BRIGHT COLOURS Crochet Baskets for EASTER

SIMPLY PERFECT crochet basket
* FREE PATTERN *

to hold all your EASTER eggs... 

especially the chocolate eggs...

Last year's jute baskets
were simple ...

this year I've gone for a more 
compact and sturdy basket
and vibrant NEW colours.



Bright colours 
crochet baskets, 

decorative and useful

for SPECIAL OCCASIONS 

or just for EVERYDAY...

Nutscene Heritage Twine  "Jute" No. 3

and there is still plenty of time 
 to make them before EASTER

so grab your twine and hook

and get crocheting...

PATTERN DETAILS:
SKILL:  Easy - Intermediate 

You need to know:  crochet in the round, changing colours, front post double crochet

YARN:  Nutscene Heritage Twine "Jute" No.3 
HOOK:  5mm or H-8

MEASUREMENTS:  Basket Height 2.5in (6.5cm) Diameter 6.5in (16.5cm)

TERMINOLOGY:  USA - American crochet terms

Crochet Basket JUTE 2

Rnd 1:  With MC, make a Magic loop, ch3, 11dc in loop, join with sl st in BL of ch3.  (12sts) 

Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1dc in BL of same st, *2dc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch3.  (24sts)

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 3:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of same st, *ch1, 1sc in BL of next st,  rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  (48sts)

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 4:  *Ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp,  rep from * around, DO NOT JOIN.  (24 loops)

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 5:  Sl st in ch2-sp, ch3, 1dc in same sp, ch1, [2dc in next ch2-sp, ch1] 23 times, join with sl st. (72sts)   

Rnd 6:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around,  join with sl st in ch1. 

Rnd 7:  Ch3, *FPdc in next st, 1dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch3. 

CHANGE TO MC 

Rnd 8:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.  

Rnd 9:  Ch1, 1sc in same st, *FPdc in FPdc below, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.

CHANGE TO CC 

Rnd 10:  Ch1, 1sc in next st, *ch1, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  

Rnd 11:  Ch1, *FPdc in FPdc below, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.

CHANGE TO MC 

Rnd 12:  Ch1, sl st in BL of each st around, join. 

FINISH, cut yarn and hide ends.  

USA Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
[ ]	work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
approx	approximately
beg	begin/beginning
BL	back loop
ch	chain stitch
cm	centimetres
cont	continue
CC	contrast colour
dc	double crochet
FPdc	Front Post double crochet
in	inches
MC	main colour
rep	repeat
rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
sl st	slip stitch
sp	space
st(s)	stitch(es)

ENJOY YOUR BASKET MAKING

you can download the pdf pattern 

from my online shop

 RAVELRY

the download pdf pattern includes pattern for both baskets
 as pictured below.

Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...

(C) 2015 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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MEN, HATS, BEANIES and CROCHET PATTERNS

Photography by Britt Spring

The time has come to talk of crochet hats for men, young men, middle-aged men, and old men.  And talking of time, enough time has now passed and my ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern is now available from my online shops:   Ravelry     Craftsy

Photography by Britt Spring

PATTERN DETAILS:

Chunky texture stitch, with echoes of art deco design, adding extra warmth and elasticity to the fabric. It's perfect for winter walks in the woods or along a bracing seafront.

Yarn:  Jarol British Wool Aran 100% wool OR Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran

Hook:  5mm or H-8

Sizes:  S/M/L

Pattern is available in USA  or  UK crochet terms PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase

ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern 

is available from my online shops

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Ciao, ciao...

BRIGHTEN UP WITH COLOUR

Oh these grey, grey days, hard to put a smile upon my face days,

nothing but grey, cold, wind and rain...

can't wait for spring, where's the colour in my world?

Hidden in the darkness, these fabulous colours appear, perfect for happy and vibrant crochet fun, to brighten up my gloomy world!

You can never be too busy to have some fun with happy colours.

AND with Easter festivities coming up soon, I have decided we need loads more happy colours indoors to make up for the grey gloom outdoors.

Here is what I have been playing with: brightly coloured coasters, in three (3) sizes.

Now you can make them with the King Cole Bamboo Cotton as I have, or use any other colourful thread you prefer to use, so the smaller the hook and yarn/thread thickness the smaller the size.  

You can have loads of fun with these, changing colour every round, every other round, or only change colour once, it's all up to you.

Let's talk crochet coaster design:  inspiration came from the colours of the bamboo cotton, the coaster needed a spring feel.  Spring means colourful blossoms, something we don't see during the winter months. 

And I wanted to keep it simple, so a basic little blossom edge, around a simple colourful centre.  So easy!

EASTER BLOSSOMS Coasters Crochet Pattern
is available from my online shops:

Ravelry

Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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HAPPY CROCHET HEARTS - FREE PATTERN

You can never have too much LOVE!  and this Valentine's Day is just a little reminder to spread the love around.  Loving you, loving me!  

I am dressing up my home with HAPPY crochet HEARTS, happy love hearts. I have crocheted a total of 30 hearts and hung them from a very long chain of loops.

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE FREE UK British Crochet Terms CROCHET HEARTS PATTERN written by me (Barbara Summers) for DMC Creative World

HERE

PATTERN DETAILS:  

YARN:  DMC |Petra 3

HOOK:  2.5mm

MEASUREMENTS:  Length of chain - 194in (493cm) OR 16ft 2in (4.93m)

Total Hearts:  10 SMALL, 10 MEDIUM, 10 LARGE

COLOURS:  Lots of orange, little bits of red, white, yellow

DOWNLOAD the FREE Crochet HEARTS PATTERN HERE

TO HELP WITH THE WRITTEN PATTERN 

Here's a VIDEO of the making of the happy hearts

MAY YOU HAVE A HAPPY, 
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, 
AND 
A VERY HAPPY, 
HAPPY HEARTS LIFE!

Ciao, ciao...

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Contrast, texture and illusion - the perfect pocket for your "Kindle" e-reader.  Make it as colourful as you like OR simply stylish and subdued.  It is the perfect gift accessory.

I made this for "my man", he has the Kindle "Paperwhite" and this is the perfect pocket for keeping it safe and protected.

The stitch pattern is my own design, created in the spur of the moment, I just love it when creativity and necessity come together. 

This stitch design gives the pocket a sturdy structure with the slightest stretch sideways and a little more stretch lengthwise.  And the Kindle sits nice and snug inside the pocket and does not slip out.

Personally, I prefer the pocket made from 100% Aran Wool, much more sturdy and robust, just perfect for my man and his big hands. 

I have also made this pocket in the softer Rowan Belle Organic Aran, it is still sturdy but softer in feel, just perfect for the lady.

You can find the Crochet Pocket JAWS pattern 

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Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...