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Twinkling Trees Baskets

"Bring some handmade festive magic to your home with the Twinkling Trees Baskets — a beautifully bold Overlay Mosaic Crochet design worked in one easy, seamless piece from base to rim. Whether you're searching for a crochet basket pattern, a Christmas gift, a practical holiday crochet basket, or a stylish storage tote, these charming makes will add warmth and personality to every corner of your home. This listing includes three nesting basket sizes, detailed written instructions, PLUS a supporting video tutorial showing you how to crochet a Christmas basket using the overlay mosaic technique. Perfect for plants, treats, gifting, organising, or simply adding a cosy touch to your festive décor, these baskets are wonderfully versatile and such a joy to make. A great project for adventurous beginners and intermediate makers, featuring US sc and mosaic dc stitches. "

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeNot essential but 4 rounds of base = 3.5”
Finished SizeSmall Basket: 3.5” diameter, 5” high Medium Basket: 6.5” diameter, 6.25” high Large Basket: 9” diameter, 8”high
Materials List
- Category 4 Worsted Weight Yarn (held double) OR Category 5 Chunky Yarn (I used 100% Acrylic, 165m /180yds/100g held double) Exact yarn detailed in pattern.
- Crochet Hook 5mm (H) or the size that meets the gauge for the pattern.