Product Description
· Knitting skill level: Intermediate · Standard American terms · Resell finished product with pattern credit. The use of your own photos is required. · Finished Sizes: Large 7"x8", Small 5"x6"
Belmont Basket by Josie Bailey
What Is Being Made
The Belmont Basket is a knitted container project designed by Josie Bailey. This downloadable knitting pattern creates functional, decorative baskets available in two finished sizes: a Large basket measuring 7 inches tall by 8 inches wide, and a Small basket measuring 5 inches tall by 6 inches wide. These baskets are ideal for storage and organization, and the pattern permits crafters to sell finished products in small quantities.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty level. The basket is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques including stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base. The pattern employs several essential knitting abbreviations and methods to shape the basket structure.
Stitches and Methods Used
The Belmont Basket pattern incorporates the following stitches and techniques:
- Stockinette Stitch – The main stitch used throughout the basket, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
- Knit (K) – Basic knit stitch
- Purl (P) – Basic purl stitch
- Yarn Over (yo) – Creates decorative openings or lace elements
- Knit 2 Together (K2Tog) – A decrease stitch used to shape the basket
- Slip 1 Purlwise (Sl1p) and Pass Slipped Stitch Over (psso) – Additional decrease techniques for shaping
Materials and Tools
The Belmont Basket requires super chunky weight yarn, specifically size 6 bulky weight yarn. Less than 212 yards of yarn is needed to complete both basket sizes, making this an efficient project for yarn stash use.
Knitting needles required include U.S. 11 (8 mm) 24-inch circular knitting needles as the primary needles. Optional U.S. 10.5 (6.5 mm) double-pointed needles are suggested for the final decrease row if preferred. Additional tools include a row counter and tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches and 13 rows equals 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the basket to reach the intended finished dimensions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Josie Bailey |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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