I embellished a simple thrift store basket with just yarn and a hook. It's the only one of its kind and yours can be too.
Total Time: 6 hours or more
Yield: 1
Supplies:
- 1 thrift store carryall basket ($1.25)
- 1 size N Hook ($0.00)
- 1-2 lb yarn of your choice ($1.00)
- 1 tsp glue ($.05)
Steps:
- With your hook, cast on the yarn and start a chain. Now I crocheted enough to go around and around about 1/2 way up then had to extend the chain some more.
- Had I counted the rows and what stitches I would need for each row, it would have been better.
- Also, when you do this, you may want to make a chain for each row and tie or glue it to itself in the back (inside). It doesn't make weaving inside and out any easier, but it does avoid the "ending one row then starting another on the next row up" problem. I had to get really creative to make sure there was not a little gap from one row to the other. So learn from my mistakes.
- I used a very sturdy yarn, "frogged" from a muffler I bought. Your yarn will be pulled through MANY holes and some might have sharper edges than others, so pick a yarn that is durable. I had a couple little breaks in my basket, so I had to get creative with a frosting lid the same color, and some blue tape. Chances are you won't have to patch anything, but if you do, use hot glue. Sadly I didn't have one so I had to improvise!
- You could even thread thick/bulky yarn through uncrocheted, that makes a lovely affect, too.
- When you are done, tie or hot glue the end inside. You can leave the handles alone like I did or wrap them with the yarn chain/unchained too.
- With so many stores and states now discontinuing plastic bags, this makes a nice alternative to that quick shopping trip. I also used it on my way to another state for toiletries, packages, and now that I am home, it will be for a crochet project or two.
N-JOY!!
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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts June 28, 20170 found this helpful
Very pretty and here in California bags are banned! But you can buy them for 10 cents, but I bring my own.
August 13, 20170 found this helpful
I did this many years ago with ribbon to this same basket for my Mother to carry her quilting projects in. 5/8 inch grosgrain ribbon fits perfectly in the openings.
Add a a big bow and it is so cute. I have looked everywhere for these baskets. May I ask where you get yours?
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