DIY: CROCHETED MOSES BASKET

A darling project for the new arrivals in your life. This Moses basket was joy to make and would make the perfect gift! Check out the free pattern below!

This pattern is beginner friendly and can be completed in just a few hours. I used a braided cotton cord and the waistcoat stitch in order to create a sturdy fabric that would hold its shape. For a detailed explanation of the waistcoat stitch, check out this post and familiarize yourself with the technique. Once you're done, head back and we can get started.

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Okay, let's go.

Materials:

• wood base (29.5" x 16" ; 6mm thick; plywood) [ https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeUniqueChi... Get 10% off with code YARNTH3ORY]

• 9mm Bobbiny jumbo braided cotton cord (292 meters) [ Purchase from AllYarnDrive on Etsy (Free shipping for orders over $35+): https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllYarnDrive]

• 12 mm crochet hook ( optional: if the holes on your base are much smaller than your cord, have a smaller hook handy to help you join the cord to base for the first round. Switch to the larger hook for all remaining rounds.)

• scissors

• stitch markers

Abbreviations:

*Patterns are written in standard US terms*

• sc = single crochet

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• ws = waistcoat stitch - single crochet into the "v" of the stitch from the previous round. (Quick tutorial here)

Notes:

• You can easily alter the size of the basket by changing the size of the base or changing the number of rounds in the body.

• The stitch created by the invisible join counts as the first stitch for the next round.

Pattern:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waUERZ1I2ak

Round 1: With your smaller hook, join the cord to the base. SC in every other stitch around. Close round with an invisible join. Place one stitch marker at each "corner" to indicate where you will increase on the next round.

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/86bc9b_ec14718bb59f4aaa877521c1ef891cc1/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

Round 2: WS into every stitch in the round, increasing at each stitch marker (meaning you will place two ws in the sts marked with the stitch marker. Close round with an invisible join.

Rounds 3 - 11: WS into every stitch in the round. Close with an invisible join.

Round 12: Facing the long side of your basket, place the stitch markers where you would like the handles to be. Make sure that they are in the same place on both sides. WS into every stitch until you get to the first stitch marker. Make a chain of your desired length. Skip the stitches between the two stitch markers. WS into the stitch to the left of the second stitch marker. Continue crocheting around and complete these steps for the other side.

Round 13: WS into every stitch until you get to the chain. Crochet your desired number of stitches around the chain to create your handle. Continue WS around and complete these steps on the other side. WS into the remaining sts. Cut your cord and finish off.

Optional: Use any leftover cord to create tassels to attach to the handle of the basket to add a little razzle dazzle.

Ayeeee, you did it! I want to see your creations! Make sure to share your finished projects made using this pattern on Instagram with the hashtag #yarnth3orytaughtme .

If you have any questions (or see any mistakes) post them in the comments below.

Happy Crafting!

- Krysten

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