Creating a crocheted nesting basket is a way to bring art and functionality to life. They are great for storing smaller items around vanities, bedside tables, kitchens and shelves. It does require the use of a thicker yarn and you’ll need a 7mm hook, but the process is easy and you can use as many different color combinations as you want. The results are fantastic! Pin It Here is how you do it: 1) Make 2 CH and incorporate 8 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook. Join this to the 2nd CH using a SL ST. This completes row 1. 2) Do 2 CH, but HDC in the same ST. Do 2 HDC for the next 7 STs. Join this to the 2nd CH using a SL ST. This completes row 2. 3) The following step works for rows 3, 4 and 5. The only variance is the second portion, which will be pointed out. CH 2 and HDC in the same ST. HDC in the next ST (increase this to 2 HDC on row 4 and 3 HDC in row 5). 2 HDC in next ST, HDC in following ST. Alternate 2 and 1 as you ...
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