I made another little rustic jute basket, much along the lines of my previous one. It seems perfect as a nest for my kids’ dinosaur collection.
It was meant to be oval but sort of came out round anyway – I guess I didn’t make the base chain long enough.
As much as I love the rustic look of jute baskets (and the fact that the material is inexpensive – I picked the roll up at the hardware store for about $2), I think I won’t be making another one anytime soon, as working with it is pretty heavy on the hands. Jute chafs the fingers, and I had to really pull on the thread to make the loops – no smooth gliding yarn action here!
I made the top row in a double strand of leftover coarse yarn of unknown origin. 😉
I hope you are all enjoying a happy and crafty summer.
Domestic Felicity 
Looks great, and good idea for storing items too, thanks for sharing 😊
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I love these little baskets – can never have too many of them!
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Tis always good to keep the hands busy…am getting back into my crocheting these days. Have a shawl I began some years ago…finally nearing finishing now. If I crochet several times a week, I find that the arthritis in my hands is way less painful. Also, I read that they have found knitting will actually repair parts of the brain damaged by trauma (even if caused by emotional rather than physical trauma)…though I have not read that crocheting does the same thing, I am hopeful that it does.
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Yes!! The amazing benefits of knitting all apply to crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, basket weaving, and other crafts as well – the key is a creative activity with soothing repetitive movements. You should check out an interesting little book called Crochet Saved My Life.
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I have that book…it is a keeper…was most encouraging!! Glad you know of it too!!
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Yes, so amazing. Turns out we can sit back and crochet in full knowledge it’s great for our mental health!
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