Nesting baskets
Like many crafters I have a lot f bits and bobs that sometimes I just want to put somewhere where they can be secure. I have seen quite a few posts about making mini baskets that can be used as either temporary storage or as a decorative accessory.
I really liked the idea of making a set of nesting mini baskets that could be used for a variety of different items and different places that could then be stacked away when not in use. Using two strands of double knit yarn these mini nesting baskets started off with a magic ring so that there would not be a visible hole in the centre. Starting with the smallest first only a couple of rows were completed to give the desired diameter before working in the back loop only of each stitch so that the walls could be completed.
To change size one more row with one more increase was done before changing direction to work on the walls. The first one (the smallest one) was done using a single layer but each subsequent size the walls were doubled in length so that they could be folded inside to give a double thickness and therefore more stability. Two different colours of yarn were also used to give a mottled look.
I really like how these have turned out and have now got many ideas for how I am going to develop them into some exciting cute designs using textures, accessories as well as additional crochet elements. They can be adapted for special occasions and even holidays such as Easter baskets and Christmas baskets. The possibilities are endless as they say!
I really liked the idea of making a set of nesting mini baskets that could be used for a variety of different items and different places that could then be stacked away when not in use. Using two strands of double knit yarn these mini nesting baskets started off with a magic ring so that there would not be a visible hole in the centre. Starting with the smallest first only a couple of rows were completed to give the desired diameter before working in the back loop only of each stitch so that the walls could be completed.
To change size one more row with one more increase was done before changing direction to work on the walls. The first one (the smallest one) was done using a single layer but each subsequent size the walls were doubled in length so that they could be folded inside to give a double thickness and therefore more stability. Two different colours of yarn were also used to give a mottled look.
I really like how these have turned out and have now got many ideas for how I am going to develop them into some exciting cute designs using textures, accessories as well as additional crochet elements. They can be adapted for special occasions and even holidays such as Easter baskets and Christmas baskets. The possibilities are endless as they say!
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