In all the hustle of changing from the holiday routine back to Month 10 of home learning (not to mention the disturbing events in Washington DC this past Wednesday), I was still somehow able to tap a magical source of inspiration, motivation, and determination. Not only that: I have somehow found the time to crochet….
Tag: sturdy crochet basket
pattern preview: crochet basket with chevron detail
Now available on jakigu.com and in my Etsy shop: PDF crochet pattern for this adorable basket with grey chevron detail. As a reader of my blog, you are welcome to use coupon code PATDESIAT309 for a 50% discount on this newest addition to my pattern collection (only valid on jakigu.com). What can you expect?
pattern preview: stacking crochet baskets with handles
Let me introduce you to the newest crochet pattern available here at jakigu.com and in my Etsy shop. This is the second pattern in the Coiled Crochet Series. As I wrote before, coiled crochet is my absolutely favorite technique to make crocheted baskets. If you don’t know the first thing about coiled crochet, then this pattern would…
pattern preview: coiled crochet bowls
Everything you could possibly need to know to make a set of these wonderfully sturdy stacking crochet baskets in one awesome information and image packed file, coming to my shop next week. Update: the pattern is finished and can be found right here on jakigu.com, and it is also available in my Etsy shop. Apropos. 54 pages….
work in progress: coiled crochet basket
I am so in love with the basket I am working on right now – I just had to share a snapshot with you! Worked similarly as traditional coiled baskets, this one is crocheted with cotton and contrast acrylic over jute coil. What an amazing structural strength that jute lends to this basket! If I described my round and…
work in progress: jute and cotton crochet basket
My obsession with jute and cotton continues. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and to my eye, (almost) anything made with soft brown jute and creamy ecru cotton looks stunning. This basket is a true yin and yang creation. ********** UPDATE And the pattern for this lovely basket (three, actually – it’s…
work in progress: polka dot basket
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…
crochet pattern: round jute and cotton stacking baskets, and more
Round jute and cotton stacking baskets. The long-awaited pattern has arrived! The twenty-page PDF file contains detailed instructions, illustrative photos, helpful tips, photo tutorials, and a summary of crochet skills needed for this project. Get it on jakigu.com or on Etsy. I really enjoy working with jute and figuring out how it could best work for…
work in progress: stacking baskets
The new pattern is almost here! I am quite proud of this one. It’s more like a three-in-one instructional booklet than a written pattern. It contains twenty pages filled with crochet basics needed to complete the project as well as many useful tips, photo tutorials, and illustrations to make three stacking baskets. They are both functional and…