Basket with Granny Squares Edge in Schachenmayr Catania - S9470 - Downloadable PDF

Basket with Granny Squares Edge in Schachenmayr Catania

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from Schachenmayr (Design S9470) provides instructions for creating a decorative basket featuring a charming granny squares edge. The finished basket measures approximately 21 cm in diameter and 15 cm in height, making it an ideal container for storing small items, craft supplies, or decorative objects. This free pattern is worked using Schachenmayr Catania yarn in sport weight, allowing for precise stitch definition and a polished final appearance.

What Is Being Made

The project creates a functional yet decorative basket with a structured base and a distinctive border composed of individual granny squares. The combination of a solid basket body with the ornamental granny squares edge produces a charming, vintage-inspired container suitable for home organization or gift-giving.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Granny Square Construction: Ten individual granny squares are crocheted separately, each measuring 6 x 6 cm, then assembled together to form the basket's decorative edge
• Color Blocking: Each granny square features a three-round color progression, creating visual interest through strategic color placement
• Joining Methods: Completed granny squares are sewn together in a specified sequence to create the basket structure
• Yarn Weaving: All yarn ends within matching color sections are woven in to create a neat, finished appearance

Stitches Used

The pattern employs feste Maschen (single crochet or equivalent tight stitches) as the primary stitch, with the gauge measured at 22 stitches and 21 rows over a 10 x 10 cm swatch in the crochet pattern. The granny square technique, a classic crochet motif, forms the foundation of this design.

Color Palette and Materials

This pattern utilizes Schachenmayr Catania sport weight yarn in the following colors: Aprikose (apricot), Reseda (sage green), Schlamm (taupe/mud), Dahlie (dahlia/mauve), and Sand (cream/sand). The specific color combinations for each of the ten granny squares create a sophisticated, coordinated appearance. Crocheters will need an appropriate crochet hook sized for sport weight yarn, as well as a yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling the squares.