By Nicki Byrnes
As seen in the April issue of Crochet World
With its prominent texture and use of earthy colors, this hanging basket gives modern boho vibes. The neutral off-white yarn paired with the warm mustard lend to the creative and carefree bohemian aesthetic. The wrapped embellishment around the strap creates an eclectic feel and the chunky, cozy yarn brings it to life.
A unique feature I added for this basket is its functional flat back, which makes it ideal for resting against a wall, door, or other surface. Having a sturdy backside allows the basket to display its contents prominently. It also features a semi-circle bottom to prevent sagging or stretching as it holds items upright.
For this issue of Crochet World, I did an interview with Annie’s social media team. They asked great questions, some of which may be helpful to those following my pattern. I’m sharing an excerpt here.
- What inspired you to create the design?
- I have a space in my house with a bench and hooks that becomes a catch-all. Things get piled on the bench, which drives me crazy. This spurred the idea to make a basket to help with organization with features unlike other hanging basket patterns I’d seen.
- Are there any special tips or tricks that our readers might like to know as they crochet your pattern?
- When single crocheting around the handle to create the strap feature, work the single crochet stitches about 1/4″ apart and not too tight.
- What advice would you give to someone that is learning to crochet?
- Don’t give up! I teach crochet classes and hear people say learning feels unnatural. And it does…until it doesn’t. With practice and repetition, there comes a moment where things click and you find your rhythm.
- Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
- To use the Modern Hanging Basket to hold a plant, put the plant and soil (or plant cutting and water) in an upcycled container like a used, washed 32 ounce yogurt container.
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