Product Description
The Mekong Basket pattern uses beginner friendly stitches and is very fast to make. This crocheted basket set makes a unique storage solution for your home or office. It’s perfect for organizing small items and makes a great last minute gift too as it works up quickly.
SKILL LEVEL Beginner YARN Bulky#5 weight yarn
YARN USED FOR THIS PROJECT Cotton Ribbon, 100% cotton from Hobbii (1 ball is 250g and will make four baskets)
YARDAGE Tall basket requires 50g which is approx. 27.5yd (25m) Short basket requires 60g which is approx. 33yd (30m)
TOOLS NEEDED Hook size metric 7mm Darning needle to weave in ends Scissors Stitch marker
TENSION / GAUGE (worked in HHDC as pattern) 5cm x 5cm (2in x 2in) = 5 sts and 4 rows
FINISHED SIZE Tall basket: 3in (8cm) width x 3.5in (9cm) height Short basket: 4.75in (12m) width x 2.5in (6.5cm) height
Mekong Basket Crochet Pattern by Loopy Handmade
What Is Being Made
The Mekong Basket is a set of crocheted storage containers designed by Gillian Docherty for Loopy Handmade. This pattern includes instructions for creating two basket variations: a tall basket measuring 3 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall, and a short basket measuring 4.75 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall. These handmade baskets serve as practical storage solutions for organizing small items in home or office spaces, and their quick construction makes them ideal for last-minute gift-giving.
Craft and Techniques
This is a crochet project specifically designed for beginners. The pattern emphasizes beginner-friendly stitches and techniques that allow crafters to complete the baskets quickly without requiring advanced skills. The straightforward construction method makes this an excellent introductory project for those new to crochet, while the practical finished items provide immediate satisfaction and usable results.
Stitches Used
The Mekong Basket pattern utilizes Half High Double Crochet (HHDC) as the primary stitch. This stitch is worked throughout the pattern and forms the basis for the gauge measurement of 5 stitches and 4 rows per 5 centimeters (2 inches). The HHDC stitch is a fundamental crochet stitch that creates a fabric with good structure, making it ideal for basket construction.
Materials and Tools
Yarn: The pattern calls for bulky weight yarn (weight category #5). The recommended yarn for this project is Cotton Ribbon, a 100% cotton yarn available from Hobbii.com. One ball of Cotton Ribbon weighs 250 grams and contains enough yardage to create four complete baskets. The tall basket requires 50 grams of yarn (approximately 27.5 yards or 25 meters), while the short basket requires 60 grams (approximately 33 yards or 30 meters).
Tools and Notions: Crafters will need a 7mm metric hook size to work with the bulky yarn at the correct gauge. Additional supplies include a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors for cutting yarn, and a stitch marker to track pattern placement and row progression.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Designer: Gillian Docherty
- Brand: Loopy Handmade
- Format: Downloadable PDF
- Gauge: 5 stitches and 4 rows = 5 centimeters (2 inches) when worked in Half High Double Crochet
- Yarn Weight: Chunky/Bulky (#5)
- Hook Size: 7mm (metric)
The Mekong Basket pattern is an efficient project that produces functional, decorative storage containers suitable for various household and office applications. The use of cotton ribbon yarn adds a natural, textured aesthetic to the finished baskets while maintaining durability for practical use.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Loopy Handmade |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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