Tools & Supplies
- Bernat® Baby Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Sizes Square Rectangular
- Main Color (MC) White (04005) 1 1 ball
- Bernat® Baby Velvet™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 492 yds/450 m)
- Contrast A Misty Gray (86016) 1 1 ball
- Note: 1 ball of MC will make: 1 Square Basket and 1 Rectangular Basket Or 2 Rectangular Baskets Or 3 Square Baskets
- Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
MEASUREMENTS
Square: Approx 5½" x 5½" x 5½" [14 x 14 x 14 cm].
Rectangular: Approx 5½" x 11" x 5½" [14 x 28 x 14 cm].
GAUGES
9 sc and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm] with MC and larger hook. 15 sc and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with A and smaller hook.
Directions
Square Basket With MC and larger hook, ch 2. 1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 8 sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. *3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc. 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. 32 sc 5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. 40 sc. 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. *3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. 48 sc. 7th rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Place marker. 8th rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd until Basket from marked rnd measures 5½" [14 cm]. Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rectangular Basket With MC and larger hook, ch 17. 1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 14 ch. 3 ch in last ch. Working across opposite side of foundation ch, 1 sc in each of next 14 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. 34 sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 42 sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 50 sc. 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 18 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 18 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 58 sc. 5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 20 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 20 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 66 sc. 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 22 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 22 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 74 sc. 7th rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Place marker. 8th rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd until Basket from marked rnd measures 5½" [14 cm]. Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Star Applique (make 1 per Basket) With A and smaller hook, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch‑3. 2nd rnd: *Ch 5. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 tr in next ch. Skip next 2 dc. Sl st in next dc. Rep from * around. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew Star to Basket as seen in picture.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet