Oval wooden base for crochet basket - how to increase the stitches

[@annasedillo4663]

Also why do you start at the side ? The tutorial I watched starts in the top middle hole , thanks again for your time 😊

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

@@annasedillo4663 it doesn't matter where to start. It's more important to make the right amount of stitches.

[@annasedillo4663]

Hi curious to know if you automatically increase for a moses basket my board has 92 holes and im having so much trouble with the walls thanks in advance for your help

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

@@annasedillo4663 hi, the number of increases depends on yarn. What yarn are you using?

[@annasedillo4663]

@@thegreenlakecraftstudio I am using jumbo 9mm bobbiny braided cord

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

@@annasedillo4663 are your sides going inside? Or floppy?

[@annasedillo4663]

@@thegreenlakecraftstudio yes they are I have tried three different sizes of hooks when I used a 9mm and a

[@annasedillo4663]

11.5 it curved in a lot now I tried with 15.75 and flops in and out

[@FRNAZMEHRBAN]

How many stitches in each marked hole do i put in

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

Hi, you need to place 2 stitches in each marked hole if you're using tshirt yarn 7-9mm thick or cord 7mm thick.

[@nighatmansoor6867]

Hi...nice to ask you.
I have 12in by 8in oval shap wooden base for basket...and the thread 100% poliester...macrame yard...suitable for knitting n weaving also

[@nighatmansoor6867]

So shall I add also the more stitches?

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

@nighatmansoor6867 how thick cord you've got please? And what size are the holes in your base?

[@nighatmansoor6867]

Thanks a lot dear
6mm the base hole n 3mm cord size

[@Christinagrantrædkær]

Why should you increase? What does it do to the basket? 😀

[@thegreenlakecraftstudio]

Otherwise, the sides of the basket won't go straight up, but they will bend inside the basket.