Tapestry crochet makes this colorful basket a graphic wonder. Several yarns are held together at the same time for an effect that’s sturdy and amazingly colorful.
By Carol Ventura

YARN
STITCH NATION BY DEBBIE STOLLER Full o’ Sheep, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 155yd/142m (wool)
• 1 ball #2605 Honeycomb (A)
• 1 ball #2640 Thyme (B)
• 1 ball #2260 Clementine (C)
• 1 ball #2529 Mediterranean (D)
• 1 ball #2925 Passion Fruit (E)
• 1 ball #2910 Poppy (F)
• 1 ball #2205 Little Lamb (G)
• 1 ball #2012 Black Sheep (H)

CROCHET HOOK
• Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

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