Materials:
Cotton, DK yarn in three colors: A for the main color of the balloon, B for the contrast color and C for the basket. 3.5 mm crochet hook. Fiberfill for stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.

Finished Measurements:
Aprox. 11 cm (4.3 in) in diameter and 20 cm (7.9 in) tall from the top of the balloon to the bottom of the basket.

The pattern is written in US terminology.