| Fiber Trends Not Just For Easter Baskets Knitting Pattern FT232
Design by Megan Jacobson
These adorable baskets knit up quickly and can be used for Easter or any special occasion. Knit one up for a wedding or your next baby shower.
Sizes: Will vary with the amount of felting. Baskets shown measure 8" (20cm) across at base and 3" (9cm) deep, or 11" (28cm) to top of handle.
Yarn Requirements: Use a DK weight yarn that felts easily. Yarn is used double strand throughout.
Approximate yardage needed:
Easter Basket: 260 yards (238m) of MC and 20 yards (18m) of novelty yarn.
Baby Shower Basket: 210 yards (192m) of MC and 60 yards (55m) of CC.
Flower Girl Basket: 290 yards (265m).
Needles: US size 11 (8mm) in a 16" (40cm) circular and a set of double points. 1 spare, smaller 16" (40cm) circular.
Other Supplies: 2 yards of lawn trimmer line, cut into 24" (60cm)lengths. (Fiber Trends used .065 gauge line.)
Optional Supplies:
For Easter Eggs: Approximately 20 yards (19m) of wool and a styrofoam egg for each; felting needle and small amount of fiber for decorations.
For Flower Girl Basket: About 3 yards (meters) of narrow ribbon.
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