Two-way Easter Basket and Egg Cosies Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tracey Todhunter
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Techniques

Basketweave, Picot Edge, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit a reversible basket and cute hat egg cosies for your Easter egg. Designed by Tracey Todhunter.

The clever thing about this cute Easter basket by Tracey Todhunter is the fact that it is reversible. One side features a simple but effective basketweave stitch pattern, while the other is worked in two-row stripes. You’ll also learn how to knit an i-cord on two straight needles for the handle. Finish by making three easy egg cosies, each with a unique twist. All the projects can be made using DK yarn from your stash. Download this fun Easter knitting pattern and get ready for an Easter egg hunt!

Sizing

Basket height excl. handles: 9cm
Basket diameter: 14cm
Egg cosy height: approx 8cm

What you need

DK yarn in six shades: Fawn, Brown, White, Pink, Blue, Green
Needles: 3mm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Yarn forward (yfwd)
Knit two together (k2tog)
Purl two together (p2tog)

Meet the designer

Tracey Todhunter knits fabulous accessores, including this cute beanie pattern. If you enjoyed making her pattern, you can see here. Find even more Easter knitting patterns at letsknit.co.uk

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