Volunteer Basket by Swanky Emu Makes

Volunteer Basket

Knitting
July 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
210 - 930 yards (192 - 850 m)
Small and Large
English
This pattern is available for $5.00 USD buy it now

The pattern includes two sizes to choose from, both felt up into smooth, sturdy containers, perfect for gathering veggies from the garden or market. If you leave them unattended, they also make a lovely cat bed.

They’re knit modularly for extra strength when carrying large, photogenic cabbages. This is also what ensures they sit perfectly flat for easy loading and unloading. A strong, comfy handle makes for easy carrying.

What will yours hold?

Finished size (felted)
Small: 12” x 5” base
Large: 22” x 8” base

Gauge
Pre-felted gauge is approximately 12 stitches and 16 rows per 4” (10 cm), although precise gauge is not required

Yarn
Any bulky or chunky 100% wool yarn may be used. Two strands of worsted yarn may also be held together.
Acrylic, superwash, or other yarn blends should not be used as they will not felt.

Small: 210 yards (420 yards if held double)
Large: 465 yards (930 yards if held double)

Construction
Volunteer is knit modularly, beginning with the rectangular base, for maximum structure and strength.