Crochet Lace Egg Basket

Materials

• Cotton crochet thread (size 10) in cream
• Cotton crochet thread (size 10) in navy for edging
• Crochet hook, size 6 (1.8 mm)
• Green ribbon, 1/4 inch wide
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stiffening agent (fabric stiffener or starch)

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve desired size.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions

Base

1. With cream thread, ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join. (24 dc)
4. Rnd 3: Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, join. (36 dc)
5. Rnd 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, join. (48 dc)
6. Rnd 5: Ch 3, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, join. (60 dc)

Sides

1. Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (60 dc)
2. Rnd 7: Ch 3, *skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1; repeat from * around, join in top of ch-3.
3. Rnds 8-15: Repeat Rnd 7.

Edging

1. Attach navy thread.
2. Rnd 16: Ch 1, *sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc.

Handle

1. Leaving a long tail, ch 60 with cream thread.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.
3. Weave green ribbon through handle crocheting as desired.

Finishing

1. Attach handle to basket with tapestry needle, using the long tail to sew ends securely.
2. Apply stiffening agent to basket and shape accordingly. Allow to dry fully before use.

Your lace egg basket is now complete! Enjoy displaying your beautiful work as a centerpiece or decoration.