✿ Pretty enough to display. Sturdy enough to actually use.

These nesting trays are built on a wooden base, so they hold their shape and look polished from day one. The Petal Loop Stitch gives the sides gorgeous texture.

Use them for yarn and tools, keys, bathroom and kitchen bits, or your plants. Five sizes stack together into one nested set, and they’re a great finished item to gift or sell.

▶️ Watch them come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Wooden base. Crochet right into the pre-drilled holes for a sturdy foundation.
• Worked in the round. Build the sides straight up from the base.
• Holds its shape. The stitch texture adds structure.
• No cord? No problem. Hold two or three strands of yarn together for the same sturdy look.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Cord: 3mm Macrame Cord (100% cotton rope), 20 (35, 45, 60, 70) yds
• Love a swap? Bobbiny 3mm Cord · 3mm Macrame Cord · or yarn held double (here’s how to make bulky yarn from one skein)
• Hook: G (4.0mm)
• Bases: Wooden Basket Bases, set of 5
• Tools: Cat Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• 5 sizes
• Wooden base: about 3.93 (5.91, 7.87, 9.84, 11.8)“ across, with 6mm holes
• Finished tray: about 4.18 (6.16, 8.12, 10.09, 12.05)“ across

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special stitch: Petal Loop Stitch
• Gauge: 10 sts and 8 rows = 4” x 4” in pattern. Not critical for this one · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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