Sunday, May 6, 2012

I pinned it and made it…

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I pinned this ombre crochet basket last week and yesterday I whipped up a basket using that pattern…clearly didn’t use the ombre idea, but I wanted to make one with the yarn I had on hand. 
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Of course I tweaked it a bit…I used 3 strands of yarn instead of the 4 that it called for.  I just happened to have 3 coordinating yarns that I wanted to use. 
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I love the bottom of the basket…it has a row at the bottom that really makes the start of the side very clear.  Hard to explain, but it looks great and the basket sits perfectly on the bottom.  Perfect for holding yarn or fat quarters or seashells!
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I am linking to these great parties!
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23 comments:

  1. JillMay 6, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    This basket looks great! Doesn't it feel great to finally make some of the things that you pinned? lol

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  2. Three Birds InspiredMay 7, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Cute basket!

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  3. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    That is beautiful. Wish I was that talented. I am hosting my 3rd blog hop on Tuesday. I would love you to link up. Have a wonderful monday! Diane @ MamalDiane.com

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  4. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}May 7, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Wow, I love this! I've always wanted to make a crochet basket. :) Thanks for sharing!

    Stopping by from the Made With Love link up!

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  5. SarahMay 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I just started crocheting and this is fabulous!

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  6. Alison MeadeMay 7, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    This is such a cute basket!

    Thanks for sharing at Beautify It Monday!

    -Four Sisters

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  7. Liz @ Quirky VistasMay 7, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    What talent! I will have to show this to my mom. She crochets and knits all the time. She might like a new project. I found you at Blackberry Vine's Tuesday to do party. I hope you'll stop by and visit me sometime as well!

    Liz

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  8. JanetMay 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Basket looks awesome. I'll give it a go, though I'm really a beginner. Just found you through links, started at Homemaker on a Dime, got you on Foley Farm. Glad I did. I crocheted (yet to load pic to computer) dozens of coasters while in hospital, I'll post when I get butt in gear @
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  9. JillMay 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Lovely basket Ellen!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  10. RaNae @EweCreekCottageMay 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Awesome!!!

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  11. Katie @ Little Becky HomeckyMay 8, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I too pinned this basket and made it! I get so many compliments and it is so handy for carrying around my "current projects" that I am crocheting! I love the yarn you used!! It looks amazing! Great job and good for you for completing a "pin".. it's always a great feeling!!

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  12. angelikiMay 9, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Your basket is great!I love the colours!

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  13. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveMay 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    You did an amazing job! It turned out really cute :) Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  14. Heather's Blog-o-ramaMay 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    I found your blog post via a linky on the Stuff & Nonsense page on Facebook :) :) This basket is really cute :) :) What kind of yarn did you use? It looks like Lily Sugar N Cream yarn or some other cotton yarn? I may have to make some for me, too :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  15. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseMay 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Sweet! Must. Learn. To. Crochet...and Knit.
    JoAnn

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  16. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful! I REALLY need to learn to crochet soon. (It's on my list of goals for this year.) Very nice basket. :)

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  17. Earning-My-CapeMay 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    That looks great!!!
    I'm a new follower (I found you through Fantabulous Friday)!
    Please feel free to stop by my blog any time! :-)
    ~Susie~
    http://earning-my-cape.blogspot.com/

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  18. Elle and LouMay 12, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    What a wonderful job you have done. I want one too!

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  19. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateMay 12, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Fantastic basket !

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  20. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    this is awesome! great for a project with plarn!

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  21. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearMay 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

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  22. Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink TruckMay 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Thank you for linking up this beautiful basket at my Unveil Your Genius Link Party last week! I hope you'll link up again soon! :)
    http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/05/unveil-your-genius-link-party-11.html

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  23. Honey I'm Home BlogMay 17, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I'm impressed by talented people like you who can "whip up" a project like this! It looks great. Thank you so much for linking up to Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust.

    Warmly, Michelle

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