Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (Category 5, bulky weight)
- Yarn Measurements:
- Color A (Desert): 7 skeins (815 yards)
- Color B (Agave): 2 skeins (260 yards)
- Hook Size:
- 9mm crochet hook (for main basket)
- 6.5mm crochet hook (for ribbon)
- Finished Pattern Size:
- Diameter: 22″
- Height: 18″ (After light steam blocking)
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Tape measure
- Locking stitch marker
- Rust-proof T-pins (optional)
- Garment steamer (optional)
Stitching Instructions for Making the Fireside Basket Pattern:
Base (Worked in a Spiral)
Using Color A (Desert) and a 9mm hook, hold two strands together. Work in a continuous spiral, moving the stitch marker up after the last stitch of each round.
- Round 1: (Ch 1, 6 sc) in a magic ring (MR), close MR tightly. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sc)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24 sc)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around. (30 sc)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) around. (36 sc)
- Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) around. (42 sc)
- Round 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st) around. (48 sc)
- Round 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, inc in next st) around. (54 sc)
- Round 10: (Sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st) around. (60 sc)
- Round 11: (Sc in next 9 sts, inc in next st) around. (66 sc)
- Round 12: (Sc in next 10 sts, inc in next st) around. (72 sc)
- Round 13: (Sc in next 11 sts, inc in next st) around. (78 sc)
- Round 14: (Sc in next 12 sts, inc in next st) around. (84 sc)
Sides (Worked in a Spiral)
Continue working with Color A while holding two strands together.
- Round 1: Sc in each stitch around, working into the back loop only (BLO) to create a crisp edge at the base. (84 sc)
- Rounds 2-28: Sc in each stitch around, maintaining an even tension. (84 sc per round)
- Round 29: Switch to Color B (Agave) at the last yarn-over of the last stitch. Continue holding two strands together.
- Rounds 30-40: Sc in each stitch around with Color B. Work until both skeins are finished, adjusting length if needed.
- Final Round: Sl st into the next st to secure the last round. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbon (Worked Separately)
Using one strand of Color A and a 6.5mm hook:
- Row 1: Fsc 127 (or a multiple of 6 + 1 to fit around the basket). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc across the row, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc across the row, turn.
- Row 4 (BO Edge): Ch 1, sc in the first st, BO (back loop only) across the row for a decorative finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly & Finishing
- Fold the Color B section outward to create a contrast band at the top.
- Pin the ribbon to the top of the basket with T-pins to ensure an even fit.
- Sew the ribbon to the basket using a tapestry needle and a long strand of Color A, securing it with a running stitch.
- Steam block (optional) using a garment steamer to relax fibers and shape the basket.
- Weave in all remaining ends and trim excess yarn.
Your Fireside Basket is now complete!
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