Neat and TIDY

Our colourful little storage baskets are easy to make

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 18cm/7in across the base and approximately 9cm/3½in tall with the top edge rolled down.

MATERIALS

For the set: 3 x 50g (125m) balls of Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton) in Turquoise (Cyan 397) and 1 ball in each of Pink (Shocking Pink 114), Blue (Vivid Blue 146), Burgundy (Hot Red 115) and Orange (Tangerine 281)*. Size 3.5mm crochet hook; removable stitch marker. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk

TENSION

First 10 rounds of base measure approximately 9cm across, using 3.5mm hook.

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; dc2tog, double crochet 2 sts together thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull loop through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops; chsp(s), chain space(s); slst, slip st.

NOTE

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.

ORANGE BASKET