I broke my left ankle in 2 places on May 1, 2025

May 8, 2025: My computer is now set up in a spare bedroom so now I am able to daily updates. Since I do need help getting to my office and order processing area, in the basement, I am not able to process orders for at least a week or two. After June 20, I may only be able to get to my basement work area, 2 days a week. I am not sure how long it will be where I will need a lot of help to do what I do. I do know my ankle needs surgery, which is on Friday May 9, 2025. After that, I am not sure what will happen.

Basket Ornament

Designed by Julie A. Bolduc

This basket ornament is one of the set of Five Ornaments that has been available on this site for over a year. This would be perfect for hanging on the tree and placing a small gift inside it for that special someone. Or it can be used at Easter as a little tiny decoration.

Materials Needed
Small amount white baby yarn.
Size D aluminum crochet hook
Fabric Stiffener
A cap from a plastic milk jug
Waxed paper or plastic wrap
18" green or red ¼" wide satin ribbon

Yarn Thickness: 2mm
Gauge: 6sc=1"
Finished Size: 4"x4"
Skill Level: Easy

Instructions
RND1: Ch 5, join with sl st to first ch to form ring. Ch 4, *dc in ring, ch 1. Repeat from * 9 times total. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

RND 2: Sl st into first ch 1 sp. Ch 4, dc in same sp, *dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp. (vst made). Repeat from * around. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

RND 3-5: Sl st into first vst. Ch 4, dc in same sp. Vst in each vst around. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

RND 6: Sl st into first vst. Ch 4, dc in same st. *vst bet vsts. Vst in next vst. Repeat from * around. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

RND 7: Sl st into first vst. Ch 4, dc in same st. Vst in vst around. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

Handle
Ch 24, sk 9 vsts. Take care not to twist ch. With beg side toward you, working in 10 th vst, sl st in right dc, ch 1, sl st in left dc, then sc in each of the 24 sch back to the beg side. Sl st into next dc of first vst. Fasten off and weave ends into work.

To Stiffen.
Dip basket into fabric stiffener. Shake out excess stiffener. Place jug cap into bottom of basket to form shape. Crumple up waxed paper or wrap and put into basket to shape the sides and the handle. Look at picture for the shape of the basket. Let dry overnight. When completely dry, remove the waxed paper or plastic wrap and the jug cap. Attach hanger to top of handle. Make 2 bows out of the ribbon and glue into place on either side of the basket. Check picture for proper placement.

Design Written in May 1998 Copyright ©1998 By Julie A. Bolduc f103002

JPF Crochet Club where Crocheting is Just Plain Fun http://www.jpfun.com This pattern is for personal use only and not to be resold.