Chunky basket

 

Materials required:

Yarn: Chunky yarn
Crochet hook : Size K (6.5 mm)

Pattern:

Row 1: In the magic ring ch2 and 15 DC. Join on the first DC (15DC)
Row 2: 2DC in each DC  (30 DC)
Row 3: *2DC on first DC, 1 DC on the second* repeat around (45DC)
Row 4: *2DC, 1 DC, 1 DC* through out ( 60DC)

Row 5: SC on the outer loop alone ( 60SC)
Row 6: DC on both the loops ( 60 DC)
Row 7- 11: DC through out (60DC)

Row 12: Mark the center point. Above this center point the handle for the bag is going to come.

12 DC, Ch 5, skip 5 DC, 26 DC, Ch 5, skip the next 5 DC, 12 DC and join.

Row 13: 12 DC, 5 DC on the 5 chains, 26 DC, 5 DC on the 5 chains, 12 DC. Join and fasten off.

Sew the remaining yarns.

To make the basket stiffer, you can spray the quick starch or dip the bag on  starch water and dry the basket.

And finally :)

Accessory organizer

I always like my things organized. Now dont get a feel that I'm all that clean- clean person.. I love to mess it up too :)


I know how moms feel when they are all set to go out and finding that matching hair clip, band and other stuff for their little daughters. How much ever we organize, we always get this thought, can this be made even simpler.I really donno if this organizer is of that sort, but simply loved it the first moment I saw. I liked the opportunity to play with colors and creativity.

The original pattern can be found here.


I also wanted to share two more interesting  accessory organizers that impressed me.

First will be my favorite blogger Repeat crafter Me's Hair Bow Holder

 

The next organizer is from my fellow Crochet friend Vijaya Rani. 

 You can find her works here.

Organizer

Clumsy knitting needles everywhere and finding it hard to search the required needle I want is one big problem I face always. I found this simple solution on Design*Sponge. Planning to make one soon.. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/03/diy-project-knitting-needle-case.html

 

Image Courtesy : Design*Sponge

The procedure is described in the website.

Ciao