Materials:
Small amount worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size: 2 1/2" in diameter x 1 3/4" high (without handle)
Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).
Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only), ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).
Rnd 4: Working in both loops again, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, * sk next dc, sc in next dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sk last dc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (6 sc plus 6 shells).
Handle: Ch 22, fasten off. Sew handle to sides of basket as shown (at sc's between shells).
Weave in ends. Enjoy!
