Half DBL Crochet, 6.5 hook to start, & switch later to 4 hook, 2 balls of yarn tied together, pony beads. Use 2 chenille stems(pipe cleaners), foam sticky back bugs/butterflies, & several floral straws(cut to fit) these were bought @ Dollar Tree Store.
Foundation row (6 in. long)Chain 2 & turn work around(do this on all rows)
Crochet another row(same). Cut off yarn from balls, leaving a very long piece to add pony beads
row 3- Crochet 1, add pony bead, Croc. 1, add pony bead, & so on...
row 4- repeat above.
at this point basket measures 10 in. x 2 1/4 in. long.
Switch to 4 hook (G-6) Measure over to 7in. to the right side of basket. Do a loose single crochet of earthy green yarn to 2in. from left side of basket. If you want it thicker, do a few more rows.
Basket Handle-2 chenille stems twisted together. Bend them to form a squared off shape. Turn basket over and push end of stem through several loops of yarn on one side, and then the other.
Flowers- Use Floral straws. Cut to different sizes & slide into loops of yarn on back of basket.
Foam critters stick to flowers or basket. Twist chenille handle around a nail (at center point)to hang!
Stems & Floral straws From D.Tree store
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