Friday, March 21, 2008

Happy Easter and Crochet Basket

I saw this little basket on Knot Garden site a couple of weeks ago and felt very inspired to make one of my own. I'm new at crocheting and I found this easy to make, the hardest part was using the fabric stiffener. I found it difficult to shape the basket. With all the fun pictures of pincushion around blogland, I was inspired to make this 5" basket (including the handle) into a pincushion. Do you see the chocolate egg inside? I found this Stuffed Eggies pattern here.

Happy Easter to everyone and I hope the easter bunny remembers to bring you chocolate.
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21 comments:

  1. DarleneMarch 21, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Wendy, that's adorable - I'm amazed at how quickly you've picked up on crocheting! You are a true talent, my friend.

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  2. KarenMarch 21, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    That is so cute Ms Wendy and I fell in love with the one on Knot Garden as well and wanted to make one, but you actually got it done.

    Have a wonderful Easter :)

    Hugs - Karen

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  3. DianaMarch 21, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Nice job on the basket, and it's a great idea for a pincushion! And thanks for the link to the egg pattern, too cute!

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  4. ThimbleannaMarch 21, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Very cute Wendy! Have a wonderful Easter!

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  5. LibbyMarch 21, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    What a sweet little basket . . . every bit worth the fussing *s*

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  6. Ginger PatchesMarch 21, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    What a cute basket!! Thanks for the link for the egg :)

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  7. FabricmomMarch 21, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    That is just too adorable. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 22, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    What a lovely little egg basket...

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  9. May KristinMarch 22, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    What a cute little basket and pincushion! Have a Happy Easter!

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  10. KarenMarch 22, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    My goodness, Wendy you have so many wonderful talents. I love the little basket and it will be much more useful as a pin cushion.
    Happy Easter
    Hugs,
    Karen

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  11. dutchcomfortMarch 22, 2008 at 3:53 AM

    Happy Easter Wendy! Though I love chocolate, I hope the Easter Bunny will bring me fabrics...

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  12. UnknownMarch 22, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    This so cute.

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  13. WendyMarch 22, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    I love the little crochet basket and the idea to make it into a pincushion is pure genius! Hope you have a Happy Easter.

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  14. Knot GardenMarch 22, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    I love those colours, makes me think of chocolate and lime or chocolate and mint ... the shaping looks perfect to me. It's just right for Easter!

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  15. julieQMarch 22, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely, darling basket for the holiday. Happy Easter!

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  16. MarMarch 22, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Wendy, you find the cutest things! Happy Easter!

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  17. Quilts And PiecesMarch 22, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Oh it is sooo cute! I love it!

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  18. PamMarch 23, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Very cute Wendy.

    Happy Easter!

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  19. UnknownMarch 23, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Very cute basket, clever chocolate egg pincushion! Happy Easter!

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  20. LeaMarch 24, 2008 at 2:49 AM

    Wendy, This basket is so lovely. My friend does crochetting and I have to show this basket for her! She'll love it.*S*

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  21. Red Geranium CottageMarch 24, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    What a cute little basket. Love it!!

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