Crochet Basket with CD

 

 Crochet Basket with CD

I made this unique CD crochet basket with a F hook and medium worsted yarn. You can create it with one of your old CDs sitting around. The crochet basket is perfect for any occasion like Easter or for jewelry. 

Abbreviations:

hdc=half double crochet

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet 

sl st=slip stitch

Rnd 1: single crochet around the cd, Its been shown in the video, sl st, sc by 4's, so you have enough for multiples of 4.

Rnd 2: single crochet in each stitch around, sl st

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in the next two stitches, *ch 1, skip a stitch, hdc in the next three stitches. *repeat around. sl st in the beginning stitch

Rnds 4-9: sl st into the chain space, ch 2, work 3 dc in the chain space, *ch 2, work 4 dc in the next chain space, *repeat around, sl st in the beginning stitch. **repeat this round for your desired length, I did about 6 rounds. 

Rnd 10: hdc in each stitch, 2 hdc in the chain space, repeat around, sl st

Handle: chain count of 40, sl st on the opposite side, turn, work hdc in each chain across, sl st to opposite side, sl st again. Fasten off and weave in ends.