creative sanctuary of Jana K Gusich
In my recent Crochet: Just for Me blog post I shared with you a simple hanging basket net.
Unsurprisingly, you liked the net as much as I do. And because it is the simplest design from the bunch, I am delighted to share the pattern with you right away.
Continue reading “hanging basket net: free crochet pattern”This adorably shapely crochet bowl meets all the requirements I focus on when designing a crochet container: it is made with durable natural materials, it feels sturdy and substantial; and it can be used for a variety of purposes.
Its current role as a planter cover is to hide an unsightly container in which my new pothos clipping is growing new roots. But previously, it served me wonderfully as a counter-top fruit basket. My husband has the smaller one on his desk as a catchall. And just ask my 4-year-old son and he’ll tell you how many rocks from his little rock collection can fit in, or how well it sits on his head as a helmet!
Would you like to learn to make a container like this yourself? A pattern with an amazingly detailed step-by-step photo tutorial is coming soon. Comment below and three lucky commenters will be randomly chosen on November 30, 2017 to receive a free copy of the pattern & tutorial PDF.
In the meantime, I invite you to have a look at the other crochet baskets I have designed, either in my online store, or in my Etsy shop.
My to-date most comprehensive and detailed instructional booklet is now available right here on jakigu.com as well as in my Etsy shop.
Three basket sizes. Nine pattern sections. Sixty-two photos. Five step-by-step photo tutorials. Twenty pages of countless notes, tips, and tricks.
If you like it, you might want to check out my Jute and Cotton Crochet Series for additional basket designs.
A new idea popped up in my mind. A lovely idea.
I started working on a cute crochet basket speckled with polka dots.
Polka dots are made of bobbles in a contrast colour.
Bobbles are nice and fluffy both on the outside and on the inside.
Basket base is quite stiff and helps the basket keep its shape.
Tapestry crochet inspired sides make the sides stand nice and upright, and the reinforcing edge adds a little chubbiness to the basket because it curls inwards just a little bit.
I adore this project and hope to have a pattern for you soon! Until then, have a look at what’s new in my shop and don’t forget to keep in touch on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or right here by subscribing to the JaKiGu blog.
A sneak peek: a set of three stacking jute and cotton baskets.
Utilitarian base. Firm sides. Reinforced edge.
Natural fibres in a timeless colour combination.
So versatile. So practical. So simple.
