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The Baby Dragon's Egg Basket
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Lion Brand Pound Of Love
Oxford Grey (150U)
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Product Description
The basket is worked in the round, with the handle made flat in turning rounds. This is a beginner-friendly textured pattern that works up quickly! Yarn is held double throughout. This pattern makes a basket that is 6 inches wide and 9 inches tall, with instructions on how to make larger baskets! Gauge is worked flat in the textured pattern. This pattern uses a 6.5 mm hook, and Worsted weight yarn. For most yarns, you will only need one skein either divided into two or worked from the inside and the outside since the yarn is held double! This Basket is great for Halloween candy, Easter gifts, or to go with a number of costumes! It can be a wonderful stash buster, and so is great for storing up gifts for those you love!
The Baby Dragon's Egg Basket
Project Overview
The Baby Dragon's Egg Basket is a crocheted candy and egg basket designed as a companion piece to The Baby Dragon Costume by Ila Quinn Designs. This quick-to-make project creates a beautifully textured basket that is lightweight and easy for babies to carry around. The basket is particularly suited for Easter celebrations or as a functional accessory for costume play, combining practicality with charming visual appeal.
Craft and Techniques
This project is worked entirely in crochet, making it accessible for crafters of all skill levels. The basket is constructed from the bottom up in the round, beginning with a magic loop to create the initial circular foundation. This technique allows for a seamless center and provides a professional finish to the base of the basket. The structured, textured appearance of the finished piece demonstrates the dimensional qualities that crochet can achieve.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to build the basket's structure and texture. Stitch counts are provided at the end of rows in italics to help crafters track their progress and maintain proper shaping throughout the project. The use of chain stitches as foundational elements, combined with the magic loop technique, creates a solid base from which the basket walls are built upward. This methodical approach makes the pattern suitable for beginner-level crocheters who are developing their skills with basic stitches and shaping techniques.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Approximately 300 yards of worsted weight yarn in color(s) of choice
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain proper gauge
- Notions: Scissors and tapestry needle for finishing
Finished Product Characteristics
The completed basket features beautiful texture and a sturdy construction suitable for holding candy, eggs, or small items. The lightweight nature of the crocheted fabric makes it comfortable for young children to carry, while the textured surface adds visual interest and dimension. The basket's size and shape make it an ideal accessory for Easter celebrations, costume play, or as a decorative storage piece in a child's room.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Lion Brand Pound Of Love |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ila Quinn Designs |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Worsted weight yarn is held double! This can be substituted for a bulky weight yarn! |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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