Stash away!
Take just moments to tidy up your knitting stash with these swift knits.
YOU WILL NEED
Bernat, Mega Bulky (100% acrylic, 300g/58m) For the small basket: 2 balls of Dark Grey Heather (88042), For the medium basket: 3 balls of Light Grey Heather (88046), For the large basket: 4 balls of Aran (88008) A pair of 10mm needles Locking stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as super chunky to this tension: 7 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over g st using 10mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
Sl1pw wyif Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn at front of work For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine We love patterns that are super versatile like this one, especially for knitters with yarn coming out of their ears! Really simple to knit and available in three handy sizes, these sweet baskets make the perfect stash- busting knits. Knit them to house your ever- growing yarn collection, store rolled- up flannels or keep silk scarves together in one place. We’re sure you can think up many more great uses for your newly knitted baskets too!
BASKET
Cast on 18 ( 22: 26) sts using 10mm needles and appropriate yarn shade for size basket. Row 1 WS Knit. **Row 2 K17 ( 21: 25), turn. Leave rem st unworked. Row 3 Sl1pw K5 ( 7: 10), yfwd, sl1pw wyif, ybk, PM in last st, knit to end of row. Row 4 K16 ( 20: 24), turn. Leave rem st unworked. Row 5 and alt rows Sl1pw, knit to marked st, yfwd, sl1pw wyif, ybk, knit to end of row. Row 6 K15 ( 19: 23), turn. Leave rem st unworked. Row 8 K14 ( 18: 22), turn. Leave rem st unworked. Cont in same manner, working 1 st less every following alt row for 6 more rows. Next row Yfwd, sl1pw wyif, ybk, knit to end of row. Next row Knit all 18 ( 22: 26) sts. Next row Knit to marked st, yfwd, sl1pw wyif, ybk, knit to end of row.** Rep from ** to ** 6 times more. Cast off.
FINISHING
Sew cast on and cast off edges together to finish.