Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Grey Sample: Bernat Handicrafter (Worsted weight cotton yarn)
- Striped Sample: Loops and Threads Créme Cotton (Worsted weight cotton yarn)
- Yarn Measurements: Worsted weight yarn: 1 skein (approximately 180-200 yards)
- Gauge: 3.75″ diameter for the first 3 rounds (worsted weight yarn)
- Hook Size: J (6.0mm) hook
- Finished Pattern Size: 14″ circumference x 4″ height
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
- slst: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- BLO: back loop only
Stitching Instructions for Making the Julie Basket Crochet Pattern:
Round 1:
- Make a Magic Circle.
- ch 2 (counts as the first dc).
- Work 12 dc into the magic circle.
- Join with a slst to the top of the starting ch 2 to close the round.
- (12 dc) at the end of Round 1.
Round 2:
- ch 2 (counts as the first dc).
- Work 2 dc in each st around.
- Join with a slst to the top of the starting ch 2 to close the round.
- (24 dc) at the end of Round 2.
Round 3:
- ch 2 (counts as the first dc).
- sc in the first st, 2sc in the next st.
- Repeat: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around.
- Join with a slst to the first sc.
- (36 sts) at the end of Round 3. (Optional: You can continue working increase rounds (ch 2, 2 dc in each st around) until the desired circumference is reached.)
Round 4:
- ch 1 (counts as the first sc).
- BLO (Back Loop Only): Work sc in the first st, then dc in the next st.
- Repeat: sc in next st, dc in next st around.
- Join with a slst to the first sc.
Round 5:
- ch 1 (counts as the first sc).
- (sc, dc) in the first st, sk 1 st.
- Repeat: (sc, dc) in next st, sk 1 st around.
- Join with a slst to the first sc.
Rounds 6-14:
- Repeat Round 5 for a total of 9 more rounds or until the cover measures about 4” in height.
Round 15:
- ch 1.
- Work Reverse sc (also known as crab stitch) around the entire edge.
- Reverse sc: Insert hook into the next stitch from back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
- Join with a slst to the first reverse sc to close the round.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Once you’ve completed the rounds and fastened off, your Julie Basket Pot Cover is finished!
Important Notes:
- Magic Circle: Begin by wrapping the yarn around your fingers to form a circle. Insert your hook through the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop to begin crocheting in the circle.
- BLO: In this pattern, the back loop is used for added texture and to create a sturdy fabric for the basket. Instead of working through both loops, only work through the loop farthest from you.
- Reverse sc (Crab Stitch): This stitch creates a clean, decorative edging, adding a nice finish to the pot cover.
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