (1.50 mm)

Finishing Materials:
• 2 strips of plastic mesh cut into strips 3 grids wide x length of sheet
• Tapestry needle
• 16 oz empty container Cool Whip or container measuring 5 1/2” dia x 5” T
• Hole punch
• 1-yd (1/2″ W) ribbon
• Glue gun/glue

Skill Level: Intermediate

This pattern is available for free on the blog!