Ingredients
- Bernat® Blanket™ O’Go™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m) – 1 O’Go, Contrasts A, B, and C: Oats (42051)
- Bernat® Blanket™ O’Go™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m) – 1 O’Go, Contrasts D, E, and F: Flash (42056)
- Crochet hook: U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle for sewing on the handles and weaving in ends
- Stitch marker for tracking a round or a corner
- Plastic bin, optional: 11¾" x 11¾" x 11¾" (30 x 30 x 30 cm)
Instructions
- Work the base from the start, following the Basket Base Stripe Pattern over 13 rounds. Place a marker at each corner if you find it helpful. Increases are made by working 3 sc into a single corner stitch.
- First round, with C: Chain 2. Work 8 sc into the second chain from the hook. Join the round. 8 sc.
- Second round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. 16 sc.
- Third round: Chain 1. Work 3 sc in the first sc, then work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Repeat this sequence around: 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Join. Fasten off C and join A. 24 sc.
- Fourth round, with A: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in the first sc. Repeat the following sequence to the last 5 sc: 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc. Work 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the last 4 sc. Join. 32 sc.
- Fifth round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc. Repeat the following sequence to the last 6 sc: 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc. Work 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the last 5 sc. Join. Fasten off A and join B. 40 sc.
- Sixth round, with B: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc. Repeat the following sequence to the last 7 sc: 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc. Work 3 sc in the next sc, then 1 sc in each of the last 6 sc. Join. 48 sc.
- Rounds 7–13: Continue increasing by 8 sc on each round. Work 3 sc into each corner stitch and maintain the Basket Base Stripe Pattern. At the end of round 13, the base has 104 sc.
- Work the body in the Basket Body Stripe Pattern for 28 rounds total.
- First body round, with A: Chain 1. Working in the back loop only, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off A and join E.
- Second body round, with E: Chain 1. Working through both loops, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Do not fasten off E; join B.
- Continue the body: Keep following the Basket Body Stripe Pattern. Repeat the last round as directed until you have completed 28 rounds of the body stripe pattern. Join each round. Fasten off when the body is complete.
- Make 2 handles.
- With B, chain 25. Leave a 5" (13 cm) tail for sewing the handle to the basket.
- First row: Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook, then work 1 sc in each chain to the end. Turn. 24 sc.
- Second and third rows: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc to the end of the row. Turn after each row.
- Fasten off.
- Make the second handle in the same way.
- Use the yarn tail to sew the first handle to the basket, following the placement shown in the pattern photo. Check that the handle is not twisted before you secure it.
- Sew the second handle to the opposite side of the basket, directly across from the first.
- Weave in loose ends securely with a yarn needle.
- If desired, insert the purchased plastic bin inside the basket.
Notes
The pattern calls for bulky blanket yarn. Its thick, plush texture helps the basket feel substantial. The pattern specifies a plastic bin of a particular size as an optional insert. Changing only the yarn or hook can also change the size, fabric thickness, and firmness. Care for the finished basket according to the yarn label.
