Sunday, December 21, 2014

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Foldable Basket Reticule 


This little basket is perfect for little things: A small present or a special treat.
It’s also really good for keeping things organized on the desk: Keys, Coins, Paperclips, Etc.

It easily unfolds and collapses for washing and flat storing. 
And it pops back into shape, when needed.

A super easy pattern and really quick to make.
It can also be made in a variety of sizes:
Baskets, Bowls and Trays.
Weave a string or ribbon through the lace edging,
And it can be used as a reticule (small pouch).

The basket really holds its shape.
And is made using only one strand of yarn.
It can be finished in less than an hour.

A Great Last-Minute Gift!
*Notes: 
·         Instructions are given for the Party-Cup Size Basket.
·         Guidelines for larger sizes are listed below.
·         Rounds are worked in a spiral.
·         Mark beginning of rounds with a thread or yarn or a stitch marker.
·         Work over the beginning yarn end to eliminate weaving it in later.
·         Be sure to close the center of the Magic Ring.  I usually give it a final tug after the first two increases of round 2.
·         Rounds 6 through 16 make up the inner and outer sides of the Party- Cup size.
·         If you want a taller bowl or shorter tray, you could crochet more or less rounds.
·         You can use solid or variegated color yarn.
·         Edging in a contrasting color creates a pretty accent.
·         Reverse single crochet could be used as an edging.
·         Or a pretty shell stitch might look nice.
·         It also looks fine without any edging at all.
·         The outer-sides can be decorated with appliques. 
o    Sew or glue Hearts, Dots, Snowflakes, Flowers, whatever.
·         You could also surface crochet or embroider a design:
o    Like Zigzags, Lines, or Dashes.
o    Or back-stitch a short word, name or initial.

Materials:
WW Cotton Various colors (Solid or Verigated)
                Weight Category: 4 Medium 
(I used Sugar n Cream)
~ 31 yards for the Party-Cup size
    (~ 3” / 7.6 cm wide and ~ 1.75” / 4.4 cm tall)
Larger Baskets:
   Yarn amount depends on the selected size.

4.5 mm / G hook
Yarn needle to weave in end.

Gauge is not crucial.   
Rnds 1 – 4 in pattern measure ~2.5” (~6.4 cm)

Finished Size:  
Party-Cup size (without edging) is about
3” (7.6 cm) wide and 1.5” (3.8 cm) tall

Skill Level: Easy

Abbreviations
~ = about
Ch = chain
FO = fasten off
INC = single crochet increase
MR = magic ring
Rnd = round
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip


Ss = slip stitch


US Terminology



Party-Favor-Size Cup

Bottom:
Rnd 1:  MR, Ch 1, 7 Sc in Ring.  (7)
Rnd 2:  INC around.  (14)   
Rnd 3:  (Sc, INC) around.  (21)
Rnd 4: (Sc in 2, INC) around.  (28)   Note: Piece should be about 2.5” at this point.  It yields about a 3” wide bowl.

Note:  Round 5 can be crocheted around in the front loops for a flatter bottom, but not required.
Rnd 5:  (Sc in 6, INC) 4xs.  (32)              Yields ~ 3” wide (Party-cup Size)

Rnds 6-16: Sc around. (32) 
At this point, you can fasten-off OR continue-on to the Edging.
Edging:   Maintain with working yarn or FO and join a contrasting color in front loop.

Rnd 18: Ss in front loop of the first st.
(Ch 3, Sk 1, ss in front loop of next) around.  FO and weave in.  (16 loops)
Note: Last ss will be in the same as the first ss. 


To Shape:
Open the work like an upside-down glass. 
Push the center four rounds down, and smooth the double sides together. 
Rounds 10 and 11 should be at the top edge.

To turn the Basket into a Reticule (small pouch): 
Weave a ribbon or string through the loops of the edging.
Sew the ends or secure with a knot.

For Larger Sizes:


·         Crochet, following the rounds below for the Bottom, to the width that you want.
·         Then continue to the appropriate round for Beginning Inner-sides below.

Bottom:
Rnd 1:  MR, Ch 1, 7 Sc in Ring.  (7)
Rnd 2:  INC around.  (14)   
Rnd 3:  (Sc, INC) around.  (21)
Rnd 4: (Sc in 2, INC) around.  (28)                                 
Rnd 5: (Sc in 3, INC) around.  (35)          Yields ~ 3.5” wide bowl
Rnd 6: (Sc in 4, INC) around.  (42)          Yields ~ 4” wide bowl
Rnd 7: (Sc in 5, INC) around.  (49)          Yields ~ 4.5” wide bowl
Rnd 8: (Sc in 6, INC) around.  (56)          Yields ~ 5” wide bowl
Rnd 9: (Sc in 7, INC) around.  (63)          Yields ~ 5.5” wide bowl 
Rnd 10: (Sc in 8, INC) around.  (70)        Yields ~ 6” wide bowl
Rnd 11: (Sc in 9, INC) around.  (77)        Yields ~ 6.5” wide bowl 
Rnd 12: (Sc in 10, INC) around.  (84)      Yields ~ 7” wide bowl
Rnd 13: (Sc in 11, INC) around.  (91)      Yields ~ 7.5” wide bowl 
Rnd 14: (Sc in 12, INC) around.  (98)      Yields ~ 8” wide bowl

Beginning Inner-Sides:
·         Note:  This round can be crocheted in the front loops for a flatter bottom, but is not required.

Continued from Rnd 5 (Total of 35 sts so far):
·         Rnd 6: (Sc in 7, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 3.  (39)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 6 (Total of 42 sts so far):
·         Rnd 7: (Sc in 9, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 2. (46)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 7 (Total of 49 sts so far):
·         Rnd 8: (Sc in 11, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 1.  (53)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 8 (Total of 56 sts so far):
·         Rnd 9: (Sc in 13, INC) 4xs.  (60)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 9 (Total of 64 sts so far):
·         Rnd 10: (Sc in 14, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 3.  (67)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 10 (Total of 70 sts so far):
·         Rnd 11: (Sc in 16, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 2.  (74)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 11 (Total of 77 sts so far):
·         Rnd 12: (Sc in 18, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 1.  (81)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 12 (Total of 84 sts so far):
·         Rnd 13: (Sc in 20, INC) 4xs.  (88)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 13 (Total of 91 sts so far):
·         Rnd 14: (Sc in 21, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 3.  (95)  Continue to Sides below.

Continued from Rnd 14 (Total of 98 sts so far):
·         Rnd 15: (Sc in 23, INC) 4xs.  Sc in last 2.  (102)  Continue to Sides below.

Sides:
o    Continue to Sc around until you reach the height that you want.
o    Count the number of rounds that you used for the inner side.
[Example: The Party Cup Inner-side was formed from rounds 5 to 10 (Total of 6 rounds). 
    The six Rounds from 11 to 16 created the outer-side.]
o    Repeat the same number of rounds for the outer side.

At this point, you can fasten-off OR continue-on to the Edging (above).
© 2014 P Perkins



1 comment:

  1. Hmmm, I wonder if these can be used as caps/hats for babies - toddlers - depending on size!

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