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HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET SHELL BASKET

MATERIALS

■ Yarn and Rainbows 5mm Braided Cord, 100% recycled cotton, 500g/100m (approx.) per skein; 1 skein in Dusty Pink

■ 6.5mm (UK 3, US K/10.5) metal crochet hook

■ Large-eyed yarn needle or 5.0mm crochet hook

TENSION

Tension is not important for this project, just ensure stitches are dense and tightly crocheted

ABBREVIATIONS (UK)

 st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch dc double crochet htr half treble crochet tr treble crochet rep repeat

BLO back loop only yrh yarn round hook

RS right side

WS wrong side

to make a magic ring, hold yarn in your hand and wrap working yarn around forefinger twice to create ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch1, then work the necessary

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