Mini-Christmas Baskets

I made these "Mini-Christmas Baskets" with leftover Bernat Blanket Yarn.  These super cute little baskets make are great for gift giving - fill with candy, ponytail holders, hand sanitizer, trio of Bath & Body products or a candle.

Give to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, teachers - the list goes on and on.  Each basket only takes about 10-15 minutes to make, with or without a strap.

Mini-Christmas Baskets Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Gauge:  This isn't too important for this project

Size:  3" x 3"

Materials:
--10mm hook
--11 yds Bernat Blanket Yarn in color of choice; 2 1/2-3 yds Bernat Blanket Yarn in white
--tapestry needle to weave

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off

Directions:
1.  With yarn, 6 SC into MR.  Sl st join and Ch1.  (6)
2.  2 SC in each st around.  Sl st join and Ch1.  (12)
3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join and Ch1.  (18)
4-5.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join and Ch1.  At end of Round 5, FO and weave ends.  (18)
6.  Join white yarn in any st and Ch1.  SC in each st around.  Sl st join and Ch1.  (18)
7.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join and FO.  Weave ends.

Strap (optional):
1.  With yarn, Ch45 and FO.  With tapestry needle, weave in and out of Round 6.  Tie a double knot on each end of strap.  Trim, if needed.

Happy Crocheting

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