Baskets For All

by Annie's

Overview

Baskets can be used to create handy storage units or thoughtful gifts. 14 different shaped baskets made using Dk-, medium- (holding 2 strands together) and Super Bulky-weight yarns. Colorful Chevrons includes 2 size baskets - one with handles and one without; Hanging Around is a clever basket that can be hung on a peg, Textured Perfections is a beautiful textured basket, Stylish Storage is a set of 3 nesting baskets, Owl on Guard is a fun basket that looks like an owl, Woven Wonders is a set of 2 size woven baskets, Lacy Elegance includes 3 size baskets and Go Team is a basket that can be made in your favorite team colors!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590124321
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	12/23/2015
Sold by:	INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	36
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Annie's is part of the third-generation Muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting, and needlework. Annie's books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide. They are headquartered in Berne, Indiana.

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Baskets for All

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By Annie

Annie's

Copyright © 2015 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59012-432-1

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CHAPTER 1

Owl on Guard

Design by Deja Jetmir

Skill Level

* * EASY

Finished Measurements

9 ½ inches in diameter x 5 inches tall

Materials

6 SUPER BULKY

• Lion Brand Yarns Hometown USA super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/81 yds/142g per ball):

3 balls #098 Houston cream

• Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

With 2 strands held tog: Rnds 1–3 = 3 ½ inches; 9 hdc = 4 inches; 6 rows = 3 ¼ inches

Pattern Notes

Refer to Stitch Diagrams as needed.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Basket is worked with 2 strands held together. Eyes and Nose are worked with single strand.

Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds and move up as each round is completed.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitches

Extended treble crochet (ext tr): Yo twice, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 1 lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps] 3 times.

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.

Basket

Bottom

Rnd 1 (RS): With 2 strands held tog(see Pattern Notes), make a slip ring(see illustration), ch 1, 8 hdc in ring, place marker(see Pattern Notes). Pull gently on beg tail to close sts. (8 hdc)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (16 hdc)

Rnd 3: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 8 times. (24 hdc)

Rnd 4: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 hdc] 8 times. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts] 8 times. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts] 8 times. (48 hdc)

Rnd 7: [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 5 sts] 8 times. (56 hdc)

Sides

Rnds 1–7: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 8: Sc in each of next 19 sts, *dc in next st, tr in next st, ext tr(see Special Stitches) in next st, picot(see Special Stitches),dtr in next st (see Stitch Guide), ext tr in next st, tr in next st, dc in next st*, sc in the next 4 sts, rep between * once, sc in each of last 19 sts, join(see Pattern Notes).

Eye

Make 2.

Rnd 1 (RS): Leaving long beg tail, make a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join in first sc. Pull gently on beg tail to close sts. (6 sc)

Row 2: Now working in rows, ch 2(see Pattern Notes), hdc in base of beg ch-2, 2 hdc in each of next 3 sc, leave rem sts unworked, turn. (8 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), dc in base of beg ch-3, 2 dc in each st across. Leaving a long tail for sewing, fasten off. (16 dc)

Finishing

Referring to photo, position each Eye with bottom edges at 45-degree angle from top edge of Basket and corner of last row slightly below point of picot. Leave approximately ½ inch between lower corners.

Thread beg tail on needle. Working from back to front through center of rnd 1 and then from front to back between rnds 1 and 2, sew over each st of rnd 1 through both thicknesses.

With end tail, sew outer edge of Eye to Basket.

Beak

With straight stitches(see illustration), make a triangle with point facing down between Eyes, fill in with straight stitches.

CHAPTER 2

Colorful Chevrons

Designs by Deja Jetmir

Skill Level

* * EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given are for small basket; changes for large basket are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

Diameter: 7 inches (small) [10 inches (large)]

Height: 6 ½ inches, 7 ¼ inches with optional handles (small) [8 ¼ inches, 9 inches with optional handles (large)]

Materials

6 SUPER BULKY

• Lion Brand Yarns Hometown USA super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (5 oz/81 yds/142g per ball):

Small Basket
2 balls #100 New York white
1 ball #105 Detroit blue
Large Basket
2 balls #100 New York white
1 ball each #113 Cincinnati red, #114 Tampa spice and
#189 Napa Valley pinot

• Size K/101/2/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Large-eye plastic needle

Gauge

Rnds 1–3 = 2 inches; 6 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

Refer to Stitch Diagrams as needed.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Beginning chain-3 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Beginning chain-3 (beg ch-3): Ch 1, pull as tightly as possible, ch 1, draw up to height of dc, ch 1.

Basket

Bottom

Rnd 1 (RS): With white, make a slip ring(see illustration), ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join(see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Pull gently on beg tail to close sts. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in beg sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (42 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (48 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 7 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (54 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 8 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. (60 sc)

Large Basket Only

Rnd [11]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. ([66] sc)

Rnd [12]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. ([72] sc)

Rnd [13]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 11 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. ([78] sc)

Rnd [14]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 12 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 12 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. ([84] sc)

Rnd [15]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 13 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 13 sts, rep from * around, join in beg sc. ([90] sc)

Sides

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sk same st as join, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st loosely in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around, ending with last sl st in beg sk st. Do not join. (60 [90] sts)

Rnd 2: Beg ch-3(see Pattern Notes and Special Stitch), sk first st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 3 sts, rep from * around, change color(see Stitch Guide) in last st to blue [Napa Valley pinot], join in beg dc.

Note: Last dc dec is worked in last 2 sts and first sk st and, at the same time, in front of beg ch-3. When rnd 2 is complete, beg ch-3 will be behind this last st.

Rnds 3 & 4: Beg ch-3, sk first st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc dec in next 3 sts, rep from * around. At end of rnd 4, change color to white.

Small Basket Only

Rnds 5 & 6: [Rep rnds 3 and 4] twice. At end of rnd 6, change color to blue.

Rnds 7–9: Rep rnds 3–5.

Large Basket Only

Rnd [5]: Rep rnd 3, change color to Tampa spice.

Rnds [6 & 7]: Rep rnds 3 and 4.

Rnd [8]: Rep rnd 3, change color to Cincinnati red.

Rnds [9 & 10]: Rep rnds 3 and 4.

Rnd [11]: Rep rnd 3.

Both Baskets

Rnd 10 [12]: Beg ch-3, dc in same st as base of beg ch-3, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st loosely in each of next 3 sts, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st loosely in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around to last 4 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in each of last 2 sts, join in beg dc.

Note: If you prefer a Basket without Handles, sk rnds 11 and 12 [13 and 14] and continue with Edging.

Handles (Optional)

Rnd 11 [13]: Beg ch-3, dc in same st as base of beg ch-3, dc in each of next 9 [17] sts, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, dc in each of next 20 [35] sts, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, dc in each of next 10 [17] sts, join in beg dc. (40 [70] sc, 2 ch-10 sps)

Rnd 12 [14]: Ch 1, [sc in each st to next ch-10 sp, 10 sc in next ch-10 sp] twice, sc in each rem st, join in beg sc. (60 [90] sc)

Edging

Last rnd: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg sc. (60 [90]sc)

CHAPTER 3

Lacy Elegance

Designs by Kris Moore

Skill Level

* * EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given are for small basket; changes for medium and large baskets are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

Diameter: 7 inches (small) [6 inches (medium), 9 inches (large)]

Height: 2 ½ inches (small) [5 inches (medium), 7 inches (large)], with Edging folded down

Materials

4 MEDIUM

• Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

55 [150, 30] yds #316 soft white

150 [55, 360] yds #668 honeydew

• Sizes G/6/4mm and L/11/8mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

With 2 strands held tog and size L hook: Rnds 1–4 = 5 inches; 7 hdc = 3 inches; 5 hdc rows = 2 ¾ inches

Pattern Notes

Refer to Stitch Diagrams as needed.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Larger hook will create soft-sided Baskets. If you prefer stiffer Sides, use smaller hook.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

High half double crochet (hhdc): Working under top lps and not around post, yo, insert hook from back to front and to back again around next st, yo, pull up a lp (3 lps on hook), yo, draw through all 3 lps.

Basket

Bottom

Rnd 1 (RS): With size L hook and with honeydew [white, honeydew], holding 2 strands tog(see Pattern Notes), ch 3, join(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, 10 hdc in ring, join in beg hdc. (10 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join in beg hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * around, join in beg hdc. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * around, join in beg hdc. (40 hdc)

Small & Large Baskets Only

Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * around, join in beg hdc. (50 hdc)

Large Basket Only

Rnd [6]: Ch 1, hdc in each of first 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in each of next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * around, join in beg hdc. ([60] hdc)

Sides

Rnd 1: Ch 1, hhdc(see Special Stitch) around each st around, join in beg hhdc. (50 [40, 60] hhdc)

Rnds 2–4 [2–8, 2–10]: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join in beg hdc. At end of last rnd, change color(see Stitch Guide) to white [honeydew, white].

Rnd(s) 5 [9 & 10, 11 & 12]: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join in beg hdc, turn. At end of last rnd, cut 1 strand.

Edging

Small Basket Only

Rnd 1 (WS): With 1 strand and size G hook, ch 1, working in back lp only(see Stitch Guide), sc in st at base of beg ch-1, ch 4, sc in next st, [ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st] 12 times, ch 4, sc in next st, rep between [ ] 11 times, ch 4, join in first sc. (26 ch-4 sps)

Medium & Large Baskets Only

Rnd [1] (WS): With 1 strand and size G hook, ch 1, working in back lp only(see Stitch Guide), sc in st at base of beg ch-1, *ch 4, sk next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc. ([20, 30] ch-4 sps)

All Baskets

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, sc in next ch-4 sp, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-4 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp, rep from * around, join in top of beg ch-3. (78 [60, 90] dc, 13 [10, 15] sc, 13 [10, 15] ch-3 sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in st at base of beg ch-1, sc in each of next 2 dc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sk next sc**, sc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. Fasten off. Fold Edging over to RS.

CHAPTER 4

Stylish Storage

Designs by Henna Huczkowski

Skill Level

* * EASY

Finished Sizes

Instructions given are for small basket; changes for medium and large baskets are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

Diameter: 7 ½ inches (small) [9 ½ inches (medium), 11 ½ inches (large)]

Height: 5 inches (small) [5 ½ inches (medium), 6 inches (large)]

Materials

4 MEDIUM

• Bernat Handicrafter Cotton medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (1 ¾ oz/80 yds/50g per ball):

4 balls #1030 pale yellow [7 balls #1530 country red, 8 balls #1215 robin's egg]

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

With 2 strands held tog: Rnds 1–5 = 3 inches; 13 sts = 4 inches; 16 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout.

Work in continuous rounds; do not join unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds and move up as each round is completed.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Spike stitch (spk st): Sc in base of indicated st 1 row below.

Basket

Bottom

Rnd 1 (RS): With 2 strands held tog(see Pattern Notes), make a slip ring(see illustration), ch 1, 8 sc in ring, place marker(see Pattern Notes). Pull gently on beg tail to close sts. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: Sc in next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] 7 times, sc in next sc. (32 sc)

Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc. (48 sc)

Rnd 7: [Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times. (56 sc)

Rnd 8: Sc in each of next 4 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (64 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 10: Sc in next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 7 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc. (72 sc)

Medium & Large Baskets Only

Rnd [11]: Sc in each of next 6 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc. ([80] sc)

Rnd [12]: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd [13]: [Sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times. ([88] sc)

Rnd [14]: Sc in each of next 4 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc each of next 6 sc. ([96] sc)

Large Basket Only

Rnd [15]: [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11 sc] 8 times. ([104] sc)

Rnd [16]: Sc in each of next 7 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 12 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc. ([112] sc)

Rnd [17]: Sc in each of next 3 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13 sc] 7 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10 sc. ([120] sc)

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Owl on Guard,
Colorful Chevrons,
Lacy Elegance,
Stylish Storage,
Hanging Around,
Go Team!,
Textured Perfection,
Woven Wonder,
General Information,
Metric Conversion Charts,
Stitch Guide,