I love your baskets, keep teaching, I have crocheting since I turned 20 I will soon be 78 and never made a basket until I found you. Thank you so much.
Wow I am so glad you like them. There are actually a few basket videos on my channel. The last one shows how to use rope in baskets and the next one will be using quilting quarters.
Fun tutorials, thanks! A couple of things - the reason the original pattern called for a plastic hook is because(imho) the rougher twines, jute, etc., can rub off the finish on the metal hooks. I made a jute purse using a metal hook and it rubbed the middle of the hooks finish off. Now I use it for crocheting wire(yes wire). Many fun things can be made with wire, especially since the damage was already done to the hook. It’s just visual, it doesn’t affect the actual stitching. In order to help stiffen up the finished baskets you can use a starch , Stiff Stuff(fabric stiffener aka Stiffy), Mod Podge, or even a mixture of school glue & water. Place the basket over a form about the same size(garbage can, planter, paint can, etc, just cover with plastic, then brush it on and allow to air dry. You can do multiple coatings depending on how thick the material and how stiff you want the basket. You can opt to coat the inside as well. Any treatment will change the hand of the fabric a little(like adding sizing to fabric), but it will also help it to be water resistant, not water proof, and easier to wipe clean from dust and animal hairs(I have 3 dogs). Also a tip to help when you’re using multiple yarns. On the top edge of whatever container you are using to hold all the balls of yarn, add binder clips, one for each ball. Place the clips with the metal “arms” facing up, then thread each color through its corresponding clip’s arms. It will keep the strands from wrapping around each other, tying knots, while bouncing around when being pulled. I sure hope that makes sense. Glad your tutorial showed up in my newsfeed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers from FL😺
You’re very welcome. Always happy to help a fellow hooker😂 we were very fortunate with Ian. Originally it was predicted to head up the gulf coast higher, into the mouth of Tampa Bay. I’m @45 mins north on the gulf coast. Thankfully the path shifted away from our area. The worst damage was a hole in my pool cage. Mostly it inconvenienced the dogs. They hate going outside in the rain. Praying for all those people affected. It truly looks like a war zone.
I just found you, and I'm oh so pleased, not only with your work, but also with your purpose beyond a project. I am a grief and loss and death and dying specialist. Also, I am a chaplain who works with people who are trying to "make it" in life. How wonderful to find someone who is so caring and concerned. Your down-to-earth manner is soothing in itself. It's like finding a friend who knows the struggles of life...someone who ministers in her own way. Keep teaching, Ginell. Keep caring. A tip- of -the-hat to you. Blessings coming your way.
As usual I am late the party of baskets!!! However, my first project after not touching a crochet hook for some 25 plus years was a basket. I found it flimsy but now 14 years later, I still have my wip in them. When my mom passed away - the queen of crochet and knitting- she left us with some 25 huge plastic bins filled with yarn!! Half of the bins went to a knitting/crochet group!! I am now down to 3 bins and they are the ones that are thinner type yarn and perfect for making baskets which I made last year. Similar to the second one you made in the video! Hubby loves to bring it to the farmer's market so all the ladies can oooh and ahhh about the basket !!! I guess it wasn't so floppy at all! Having said all that I have to admire that you made the rectangle basket with jute....I used to macrame in the 70's and it killed the skin on my hands. I tried to use it recently but it is too hard on these old hands!!! So kudos to you and just maybe I will find another use for it other than file 13!!! (recycling bin!!) Thanks for a great video!
Thank you❤️ The jute one turned out cute, but if I'm honest I probably wouldn't do that one again. First because it has to be slightly looser in order to work with it at all so it ends up floppier than the others and also because the jute I was using has an oily smell to it so anything I put in that basket picked up that smell including those apples. I have always wanted to macrame. My mom used to when I was younger. I love watching videos of it, it's mesmerizing.
when you start up your sides crochet in the back loops for the first row then work as normal for the rest..this then creates a straighter beginning at the base..
Thank you! They are so fun to make. Just grab some yarn from your stash that keeps getting passed over because secretly you don't like it and give it a try. It's easier than it looks.
The only reason I can understand your work is because Im a advanced crochet crafter. I dont think this is a beginner project as we cannot see your loops or what your doing. You have a lovely voice and thank you for sharing your ideas.
Beautiful baskets!! I have some 20 years old yarn that I finally know what to make of - owls. Just the right colors. My grandchildren will love them. Plastic hook, gone, but not forgotten 😂😂😂😂
I love hearing your thoughts as your creatively grows through your work. It is really helpful seeing you complete these projects. Thank you for sharing xx😊
I started crocheting last week, and have knit for 2 years now. 😂 As I watched you struggle to pull the jute through on that special stitch, my hands hurt in sympathy. I wondered if getting a very small crochet hook to pull the loops through would be easier than fingernails. I have one for my knitting that has a knitting needle end on one side and a small crochet hook on the other. Those of us trying to ignore aging, and arthritis in our hands, can use any help we can. My first project is a temperature blanket using a herringbone stitch, which looks great so far. I was considering doing a scrap blanket for my second project, but now I think I’ll do a basket in between them! Thanks for your videos.
I honestly don't know that I will work with jute again. It's hard to handle and it has an oily residue. I have been working with macrame cord though and have had to get creative on pulling those through and weaving ends. I appreciate the advice. I would love to see your herring bone blanket if you want to share pics on the Facebook group at Ginell's Quarantine Crochet.
I'm in my 70 And doing crochet since my 7 years old.... I love the basket ❣️ Thank's it's a first time I find it and get involved. I'm suscribe to 💞👍🏻🌹💯
My daughter is an art student at a local high school. She will be selling at an art fair at the end of the year. I’m going to make a basket for her for her sales! Thank you!
What a nifty organizer ! I have 2 daughters & a son who are all artist & one who also crochets so this project will awesome gifts to hold paint brushes, pens etc as well as hooks! Be well 🦋
Oh Ginell, this is such a fun & interesting video, I learned so much. I really love all three baskets. The large one and the adorable owl are especially impressive. Thanks for doing this, you really came through when we asked you in the FB group 💖
I used two very small balls of yarn from a set of 10 that I found at the dollar store. Thought I'd do the owl along with you. I went off your script and then left it as well. I made a very tiny basket as I stopped after decreasing. I finished it with the crab stitch. I will gift it to a knitting friend. She can fasten her markers to it and then toss the odds and sods of snippets into the basket. I love it. I am debating with my self to do a small chain so it can be attached to the needles or on your work while storing your project or not. A great little thread catcher. I'll have to make some personalized markers to add to the gift. I used purple and teal very soft yarn. Thank you. Now I'll have to go back and do the owl and find a way to stuff it for the great grand kids.
I did a chain of 6-8 stitches and sc to strengthen it. I'll apply a button or bead so it can be turned over so snippets stay put. You could also attach your needle for burying threads. It is so cute. Thank you I love your style in making your own thing. I am about to celebrate 76. Started crocheting in college as a break from writing papers. Lol.
Oh yikes I bet that is hard on the hands for sure. Rugs are in my future. I have gathered the supplies to do a rag rug like my rag bag but a scrappy basket rug would be really cool too.
with the circular bases of baskets I've learned to offset your increases after the third row...if you keep the increases in the same spot you end up with a hexagon (six straight sides) whereas offsetting you circle remains round...
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to say so hopefully my reply makes sense. In order to make a basket less floppy and actually stiff, either raise the thickness of the strands or lower the hook size. That's what makes it tight. The thicker the better. So yes, many strands helps the fabric be thicker and stand up better. It's tough on the hands but it really works. ♥️
❤️ Come and learn, all are welcome and it's so great for your emotional and mental state. For me there is nothing better than taking a break from the crazy around me while learning a new skill and creating something wonderful. There are many beginner friendly videos on my channel and be sure to check out the stitch minute playlist where I teach the basics of crochet one minute at a time. 😁
Love your so encouraging and tell everything so clearly. Well done , I can’t remember how long i have been crocheting 🎉but ill be 70 next year so I’ll continue as long as I can, love you’re baskets, yes it’s hard work but who said it’s easy. Lovely job keep going! Just an idea what would happen if it was a hexagon ?
Love your tutorials. I’m making your rag bag now and can’t wait to start a basket. Haven’t crocheted in 45+ years and my hands are a bit arthritic, but hope the basket will turn out if it’s loose. Plan to use for a carry all, farmer’s market type tote. Great videos and love how you teach and show details. THANK YOU!
I’m recovering from shoulder surgery and broken arm. Crochet is good therapy. The Susan Bates metal hook I was using was causing aching. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought their brand of ergonomic hooks (😅plastic) $2.50 and it goes through like butter. Can now crochet my basket for longer stretches
I agree! It's hard work and still not as sturdy as the scrappy baskets. Plus Jute has a smell and an oily residue that gets on things. I am finding that macrame cord maybe better.
@@GinellCooperso glad I checked the comments before getting supplies. Macrame cord it is for me! I was so happy to come across this video. I’m a beginner, and baskets are so much more appealing to me than a scarf or blanket.
@@lisatrombitas2161 macrame cord is cool too but has some issues with the ends. I am just starting to make things with cord and I haven't perfected those ends yet. As an alternative, t-shirt yarn has proven itself to be easier on the hands and still makes a nice stuff basket. Just go down a size on the hook from what is recommended. Down two sizes if you want it to be really snug.
Each marshmallow counts as 2 stitches, one for the bar and one for the puff part. So when you do the single crochet on the next round, remember to put one stitch before it and then maybe one in the chain we used to lock it. It should work out perfectly. If you started with an uneven number of stitches somehow you might have one extra stitch at the end of your marshmallow row. You can just skip it and it will be fine. You probably added it accidentally since you should be working with a multiple of 6 on the base which will always be even. Does that make sense? Did I understand the question correctly?
Thank you so so much. It's absolutely beautiful. And very useful to store all the things on your dresser. Can't wait to start my project. God bless you for sharing!!!
I saw your request to join the Facebook group and approved it. You should be able to post a picture now or send it via messenger if you don't want others to see. If I can see it and you tell me what's going wrong, I should be able to help you
The twine is nice but don't use jute like I did. It's very hard to work with and it has a smell and oily residue that goes on to other things. The apples I had in that basket were not edible after a few days. Get yourself some regular twine and you should be good
Lorry It's been a while since I made this video but I think I only slip stitch when ending a particular stitch or when ending the project. It's just so it gradually ends the spiral. Otherwise I just spiral straight up
Lorry if you go to my channel and scroll down to around January of last year you will see a smaller basket with a puffy heart stitch around it. I called it the Valentine basket but I use hearts for everything all year. It would be really cute for doll stuff
It's hard to see...which is good because that means your seam won't be visible. I use a stitch marker (which for me is a safety pin, nothing fancy) to mark the first stitch of the row. It's kind of a pain when you are trying to work fast, but eventually you will be able to feel when the row ends, so just use a stitch marker until that happens and it will save you time because you won't be counting rows and second guessing yourself ♥️
@@GinellCooperwhen I place the market, do I put it on the slip stitch or the 1 chain? Thank you for the quick response! It’s turning out awesome so far, I tried last night from another video and couldn’t do it at all, but you’re so easy to follow and your voice is so soothing! ❤
Aw thank you so much, I'm glad it's helping you. I would say it doesn't matter where you put it as long as YOU know and it stays consistent. For me, I place it in the both loops at the top of the first stitch of the round. You could do it on the last stitch of the row, you could do it on the post of the stitch so you can easily crochet over it without having to move the marker for a couple of rows. Whatever you like. You are the only one who has to know what it means.
I do use a magic circle. Are you asking what to do if you don't want to use a magic circle? Are you having a hard time getting it to work? I have many videos showing how to do magic circles that I could point you to if you need more help with it. Another option is to make a chain of 3 or 4 and then connect the last chain to the first with a slip stitch. Then do all of your beginning row stitches around that ring, but it's going to get really tight, especially with 3 strands of yarn. The best part of the MR is you don't pull it tight till those first row stitches are done. It saves your hands and some frustration.
I actually still have the cups in my pantry but I did a search on Amazon for them and I couldn't find the exact one plus you really don't want or need to buy 300 of them unless you are making a LOT of owl baskets 😁. I would say that it is roughly 12 oz and you can find something similar in the picnic section of any grocery store or dollar tree. You could also use a plant liner.
Which basket are you doing? Is it the base that isn't flat? Usually if it's the base it's because there are too many or too few stitches in the round. Too few will make it bowl and too many will make it ruffle.
I'm a newbie and I don't understand the way u described to start this. Plus it wasn't close enough to the camera to see what u were doing. I'm older and don't see as well as most now. I'm really disappointed that I couldn't learn from ur video. 😢
Hi Pat. I just double checked all the links...they are a couple of years old, the they all worked for me. The only one that didn't was the Bullion stitch so I will take that out. Thanks for alerting me.
@@GinellCooper I'm sorry I was not clear enough. I was referring to your bag of scrap yarn when you stated it was a lot of yarn ,I laughed at myself for having 4 laundry baskets full. I really like your baskets so I have begun sorting my yarn. Thanks
@@veronicacordero9829 oh yes haha. That bag is my scraps but I have a full cliset of partial and full skeins so yes I understand where you are coming from. Those scrappy baskets use up a lot of scraps and partials. Its nice that they get to become something beautiful instead of living out their days in a closet 😁
There are three different baskets demonstrated in this video so if you don't like the first one, you could move on to the others or simply watch a different video. I can't wait to see your video in which you provide free training from hours of your work followed by 10 hours of editing. Looking forward to it. 😊
I love your baskets, keep teaching, I have crocheting since I turned 20 I will soon be 78 and never made a basket until I found you.
Thank you so much.
Wow I am so glad you like them. There are actually a few basket videos on my channel. The last one shows how to use rope in baskets and the next one will be using quilting quarters.
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Fun tutorials, thanks! A couple of things - the reason the original pattern called for a plastic hook is because(imho) the rougher twines, jute, etc., can rub off the finish on the metal hooks. I made a jute purse using a metal hook and it rubbed the middle of the hooks finish off. Now I use it for crocheting wire(yes wire). Many fun things can be made with wire, especially since the damage was already done to the hook. It’s just visual, it doesn’t affect the actual stitching. In order to help stiffen up the finished baskets you can use a starch , Stiff Stuff(fabric stiffener aka Stiffy), Mod Podge, or even a mixture of school glue & water. Place the basket over a form about the same size(garbage can, planter, paint can, etc, just cover with plastic, then brush it on and allow to air dry. You can do multiple coatings depending on how thick the material and how stiff you want the basket. You can opt to coat the inside as well. Any treatment will change the hand of the fabric a little(like adding sizing to fabric), but it will also help it to be water resistant, not water proof, and easier to wipe clean from dust and animal hairs(I have 3 dogs). Also a tip to help when you’re using multiple yarns. On the top edge of whatever container you are using to hold all the balls of yarn, add binder clips, one for each ball. Place the clips with the metal “arms” facing up, then thread each color through its corresponding clip’s arms. It will keep the strands from wrapping around each other, tying knots, while bouncing around when being pulled. I sure hope that makes sense. Glad your tutorial showed up in my newsfeed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers from FL😺
Wow this is all great info! Welcome to the channel and 🧡 to you in FL. Hope you and yours weathered Ian well.
You’re very welcome. Always happy to help a fellow hooker😂 we were very fortunate with Ian. Originally it was predicted to head up the gulf coast higher, into the mouth of Tampa Bay. I’m @45 mins north on the gulf coast. Thankfully the path shifted away from our area. The worst damage was a hole in my pool cage. Mostly it inconvenienced the dogs. They hate going outside in the rain. Praying for all those people affected. It truly looks like a war zone.
I just found you, and I'm oh so pleased, not only with your work, but also with your purpose beyond a project. I am a grief and loss and death and dying specialist. Also, I am a chaplain who works with people who are trying to "make it" in life. How wonderful to find someone who is so caring and concerned. Your down-to-earth manner is soothing in itself. It's like finding a friend who knows the struggles of life...someone who ministers in her own way. Keep teaching, Ginell. Keep caring. A tip- of -the-hat to you. Blessings coming your way.
Oh wow, thank you so much for your kind words ❤️. I am so glad we found each other 😊
As usual I am late the party of baskets!!! However, my first project after not touching a crochet hook for some 25 plus years was a basket. I found it flimsy but now 14 years later, I still have my wip in them. When my mom passed away - the queen of crochet and knitting- she left us with some 25 huge plastic bins filled with yarn!! Half of the bins went to a knitting/crochet group!! I am now down to 3 bins and they are the ones that are thinner type yarn and perfect for making baskets which I made last year. Similar to the second one you made in the video! Hubby loves to bring it to the farmer's market so all the ladies can oooh and ahhh about the basket !!! I guess it wasn't so floppy at all! Having said all that I have to admire that you made the rectangle basket with jute....I used to macrame in the 70's and it killed the skin on my hands. I tried to use it recently but it is too hard on these old hands!!! So kudos to you and just maybe I will find another use for it other than file 13!!! (recycling bin!!) Thanks for a great video!
Thank you❤️ The jute one turned out cute, but if I'm honest I probably wouldn't do that one again. First because it has to be slightly looser in order to work with it at all so it ends up floppier than the others and also because the jute I was using has an oily smell to it so anything I put in that basket picked up that smell including those apples. I have always wanted to macrame. My mom used to when I was younger. I love watching videos of it, it's mesmerizing.
when you start up your sides crochet in the back loops for the first row then work as normal for the rest..this then creates a straighter beginning at the base..
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The scrappy basket is just gorgeous!! I need to work up my nerve to do one!!
Thank you! They are so fun to make. Just grab some yarn from your stash that keeps getting passed over because secretly you don't like it and give it a try. It's easier than it looks.
The only reason I can understand your work is because Im a advanced crochet crafter. I dont think this is a beginner
project as we cannot see your loops or what your doing. You have a lovely voice and thank you for sharing your ideas.
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Beautiful baskets!!
I have some 20 years old yarn that I finally know what to make of - owls. Just the right colors. My grandchildren will love them.
Plastic hook, gone, but not forgotten 😂😂😂😂
So happy to hear that your yarn will fulfill its destiny 😁 ❤️
OMGosh! My head just exploded. Slip stitch for height. I have been crocheting for many moons, and this has never occurred to me to do. So simple.
Oh gosh I'm so glad it helped. ❤️
Love your approach. Everything you say in you intros to each project is helpful. Flows well from one point to the next.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me ♥️
I love hearing your thoughts as your creatively grows through your work. It is really helpful seeing you complete these projects. Thank you for sharing xx😊
I'm so glad it helps you. Thank you for watching ❤️
Great video..thanks so much. And also I must say that you have a very pleasant and authentic personality. :)
Thank you Mary Ann! ❤️ I'm so glad you like the video too 😁
I started crocheting last week, and have knit for 2 years now. 😂 As I watched you struggle to pull the jute through on that special stitch, my hands hurt in sympathy. I wondered if getting a very small crochet hook to pull the loops through would be easier than fingernails. I have one for my knitting that has a knitting needle end on one side and a small crochet hook on the other. Those of us trying to ignore aging, and arthritis in our hands, can use any help we can. My first project is a temperature blanket using a herringbone stitch, which looks great so far. I was considering doing a scrap blanket for my second project, but now I think I’ll do a basket in between them! Thanks for your videos.
I honestly don't know that I will work with jute again. It's hard to handle and it has an oily residue. I have been working with macrame cord though and have had to get creative on pulling those through and weaving ends. I appreciate the advice. I would love to see your herring bone blanket if you want to share pics on the Facebook group at Ginell's Quarantine Crochet.
I'm in my 70
And doing crochet since my 7 years old....
I love the basket ❣️
Thank's it's a first time I find it and get involved.
I'm suscribe to 💞👍🏻🌹💯
I'm so glad you like it! Welcome ❤️
Your basket came out great , beautifully job.
My daughter is an art student at a local high school. She will be selling at an art fair at the end of the year. I’m going to make a basket for her for her sales!
Thank you!
Love everything about that ❤️
I made a smaller version of your big basket....I love so much! Thank you!
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Love everything about these baskets! I'm going to make the big scrappy basket for my sister.
Thank you!
So glad you like them ♥️
you make sense when explaining, I learned quite a lot
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Thank you so much for your sharing 🙏🌸🌸🌸
❤️😊 Thank you for watching
Yay! I made my first basket 2 weeks ago, but seeing I can do so much more inspires me to make more! Thanks for this tutorial!
So pretty and rustic. Perfect for my house... A log home!
I can never have enough baskets!
Loved all the basket's the owl was so cute and the little halloween was cute x
Thank you ❤️
That big basket is awesome!
Thank you! It's still my favorite ❤️
I struggled to make a rectangular basket, this makes so much sense thank you and I love the special stitches
I'm so glad it helped you ❤️
OMG!! I love love LOVE the scrappy basket!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you 🧡 it is still my favorite of all the baskets I have made
Thank you very much Ginell!!! Love the owl! Sooo cute!!!
I really like this Marshmallow Stitch! Looking forward to using it!💚💚💚
I love it too 🤩
What a nifty organizer ! I have 2 daughters & a son who are all artist & one who also crochets so this project will awesome gifts to hold paint brushes, pens etc as well as hooks!
Be well 🦋
So glad you like it ❤️
Oh Ginell, this is such a fun & interesting video, I learned so much. I really love all three baskets. The large one and the adorable owl are especially impressive. Thanks for doing this, you really came through when we asked you in the FB group 💖
I am so glad you like it!! ❤🦉
I seriously need to make the scrappy yarn basket I love ❤️ this !
Oh it's so fun! I'm glad you like it ♥
I love your tutorials! You do such a good job of explaining things and your voice is so pleasant to listen to🥰
Thank you! That means a lot to me ♥. I always want this channel to have a social aspect so it feels like you are hanging out with a friend.
Yes! That’s a great way to explain it. You talk as if we’re friends 🙂
Thank you I love the baakets
🧡🤗🧡
I used two very small balls of yarn from a set of 10 that I found at the dollar store. Thought I'd do the owl along with you. I went off your script and then left it as well. I made a very tiny basket as I stopped after decreasing. I finished it with the crab stitch. I will gift it to a knitting friend. She can fasten her markers to it and then toss the odds and sods of snippets into the basket. I love it. I am debating with my self to do a small chain so it can be attached to the needles or on your work while storing your project or not. A great little thread catcher. I'll have to make some personalized markers to add to the gift. I used purple and teal very soft yarn. Thank you. Now I'll have to go back and do the owl and find a way to stuff it for the great grand kids.
I did a chain of 6-8 stitches and sc to strengthen it. I'll apply a button or bead so it can be turned over so snippets stay put. You could also attach your needle for burying threads. It is so cute. Thank you I love your style in making your own thing. I am about to celebrate 76. Started crocheting in college as a break from writing papers. Lol.
I love this 😁❤️
❤❤❤ I made a basket and my took it for a laundry basket…😂😂😂He just loved it❤❤..I love owl ❤❤❤going to make it for sure👍👍👍
Wow I can see your excitement😊😊😊 I am so excited for you ❤️❤️❤️
They are all beautiful! ❤
Thank you 😊
@@GinellCooper you are welcome!
Thank you for your tutorial. I totally loved it.😊❤
You are welcome ❤️😊
Absolutely beautiful baskets
Thank you ❤️
Hi Ginell you are so funny and you make crocheting fun. I love the big basket so much and I’ve subscribed already. Keep making videos.
Hi! I am so glad you enjoy them. Thank you! ❤
Love the baskets. Thanks for the great tutorials!
You're welcome Donna, I'm glad you liked it!
Bullion stitch using a latch hook = 🎉🍾🥳
Lol 🥳🎇🎊
Doing a doily rug! Using 6 strands of # 4 wght yard. Its a Booger to work with but my rug is very soft and very pretty!
Oh yikes I bet that is hard on the hands for sure. Rugs are in my future. I have gathered the supplies to do a rag rug like my rag bag but a scrappy basket rug would be really cool too.
Great job thank you ! Definitely going to make these!
Making large basket for my grandson for storage in his bedroom.
Sounds awesome! 😁❤️
Great tutorial! I watched the whole video. Loved it!!!💜
Yaaay!! I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching ❤️
Enjoyed the video. I will definitely make the big basket loved it. Thanks
Thank you ❤️
I'm glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing your knowledge ♥
I'm glad you are here! Happy you like it ♥
Love the big basket and made something oike that around a big glass wines bottle...wishes I could show a picture here
Great idea! You can always show pictures on my Facebook group if you want.
with the circular bases of baskets I've learned to offset your increases after the third row...if you keep the increases in the same spot you end up with a hexagon (six straight sides) whereas offsetting you circle remains round...
Nice ❤️
Yaya! Found something new to me
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Really like this only prefer it less floppy for a basket ie make sixes sturdier.??they
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to say so hopefully my reply makes sense. In order to make a basket less floppy and actually stiff, either raise the thickness of the strands or lower the hook size. That's what makes it tight. The thicker the better. So yes, many strands helps the fabric be thicker and stand up better. It's tough on the hands but it really works. ♥️
Your projects are awesome!
Thank you ❤️
I so so so need to learn how to crochet 🥰❤️
❤️ Come and learn, all are welcome and it's so great for your emotional and mental state. For me there is nothing better than taking a break from the crazy around me while learning a new skill and creating something wonderful. There are many beginner friendly videos on my channel and be sure to check out the stitch minute playlist where I teach the basics of crochet one minute at a time. 😁
There are always a million different stitches out there, just stick to the ones that work for you. You go girl. 🇨🇦
You surly can learn , just watch her and try it yourself! ❤
Love your so encouraging and tell everything so clearly. Well done , I can’t remember how long i have been crocheting 🎉but ill be 70 next year so I’ll continue as long as I can, love you’re baskets, yes it’s hard work but who said it’s easy. Lovely job keep going! Just an idea what would happen if it was a hexagon ?
Beautiful Baskets. Love the embellished stitches.
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Love your tutorials. I’m making your rag bag now and can’t wait to start a basket. Haven’t crocheted in 45+ years and my hands are a bit arthritic, but hope the basket will turn out if it’s loose. Plan to use for a carry all, farmer’s market type tote. Great videos and love how you teach and show details. THANK YOU!
Thank you Jan! I am so glad you are enjoying them! ❤️
I’m recovering from shoulder surgery and broken arm. Crochet is good therapy. The Susan Bates metal hook I was using was causing aching. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought their brand of ergonomic hooks (😅plastic) $2.50 and it goes through like butter. Can now crochet my basket for longer stretches
Hii I love your crocheting. I'm that kid from hobby lobby today 😂
Welcome and thank you! I'm here to help if you need it
Beautiful!!
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I like it a lot
Thank you for sharing
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I use safe pins too.
They do the job and are easy to find. I'm not fancy
My yarn stash is on shelves that cover a wall in my Queendom.
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The yarn basket reminds me of a braided rug.
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the eyes!
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my hands hurt just watching you crochet with the jute lol. I do like crocheting baskets but I will never use jute. It looks great though
I agree! It's hard work and still not as sturdy as the scrappy baskets. Plus Jute has a smell and an oily residue that gets on things. I am finding that macrame cord maybe better.
@@GinellCooperso glad I checked the comments before getting supplies. Macrame cord it is for me! I was so happy to come across this video. I’m a beginner, and baskets are so much more appealing to me than a scarf or blanket.
@@lisatrombitas2161 macrame cord is cool too but has some issues with the ends. I am just starting to make things with cord and I haven't perfected those ends yet. As an alternative, t-shirt yarn has proven itself to be easier on the hands and still makes a nice stuff basket. Just go down a size on the hook from what is recommended. Down two sizes if you want it to be really snug.
Is it called a box stitch. Love the baskets.
Where? Which basket?
Hi Ginelle did you end up with more stitches after the marshmallow stitch or maybe I missed a decrease. Thanks jenny
Each marshmallow counts as 2 stitches, one for the bar and one for the puff part. So when you do the single crochet on the next round, remember to put one stitch before it and then maybe one in the chain we used to lock it. It should work out perfectly. If you started with an uneven number of stitches somehow you might have one extra stitch at the end of your marshmallow row. You can just skip it and it will be fine. You probably added it accidentally since you should be working with a multiple of 6 on the base which will always be even. Does that make sense? Did I understand the question correctly?
@@GinellCooper thanks that does make sense.
Thank you so so much. It's absolutely beautiful. And very useful to store all the things on your dresser. Can't wait to start my project. God bless you for sharing!!!
Just go for it don’t color controls lol 😂
Hi Ginell, I'm trying to make the basket you made for my daughter's 1st baby, what am I doing wrong. It doesn't look like yours. 0:31 ❤
I saw your request to join the Facebook group and approved it. You should be able to post a picture now or send it via messenger if you don't want others to see. If I can see it and you tell me what's going wrong, I should be able to help you
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Crochet people hard on are self when come to how things get made .see all the mistakes.
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Does the twine hurt your skin to crochet with? I'm really thinking about trying this out
The twine is nice but don't use jute like I did. It's very hard to work with and it has a smell and oily residue that goes on to other things. The apples I had in that basket were not edible after a few days. Get yourself some regular twine and you should be good
@GinellCooper ok ty! New subscriber btw!
@@norapeterson6331 welcome ❤️
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Can someone tell me do you have to slip into the next row when doing the sides or can you just spiral without doing so ?
Lorry It's been a while since I made this video but I think I only slip stitch when ending a particular stitch or when ending the project. It's just so it gradually ends the spiral. Otherwise I just spiral straight up
@@GinellCooper thank you. Making lots of baskets with your video. Do u have any recent ones. I made tiny ones for my granddaughters dolls!
Lorry if you go to my channel and scroll down to around January of last year you will see a smaller basket with a puffy heart stitch around it. I called it the Valentine basket but I use hearts for everything all year. It would be really cute for doll stuff
I'm trying to send u a picture and can't figure out how to
I see your request. Approving now. Sorry for the delay
I can’t follow a written pattern to save my life! Right now I never know where I start a new row when making a circle
It's hard to see...which is good because that means your seam won't be visible. I use a stitch marker (which for me is a safety pin, nothing fancy) to mark the first stitch of the row. It's kind of a pain when you are trying to work fast, but eventually you will be able to feel when the row ends, so just use a stitch marker until that happens and it will save you time because you won't be counting rows and second guessing yourself ♥️
@@GinellCooperwhen I place the market, do I put it on the slip stitch or the 1 chain? Thank you for the quick response! It’s turning out awesome so far, I tried last night from another video and couldn’t do it at all, but you’re so easy to follow and your voice is so soothing! ❤
Aw thank you so much, I'm glad it's helping you. I would say it doesn't matter where you put it as long as YOU know and it stays consistent. For me, I place it in the both loops at the top of the first stitch of the round. You could do it on the last stitch of the row, you could do it on the post of the stitch so you can easily crochet over it without having to move the marker for a couple of rows. Whatever you like. You are the only one who has to know what it means.
How do u do the second basket without a magic circle??
I do use a magic circle. Are you asking what to do if you don't want to use a magic circle? Are you having a hard time getting it to work? I have many videos showing how to do magic circles that I could point you to if you need more help with it. Another option is to make a chain of 3 or 4 and then connect the last chain to the first with a slip stitch. Then do all of your beginning row stitches around that ring, but it's going to get really tight, especially with 3 strands of yarn. The best part of the MR is you don't pull it tight till those first row stitches are done. It saves your hands and some frustration.
Where can I purchase the cups for the owl ?
I believe it was just a clear plastic drinking cup I had in my pantry. But let me see if I can find you a link
Thankyou
I actually still have the cups in my pantry but I did a search on Amazon for them and I couldn't find the exact one plus you really don't want or need to buy 300 of them unless you are making a LOT of owl baskets 😁. I would say that it is roughly 12 oz and you can find something similar in the picnic section of any grocery store or dollar tree. You could also use a plant liner.
I can't get it to be flat!
Which basket are you doing? Is it the base that isn't flat? Usually if it's the base it's because there are too many or too few stitches in the round. Too few will make it bowl and too many will make it ruffle.
I guess you won't use a plastic hook for that type of work again!?😅
Yes...lesson learned 😁
Thank you for posting your video!!
I'm a newbie and I don't understand the way u described to start this. Plus it wasn't close enough to the camera to see what u were doing. I'm older and don't see as well as most now. I'm really disappointed that I couldn't learn from ur video. 😢
Did you watch all three baskets? Maybe I can talk you through it, but if you watch the others you might be able to see it better.
Links don't work!!!!!
Hi Pat. I just double checked all the links...they are a couple of years old, the they all worked for me. The only one that didn't was the Bullion stitch so I will take that out. Thanks for alerting me.
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It's not, I have 4 large baskets full.
Sorry, what are you referring to?
@@GinellCooper I'm sorry I was not clear enough. I was referring to your bag of scrap yarn when you stated it was a lot of yarn ,I laughed at myself for having 4 laundry baskets full. I really like your baskets so I have begun sorting my yarn. Thanks
@@veronicacordero9829 oh yes haha. That bag is my scraps but I have a full cliset of partial and full skeins so yes I understand where you are coming from. Those scrappy baskets use up a lot of scraps and partials. Its nice that they get to become something beautiful instead of living out their days in a closet 😁
@@GinellCooper absolutely, so guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year. 😉
@@veronicacordero9829 I love it 🎄
This is an awful demonstration. U could have used other thread instead of twine.
There are three different baskets demonstrated in this video so if you don't like the first one, you could move on to the others or simply watch a different video. I can't wait to see your video in which you provide free training from hours of your work followed by 10 hours of editing. Looking forward to it. 😊
This is an awful comment, could it not have been said in a nicer way?