Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Fast-Track (Art. #521)
- 149 Chopper Gray (A) – 2 balls
- 100 Airstream (B) – 1 ball
- Yarn Measurements: Approximately 2 balls of Chopper Gray (A) and 1 ball of Airstream (B).
- Gauge: 9 sc = about 4 in. (10 cm).
- Hook Size: K-10.5 (6.5 mm).
Finished Pattern Size:
- Finished Circumference: About 36 in. (91.5 cm)
- Finished Height: About 14 in. (35.5 cm)
Other Tools:
- Stitch markers
- Large-eyed blunt needle
Abbreviations Used:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
Stitching Instructions for Making the Midland Basket Pattern:
Base:
- Rnd 1 (RS): With A, ch 11. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 8 ch. 4 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 8 ch, 2 sc in next ch (same ch as first 2 sc). Join with sl st in first sc. (24 sc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Join with sl st in first sc. (28 sc)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. (32 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st in first sc. (40 sts)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Join with sl st in first sc. (48 sts)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Join with sl st in first sc. (56 sts)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. (64 sts)
- Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. (72 sts)
- Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. (80 sts)
Sides:
- Rnd 10: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
- Rnds 11-14: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc and change to B.
- Rnd 15: With B, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc and change to A.
- Rnds 16-39: Rep Rnd 15 and change yarn color as follows: Work 1 rnd with A, 2 rnds with B, 2 rnds with A, 8 rnds with B, 2 rnds with A, 2 rnds with B, 1 rnd with A, 1 rnd with B, and 5 rnds with A.
Handles:
- Rnd 40: Place markers on each side of the center 10 sts of each long side of Basket. Continue with A only. Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc to first marker, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, sc in each st to next marker, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, sc in each st to end of rnd. Join with sl st in first sc. (60 sc and 2 ch-spaces)
- Rnd 41: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each sc and ch around; join with sl st in first sc. (80 sc)
- Rnds 42 and 43: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
- Rnd 44 (WS): Ch 1, TURN, sl st in each st around; join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off.
Finishing:
- Weave in ends: Using a large-eyed blunt needle, weave in all loose ends from the yarn color changes and at the base of the basket.
- Shape basket: Gently reshape the basket if necessary. You can also lightly steam or press the basket to smooth out any uneven edges.
- Add optional embellishments: If desired, you can add a decorative touch such as a ribbon, button, or decorative stitch to personalize the basket.
- Enjoy your basket: Your Midland Basket is now complete and ready for use!
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