Materials Needed & Meeasurements:

Suggested Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn (300g/10.5oz).
- Lemon Lime (Qty: 4)
- White (Qty: 1)
Hook Size: U.S. L/11 (8 mm) Crochet Hook
Needles: Yarn Needle: Susan Bates Luxite Yarn Needles (2.75″)
Stitch Markers: Susan Bates Split-Lock Stitch Markers
Additional Materials: Fiber Fill Stuffing

Magic Ring: Used to begin the circular base.
Even Increases: To form the circular base by increasing evenly on each round.

Stitching Instructions for Making Bernat Crochet Dinosaur Toy Storage Basket Pattern:

Round 1: (Starting with the magic ring)
- Make a magic ring, Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 6 Sc into the ring. Pull the ring tightly to close the center.
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. (6 Sts)
Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each St around. (This creates an even increase.)
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. (12 Sts)
Round 3:
- Ch 1, (Sc in the next St, 2 Sc in the next St) repeat from to around.
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. (18 Sts)
Round 4:
- Ch 1, (Sc in the next 2 Sts, 2 Sc in the next St) repeat from to around.
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. (24 Sts)
Rounds 5–10:
- Continue working even increases by adding one more Sc between each increase in every round. For example:
  - Round 5: (Sc in the next 3 Sts, 2 Sc in the next St) repeat. (30 Sts)
  - Round 6: (Sc in the next 4 Sts, 2 Sc in the next St) repeat. (36 Sts)
  - Continue this pattern until the base is the desired diameter, adjusting stitch counts as necessary.

Round 11:
- Ch 1, work Sc in each St around. Do not increase. This will make the edges start curving upward.
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc.
Rounds 12–30:
- Ch 1, work Sc in each St around without increases. Join with a Sl St at the end of each round.
- Continue until the basket is the desired height. For a more structured look, crochet tightly or use a stiff yarn like Bernat Baby Blanket yarn.

Row 1:
- Ch 4.
- Work 1 Sc in the 2nd Ch from the hook, 1 Hdc in the next Ch, 1 Dc in the last Ch.
- Turn. (3 Sts)
Row 2:
- Ch 1, work 1 Sc in each St across.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Repeat Rows 1–2 to make 8–10 spikes, or as needed based on the basket size.

Round 1:
- With white yarn, make a magic ring, Ch 1, and work 6 Sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight.
- Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. (6 Sts)
Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 Sc in each St around.
- Join with a Sl St. (12 Sts)
Switch to black yarn.
- Ch 1, work 1 Sc in each St around.
- Join with a Sl St. (12 Sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make two eyes and sew them onto the front of the basket.

Lightly stuff the spikes with fiber fill stuffing.
Using the yarn needle, sew the spikes along the back of the basket, spacing them evenly.
Attach the eyes to the front of the basket, ensuring they are secure.
Use the yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.

Your Bernat Crochet Dinosaur Toy Storage Basket is now complete. Enjoy Your Creation!

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