Little Duckling Easter Basket by Cylinda D. Mathews

Little Duckling Easter Basket

Crochet
March 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3 rows (center section on bskt) = 1" T
5.0 mm (H)
350 - 364 yards (320 - 333 m)
8 1/2" T w/ handle x 5" dia at bottom
US
English
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This little Duckling Easter basket would be ideal for toddlers in celebration of Easter. A sweet little duckling sits on the back half appearing as if he’s holding the basket right in his lap! Why not surprise a youngster or even a loved one residing in a rest home with this adorable basket filled with goodies.

Materials:
• 1 Skein Red Heart 4-ply WW yarn ea (yellow & white)
• Sm amt Red Heart 4-ply WW yarn ea (cream or Aran, orange & frosty green)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.00 mm)

Finishing Materials:
• Tapestry needle
• 1 Cool Whip container (8 oz container) or a container measuring 4 1/2” dia at bottom X 5 3/4” dia at top X 2 3/4” H)
• Hole punch or ice pick (for punching holes)
• 2 Chenille stems or plastic canvas mesh cut into strips (handle)
• Sm amt fiberfill
• 2 Oval shaped squiggly eyes
• Glue gun/glue

Skill Level: Intermediate