Oval cutlery/trinket basket crochet pattern is coming soon!

Hi,

I hope your year is off to a fantastic start! ✨ As we settle into January, I wanted to share a bit about what’s been happening on my end. 😊 

After a relaxing break over Christmas, I’ve jumped back into creating. The holiday season was the perfect time to reflect, and during our family gatherings, I realized how useful a basket to store cutlery would be. So I made it and I can’t wait to use it at our next family event! After showing it on my Instagram stories, I received so many messages about other ways to use the basket – from storing crochet hooks and pens to glasses and more. It’s been inspiring to see how versatile it can be! 😮 🥰 

Since the New Year, I’ve been fine-tuning this cutlery basket crochet pattern, and I’m excited to share that it will be available later this week! I’m also preparing for the upcoming spring artisan markets, which I’m really excited about! 😃 

So, stay tuned for the pattern release – I think you’ll find it as useful and fun as I do! 🥳 

If you want to get ready for it now, look for the cord in the right color, etc. Look at the information below with answers to frequently asked questions. 😊 

- The pattern will guide you through making a holder in three sizes.  Instructions given for baskets with a inner width of approximately 6cm, inner height of 3,5cm and length 23cm. The pattern provides information on how to make the basket longer or shorter size, as well as how to make it taller. A table with inside and outside dimensions is in one of the photos below.

- Beginner-friendly file with 16 pages, over 70 photos illustrating individual steps. 

- Available in two files for download: Standard US or UK Terms used.

- Additional videos available. They show the whole process of making.  In the pattern you will find annotations about specific parts of the videos relating to the steps.

I am often asked what cords I use and I recommend, so here is the reminder:

• Bilibag factory cords - their warehouse is in the UK

  • This is the website of a UK Bilibag cord seller: https://bilibagfactory.co.uk/

• Bobbiny cords - they have warehouses in many countries, examples:

  • This is the website of a US Bobbiny cord seller: https://bobbinycords.us/

  • This is the website of a UK Bobbiny cord seller: https://bobbinycords.co.uk/

  • This is the website of a EU Bobbiny cord seller https://shop.bobbiny.com/en/

• Lovely Cottons cords - their warehouse is in the UK

  • This is the website of a UK Lovely Cottons cord seller: https://lovelycottons.co.uk/

Also, check their Etsy shops.

•  You can also search for what is available in your area, e.g. on Etsy or Amazon, by entering "braided cotton cord" or "macrame braided cord", etc. If they are described as 5mm thick they should not differ significantly. You will find these cords more often in the macramé materials category.

Psst! On the day of release, as my newsletter subscriber, you will receive an email with a promo code 😉

If you want to ask me something, just reply to this email and I will be happy to answer. 😃

Have a great day!

Iga

PS. This cutlery basket pairs beautifully with the Oval Placemats from my other crochet pattern. 😃