Lacy Easter Basket
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Lacy Easter Basket
Originally published in the April 1996 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Crochet Design by Kathy Wigington
©2010 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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ABBREVIATIONS CC ch(s) dc MC mm Rnd(s) sc st(s) tr YO
Contrasting Color chain(s) double crochet(s) Main Color millimeters Round(s) single crochet(s) stitch(es) treble crochet(s) yarn over
★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.
INSTRUCTIONS
Finished Size: Approximately 41/2" x 51/4" x 21/2" deep MATERIALS Bedspread Weight Cotton Thread (size 10), approximately: MC (White) - 115 yards CC (Green) - 45 yards Steel crochet hook, size 6 (1.80 mm) or size needed for gauge Tapestry needle Craft glue Starching materials: Commercial fabric stiffener, blocking board, plastic wrap, resealable plastic bag, terry towel, paper towels, boutique size tissue box, and stainless steel pins Finishing materials: Leaves, flowers, excelsior grass, and various size ribbons GAUGE: 15 tr and 6 rows = 2" DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
SIDES
Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in each tr across; work 33 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; working in free loops of beginning ch, sc in each ch across; work 33 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; join with slip st to first sc: 144 sc. Rnd 2: Ch 4, do not turn; tr in Back Loop Only of next sc and in each sc around; join with slip st to first tr. Rnd 3: Ch 4, tr in both loops of next tr and in each tr around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off. Rnd 4: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; (ch 6, skip next 2 tr, slip st in next tr) around to last 2 tr, ch 3, skip last 2 tr, dc in joining to form last loop: 48 loops. Rnd 5: Ch 6, (slip st in next loop, ch 6) around; join with slip st to first ch, finish off. Rnd 6: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in first loop; ch 4, 2 tr in same loop, 3 tr in next loop and in each loop around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off: 144 tr. Rnds 7-9: Repeat Rnds 4-6; do not finish off at end of Rnd 9. Rnd 10: Ch 4, tr in next tr and in each tr around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off. Rnd 11: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; ch 1, working from left to right, ★ insert hook in stitch to right of hook (Fig. 1a), YO and draw through, under and to left of loop on hook (2 loops on hook) (Fig. 1b), YO and draw through both loops on hook (Fig. 1c) (reverse sc made, Fig. 1d); repeat from ★ around; join with slip st to first st, finish off. Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 1c
Fig. 1d
BOTTOM
With MC, ch 42 loosely. Note: To work treble crochet (abbreviated tr), YO twice, insert hook in st or loop indicated, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fifth ch from hook and in each ch across: 39 sts. Note: Loop a short piece of thread around any stitch to mark last row as right side. Rows 2-14: Ch 4 (counts as first tr, now and throughout), turn; tr in next tr and in each st across.
HANDLE
With MC, ch 124 loosely. Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fifth ch from hook and in each ch across; finish off: 121 sts. Note: Mark last row as right side. Row 2: With wrong side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; (ch 6, skip next 2 tr, slip st in next st) across: 40 loops. Row 3: Ch 6, turn; slip st in first loop, (ch 6, slip st in next loop) across; finish off: 40 loops. Row 4: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in first loop; ch 4, 2 tr in same loop, 3 tr in next loop and in each loop across; finish off: 120 tr. Edging: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first st; ch 1, work reverse sc around entire Handle; join with slip st to first st, finish off.
STARCHING
Read the following instructions before beginning. 1.Wash Basket and Handle using a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse several times in cool, clear water. Roll each piece in a clean terry towel and gently press out the excess moisture. Lay Handle flat and allow both pieces to dry completely. 2. Pour fabric stiffener in a resealable plastic bag. Do not dilute stiffener. Note: This method is permanent and will not wash out. 3. Immerse dry pieces in fabric stiffener, remove air, and seal the bag. Work solution thoroughly into each piece. Let soak for several hours or overnight.
BLOCKING
1.Remove Basket and Handle from solution and squeeze gently to remove as much excess stiffener as possible. Blot with a paper towel several times to remove excess from holes. 2.Cover the tissue box with plastic wrap and insert it in the Basket. Pin Basket at regular intervals to box, being careful not to split the threads when inserting pins between the stitches. 3. Cover blocking board with plastic wrap. With right side facing, lay Handle on blocking board and pin at regular intervals. 4. Allow both pieces to dry completely.
FINISHING
Glue Handle to Basket. Tie ribbon in a bow around flowers, leaves, and excelsior grass; glue to side of Basket.
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Lacy Easter Basket
Originally published in the April 1996 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Crochet Design by Kathy Wigington
©2010 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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ABBREVIATIONS CC ch(s) dc MC mm Rnd(s) sc st(s) tr YO
Contrasting Color chain(s) double crochet(s) Main Color millimeters Round(s) single crochet(s) stitch(es) treble crochet(s) yarn over
★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.
INSTRUCTIONS
Finished Size: Approximately 41/2" x 51/4" x 21/2" deep MATERIALS Bedspread Weight Cotton Thread (size 10), approximately: MC (White) - 115 yards CC (Green) - 45 yards Steel crochet hook, size 6 (1.80 mm) or size needed for gauge Tapestry needle Craft glue Starching materials: Commercial fabric stiffener, blocking board, plastic wrap, resealable plastic bag, terry towel, paper towels, boutique size tissue box, and stainless steel pins Finishing materials: Leaves, flowers, excelsior grass, and various size ribbons GAUGE: 15 tr and 6 rows = 2" DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
SIDES
Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn; sc in each tr across; work 33 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; working in free loops of beginning ch, sc in each ch across; work 33 sc evenly spaced across end of rows; join with slip st to first sc: 144 sc. Rnd 2: Ch 4, do not turn; tr in Back Loop Only of next sc and in each sc around; join with slip st to first tr. Rnd 3: Ch 4, tr in both loops of next tr and in each tr around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off. Rnd 4: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; (ch 6, skip next 2 tr, slip st in next tr) around to last 2 tr, ch 3, skip last 2 tr, dc in joining to form last loop: 48 loops. Rnd 5: Ch 6, (slip st in next loop, ch 6) around; join with slip st to first ch, finish off. Rnd 6: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in first loop; ch 4, 2 tr in same loop, 3 tr in next loop and in each loop around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off: 144 tr. Rnds 7-9: Repeat Rnds 4-6; do not finish off at end of Rnd 9. Rnd 10: Ch 4, tr in next tr and in each tr around; join with slip st to first tr, finish off. Rnd 11: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; ch 1, working from left to right, ★ insert hook in stitch to right of hook (Fig. 1a), YO and draw through, under and to left of loop on hook (2 loops on hook) (Fig. 1b), YO and draw through both loops on hook (Fig. 1c) (reverse sc made, Fig. 1d); repeat from ★ around; join with slip st to first st, finish off. Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 1c
Fig. 1d
BOTTOM
With MC, ch 42 loosely. Note: To work treble crochet (abbreviated tr), YO twice, insert hook in st or loop indicated, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fifth ch from hook and in each ch across: 39 sts. Note: Loop a short piece of thread around any stitch to mark last row as right side. Rows 2-14: Ch 4 (counts as first tr, now and throughout), turn; tr in next tr and in each st across.
HANDLE
With MC, ch 124 loosely. Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fifth ch from hook and in each ch across; finish off: 121 sts. Note: Mark last row as right side. Row 2: With wrong side facing, join CC with slip st in first tr; (ch 6, skip next 2 tr, slip st in next st) across: 40 loops. Row 3: Ch 6, turn; slip st in first loop, (ch 6, slip st in next loop) across; finish off: 40 loops. Row 4: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in first loop; ch 4, 2 tr in same loop, 3 tr in next loop and in each loop across; finish off: 120 tr. Edging: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in first st; ch 1, work reverse sc around entire Handle; join with slip st to first st, finish off.
STARCHING
Read the following instructions before beginning. 1.Wash Basket and Handle using a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse several times in cool, clear water. Roll each piece in a clean terry towel and gently press out the excess moisture. Lay Handle flat and allow both pieces to dry completely. 2. Pour fabric stiffener in a resealable plastic bag. Do not dilute stiffener. Note: This method is permanent and will not wash out. 3. Immerse dry pieces in fabric stiffener, remove air, and seal the bag. Work solution thoroughly into each piece. Let soak for several hours or overnight.
BLOCKING
1.Remove Basket and Handle from solution and squeeze gently to remove as much excess stiffener as possible. Blot with a paper towel several times to remove excess from holes. 2.Cover the tissue box with plastic wrap and insert it in the Basket. Pin Basket at regular intervals to box, being careful not to split the threads when inserting pins between the stitches. 3. Cover blocking board with plastic wrap. With right side facing, lay Handle on blocking board and pin at regular intervals. 4. Allow both pieces to dry completely.
FINISHING
Glue Handle to Basket. Tie ribbon in a bow around flowers, leaves, and excelsior grass; glue to side of Basket.
©2010 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.
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