The Evergreen Basket

The Basket of Eternal Greenery is a charming and timeless piece that brings a touch of nature into any space. With its lush foliage and vibrant hues, this basket is sure to brighten up any room and add a sense of tranquility to the atmosphere. Whether placed in a living room, bedroom, or office, this basket is a versatile decor piece that can complement any style or aesthetic. The combination of different shades of green creates a visually appealing display that is both soothing and refreshing to the eye. The lush greenery represents the cycle of life and the promise of new beginnings. Its timeless beauty makes it a perfect gift for any occasion, whether it be a birthday, anniversary, or housewarming. The Basket of Eternal Greenery is a wonderful addition to any home or office, bringing a sense of nature and serenity into the space.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• 2 skeins of cotton yarn, 120 yrds each
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• yarn needle
• tape measure
• scissors

YARN I RECOMMEND FOR THIS PATTERN

Dishie Twist Dishie

Lily’s Sugar N Creme

Peaches N Creme

CROCHET STITCHES

• ch- chain/chains
• mc- magic circle
• hdc- half double crochet
• increase- 2 sc in the same stitch
• blo- back loop only
• tlo- third loop only
• st/sts- stitch/stitches
• ( )- stitches at the end of the row or round

NOTES

• chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
• you Will be slip stitching to the first sc not the ch 1 to close each round.
• you will be holding two strands of yarn at once for this pattern

FINISHED SIZE

5 1/2 inches in diameter

6 inches tall

PATTERN

Basket Base

Make a mc, chain 1

Round 1: Make 8 sc into the magic circle. (8 sts)

Round 2:Chain 1, Increase in every st. (16)

Round 3: Chain 1,* Increase, 1 sc in next st.* Repeat from *to* (24)

Round 4. Ch 1, *increase, 1 sc in next two sts.* Repeat from * to * (32)

Round 5: Ch 1, *increase, 1 sc in the next three sts. Repeat from * to * (40)

Round 6: Ch 1, *increase, 1 sc in the next four sts. Repeat from * to * (48)

Round 7: Ch 1, * increase, 1 sc in the next five sts. Repeat from * to * (56)

Circle should measure 5 1/2 inches at this point.

Basket Body

Round 8: Ch 1, 1 hdc blo around. (56)

Round 9: Ch 1, 1 hdc around. (56)

Round 10-13: Repeat row 9 (56)

Rounds 14-15: Ch 1, 1 hdc tlo around. (56)

Rounds 16-17: Repeat row 9 (56)

Round 18: Ch 1, *1 hdc in the next 9 sts, ch 10, skip 10 sts, 1 hdc in the next 9 sts*. repeat from * to * one more time. (56)

Round 19: Ch 1, 1 sc around including the 10 ch from previous round. (56)

Round 20: Ch 1, 1 sc around. Tie off and weave ends. (56)