What you'll need
| One size only: | Finished Basket diameter measures approximately 3.5 inches- height 2.25 inches (not including handle). |
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Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick -
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Product Description
This pattern is written in Standard American Terms and rated Advanced Beginner/Easy
The pattern has been tested and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. I am more than happy to help if you have any questions regarding the pattern, please send me a message.
Pattern and images are copyright protected and the sole property of Simply Made By Erin. The written pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute, transfer, or sell the pattern or images. Feel free to do what you like with the finished product, but please credit me as the designer.
Mini Peg Board Baskets 042 by Simply Made by Erin
Project Overview
The Mini Peg Board Baskets 042 is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern designed to create small decorative storage containers perfect for organizing and displaying items on peg boards. These functional baskets combine practical utility with handmade charm, making them ideal for home organization, craft storage, or decorative display purposes.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces miniature crochet baskets specifically designed to hang on or attach to peg board systems. The design includes two size variations: a shorter basket and a taller basket, allowing crafters to choose the dimensions that best suit their storage needs and peg board layout.
Crochet Techniques and Methods
The Mini Peg Board Baskets pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters with basic to advancing beginner skills. The construction uses working in rounds to create the basket structure, with attention to stitch consistency and shaping. The pattern incorporates back loop only (blo) stitching in specific areas, a technique that creates distinct textural definition and visual interest in the finished piece.
Stitches Used
- Single Crochet (sc) - provides a tight, dense fabric ideal for basket structure and durability
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) - offers a balanced stitch height for efficient fabric building
- Chain Stitches (ch) - used for foundation and chain spaces throughout the pattern
- Back Loop Only (blo) Stitches - creates textural variation and definition in specific sections
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Mini Peg Board Baskets pattern calls for super bulky weight yarn, worked with two strands held together for added substance and faster project completion. The yardage requirements are approximately 40 yards for the short basket size and 70 yards for the tall basket size, though actual yardage may vary depending on the specific yarn used.
The pattern recommends Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn (6oz./170g with 106yd/97m per skein), a popular choice for its durability, ease of care, and excellent stitch definition in chunky projects. An L11/8mm crochet hook is specified, or a size adjusted to meet the pattern's gauge requirements.
Pattern Details
This downloadable PDF pattern is designed for personal use and includes written instructions using US crochet terminology. The pattern features clear abbreviations and is structured for crafters progressing from beginner to advanced beginner skill levels, making it accessible while still offering a satisfying project completion experience.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Simply Made by Erin |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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