Monday, February 25, 2013

Crocheted Bowl




Today I made a little crocheted bowl.
I found a picture online, but it didn't include a pattern.
I searched online for other crocheted basket instructions, for help with the bottom.
From there I was able to do it on my own.


I knew I wanted it big enough to hold sunglasses and cell phones.
 I made a circle with single crochet,  increasing stitches till it was 5-6 inches across.
When it was wide enough, I just single crocheted around and around 
until I had sides high enough to fold over.  (I used up the entire skein.)
Then I added a scalloped edge.  

I used Lily "Sugar and Cream" cotton yarn in Green Twist and White
and a size G/6/4.25mm hook


I'd like to try to make another one. A really BIG one!
With stripes!
:-)

* * * * *
It's snowing again.
We were warned that starting about midnight, we would be hit by a blizzard.
So far it's just little stuff, but by morning we may be snowed under.

21 comments:

  1. Your bowl turned out great! That Green Twist yarn always catches my eye, I like the way it looks worked up:@)

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  2. You do such good work. Beautiful job. I'll be anxious to hear how this latest storm turns out. It's been quite the winter hasn't it?

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  3. How pretty is that bowl? Great job. Stay warm and cozy-if you get snowed in, you can make your second bowl!

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  4. Love your bowl! I keep hoping our local fabric store will offer a class on making a fabric bowl...maybe I should just look online!

    chris

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  5. How fun! I gave up crochet as I couldn't keep the guage straight so I cross stitch. That is such a cute idea! Well done, you clever person, you!
    Ruth

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  6. Very pretty - and clever -- makes a perfect parking spot for the phones.

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  7. So sweet, and I love the scallops!! ;) xo Heather

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  8. very cute...what are you going to put in your crocheted bowl??

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  9. Darling crocheted bowl - at least you have something to keep you busy during the snow storm. Stay warm!

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  10. Wow great job! I am very impressed.
    Can't wait to see THEBIG ONE.

    How are you liking all of our snow?

    M :)

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  11. Gayle,
    I love seeing your crochet. Makes me want to go grab some yarn and start something new. You are doing a great job. I need to practice more so I can make more interesting things than washcloths!! :)
    Thanks so much for visiting and leaving the nice comment on my dolls. I do love them, they make me smile every time I see them.
    We just got a foot of snow dumped on us yesterday afternoon and overnight. I have to bring mom home from the nursing home today and oh my gosh, what a mess. I am thankful for friends with snowplows!
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  12. So cute, and I love how it looks next to your Corn King pieces!

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  13. I love your bowl, both pretty and useful! I knitted a fruit bowl last year, but now someone has taken it and is using it as a winter hat! Oh well :-) Pam

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  14. That is really clever! I like the happy spring-time colors, too.

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  15. Love your bowl! I bookmarked it since I will eventually have to give it a try too. :P

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  16. That is beautiful! You certainly are talented. :-)

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  17. Love this bowl! I need to show it to my mom, see if she can whip something up like it. Stay warm, I read your next entry. Boy oh boy you guys got a lot of snow!

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  18. Very cute! I love the yarn you've used :) Elisabeth x

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies