Handy storage basket
Materials 50g ball of We Are Knitters The Tape in Grey
If desired, leather tab and 1 stud or label Set of 8mm doublepointed needles Wool needle Tension
Size 8mm needle in stocking stitch: 12 sts and 17 rows = 10x10cm (4x4in) Stitch patterns
Garter stitch in rounds: Work all rows in knit Stocking stitch in alternate rounds: work round 1 in knit stitches, round 2 in purl stitches.
Cast on 40 sts and divide evenly over the set of needles: 10 sts/needle, join to work in the round.
Rounds 1-4: Work in garter stitch.
Rounds 5-24: Work in stocking stitch.
Rounds 25-27: K2tog until only 5 sts are left on the needle. Finishing off
Fasten off, leaving a tail of about 20cm (8in). Using the wool needle thread the tail through the remaining stitches, tighten the yarn to close the opening, and secure the yarn end safely. Turn over the top edge and if desired, secure the leather tab as decoration. Studs are available online or from haberdashers. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Care instructions
Follow washing directions on the ball band and leave to dry. Shape while damp. Roll up a hand towel and place in the basket so it keeps its shape while it dries. If you are using the leather tab on the basket, please follow appropriate care instructions. Prefer a larger basket?
These instructions are for a small 10x15cm (4x6in) basket. To make bigger ones, simply cast on more stitches – 60 stitches for medium, for instance, and 80 for a large. You can make the basket as large as you like but, to ensure it remains stable, keep the proportions in a cube shape rather than making it too tall.