Lace Basket by Les Editions de Saxe

Lace Basket

Crochet
Thread ?
First 2 rounds measure 1 1/4" in diameter
1.25 mm
282 yards (258 m)
Base and sides A: 3 1/2" x 5" - Rim B:4" wide - Handle C: 7 3/8" x 1 3/8"
both US and UK
English

Skill level = Intermediate

Pattern #19 on pages 44, 45 in Magic Crochet.
Pattern 5, Autumn Basket, in Crochet Monthly, #247.

Supplies: 36 mauve beads, pink satin ribbon, 5/8” wide for handle and 1/4” wide for rim of basket.

Stitches include chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, double crochet, shell stitches, 2 and 3 double crochet clusters and picots.

Dip basket and handle into sugar starch solution and stretch over suitable form to dry. Instructions for adding finishing touches to basket provided in pattern.