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[@hannahspaulding7257]

Hi Jayda! I'm 13 and I learned a lot of crocheting through your videos! I love how happy and cheerful you are, even if I'm in a depressed mood you can't help but make me laugh! I wanted to thank you for everything you do and share with us! My school recently started a crochet club and we made a place to share our favorite patterns and about 90% of them are your patterns! So thank you for creating such easy to follow tutorials and amazing projects!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Hannah! WOW! First of all, thank you so much for watching our show 😊 Secondly, I think it's fantastic that you have a crochet club at your school! 💗🧶

[@saravitale2066]

Hello Jayda, your ideas and smile are so inspiring and put sunny in our days! Thank you Sara 🇮🇹 🌏

[@trishg5820]

It is so good to see the younger generation learning fabric crafts. I learned to crochet from my aunt when I was 5-6 yrs old & am now 61 & still crocheting. In my day all we had access to was afghan patterns so I luv all the new projects out there to explore. Keep crafting & inspiring others. Crafters are always here to support each other so if you need help, reach out to our wonderful community. And most of all, have fun!

[@prinkarani5814]

C UV

[@SandyKasi]

Hi Jayda trust you well beautiful bag tc God bless ❤

[@carlindasouza4285]

Aloha Jayda I live in Hawaiʻi. ive been crocheting since i was 8yrs old. I am Now 72 yrs old. About 5 years ago, I had a stroke. While recovering in a nursing home, I asked my Son to bring me some yarn and a crochet hook to Keep me busy. I felt good to start crocheting but couldnt. My hands wouldnt work. I couldn’t hold my yarn and I couldn’t crochet. I cried for two days. I kept trying and I kept failing. After about a week, I found a new way to hold my yarn but now I realized how difficult it was for me. I searched KZbin to find someone to help me. I searched and searched but every tutorial was hard to understand, then I found you. You are a Godsend and I love you soooo much. I’m now making scarves, beanies and ear warmers for family and friend in the states ( my daughter lives in Maryland, U.S.) I also make kitchen towel toppers, kitchen towel holders and pot holders …all from your tutorials. Today I’m going to try my hand at making a large basket. Thank you, thank you,thank you….I can crochet again!!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Carlinda! Way to get your Cro-Jo back 😁 Your determination and resulting success is ALL YOU 💗 We're just delighted to know that we got to be a part of your journey! Thank you so much for watching!

[@JLW224]

For beginners, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of stitch markers at the beginning of each row. I must have redone this five times before I started doing that! It really helped.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Jennifer, it's an excellent way to keep track of stitches and rows, I can't recommend it enough!

[@alisha516]

I was thinking same as I frogged it 2 times 3 strands smh lol

[@annanikia7949]

I agree! I just use a big safety pin!

[@alicekintisch7231]

I commented some time ago that my basket was too floppy... and I was not happy. I took the plunge and ripped it all out! I re-did the basket with two changes: holding the yarn tighter and going one hook size smaller. Voila! The basket is GORGEOUS and STANDS UP!! I am thrilled, and my son even asked me to crochet one for him. I am delighted with the (second) results!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Alice, that's great! Yes, tight stitches is the key to making stiff fabric :) Thank you for watching!

[@karenlombardi8242]

Absolutely wonderful! I love the back post stitch at the bottom - I’ve never seen that done before - it’s perfect. The slight variation I’ve made, with my experience of holding 5-7 strands of different weight yarns together, is to substitute an increase row with a single crochet only row - it helps with the ‘wave’ (I do this in the rows 8 and 10 = 64 sts). Also, if you add 1-2 strands of a cotton yarn, and use a smaller hook, it stiffens the walls considerably. Your basket turned out beautifully 🎉

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Karen! Thank you for watching 😊

[@4eversaved]

I finally finished mine! I added pockets to hold all my hooks and accessories 💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

Brilliant idea! Thank you for watching Bobbi :)

[@janineputzer5664]

How did u add pockets?

[@s.cannon6029]

How did you apply the pockets inside or out?

[@wmorris420]

@@s.cannon6029 it could be either I guess

[@doreenwatson-read]

oooh what a good idea!

[@jofagan4375]

I love how using yarn colors you may not like look great when you use them with two other colors. I made three of these baskets for holiday gifts this year and they were truly loved🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

It's so neat! Thank you for watching Jo 😊

[@zomepeople1315]

Yes! I wanted to use up a bright blue I thought was ugly and have this basket be in a closet so I don't have to look at it, but when I paired it with gray and a dark blue it became such a beautiful combination that I can't just hide it

[@dawsonb.6807]

I was working on this basket while my students tested. One of my students wanted me to teach her to crochet and so I gave her a hook and some yarn and showed her how to do a slip knot and how to chain today. 😃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Rose, that's so sweet :) Teacher get's double the teaching points!

[@maricarmenmunozcarnero7577]

Sí

[@Iissafaith]

Aww, that is so great! You may have started that child on a lifelong hobby, what a great thing to have done - even if not, lovely that you took the time to do that!

[@smallfootprint2961]

What a lucky student.

[@joannestroink7898]

Iissafaith Ji

[@vajee5]

Jayda, I’ve made three of these baskets; one each for my two grandchildren, and one for my great nephew who went off to college. I love to observe the “personality” of the basket as it develops. Each is unique as they incorporate different colors! Thank you for sharing and teaching. Valerie

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Valerie! We're so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching 😊

[@to1620]

So, I just wanted to say how much fun this project was! I made several mistakes in counting my stitches during the initial increase rounds at the beginning -but, this pattern combined with using variegated yarns means none of the errors show. Next time I’ll be more careful-but even with mistakes my first basket turned out awesome! Thank you for posting this!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Theresa! Yes! The final stitch count isn't terribly important (so long as you're in the ballpark) :) We're so glad you enjoyed our video, Thank you for watching!

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

I extended the pattern to get 20 rounds on the bottom. I then just made it taller and I use it for all my scrap balls and left over skeins. It is huge and wonderful. I call it my ball sack and it sits in the corner of my living room. I added a few crochet flowers on it for interest, it is full of small balls o yarn and It receives a ton of compliments. I did mine is a solid aqua using the continuous 3 strand method. I am going to make my next one out of a wool blend and wash it to felt it a bit! this is an awesome pattern. Thank you.

[@maxgilbert18]

You are the funniest person alive. 😂 Your ball sack LOL.

[@heathermcgrath22]

Please send pic of ur ball sack...lol

[@1968LTS]

What??? BALL SACK??🤣🤣🤣

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

@@heathermcgrath22 how do I do that? I certainly would love to!

[@Crackerpussy1]

I have watched many videos for magic circles and although you do not "teach" magic circle as such, you are the first person who actually made me understand the increases and how they work. I have now the pattern with rows and I am delighted to have found you :)

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching Chantal 😊

[@annashupp1704]

Seriously she is so cheery and calming to listen to.

[@valferguson8322]

Are you serious? Like her patterns but very annoying

[@Knittin.Kitten]

Oh jeez 🙄

[@florinestaats9609]

Just finished my first basket. A whole lot of people are asking for more. Thank you Jayda.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Lovely! Thank you for watching Florine 😊

[@elizabethramirez5791]

You are such a happy lady that your happiness reflect on you work. You are patient and your instructions are clear. You know, I tried to make the hat you have in another tutorial I did not quite make it. I know I need to practice more. My edges are never straight, but I love it. I am going to do the basket. Wish me luck

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Elizabeth! A little practice will certainly help straighten out your tension, it's something we all deal with when we're starting out 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@livp5441]

I just made a giant version of this with chunky velvet yarn and it turned out amazing!!! Thank you so so much for this tutorial ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Beautiful! Thank you for watching Liv 😊

[@suziepotter9967]

I started crocheting about a year or so ago, and l have to say, of all the videos lve watched and copied, you are the best. Your instructions are clear , your camera work is faultless, and you explain things in a way that makes it easy to understand. Thanks honey, really, thanks so much. Also, your sense of humour, cracks me up. Xxxx

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Suzie! We're so pleased to know you're enjoying our show! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@RockyRacoon123]

Loved this so much I just finished one! It’s going to be a “gift bag” for a baby shower (my future 1st GREAT grandson) filled with little necessities every new mom needs. 😁 Thanks Jada!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

What a lovely idea, Sandra! Thank you for watching :)

[@pamdoherty723]

What a great idea for a baby gift! Thank you!

[@adararelgnel2695]

Wow congrats!!!

[@davidshuman5949]

The yarns you used are pretty together. The Basket is beautiful. You are so funny putting your basket over your head to show how large it is. Too Funny! Keep up the good work and the Entertainment.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi David! Thank you for watching :)

[@dianeantonestudiolive]

I am absolutely delighted with the way this bag turned out! It is the best thing I have ever crocheted, and thank you, Jayda, for your wonderful, inspiring, clear, entertaining, non-frustrating, accurate and easy to follow videos which are making KZbin a great place to hang out!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Diane! We are just delighted to hear how much you enjoyed our tutorial! Thank you for watching :)

[@dianeantonestudiolive]

Jayda InStitches I couldn’t resist - I’ve made a second one! Our house is going to be full of crochet before long! Thanks for all your hard work!! :)

[@krystalfeathers4860]

Jayda first I want to say you have the best tutorials on KZbin when it comes to these projects you are so informative & the projects always turn out wonderful !!!! I took a year off from crocheting and I’ve missed it so much and I believe this is going to be my first project to start with today 👍🏼🥰 I have loves these baskets for such a long time and many times I have almost purchased one but didn’t lol and I was so happy to come across this tutorial when I seen this basket 🧺! I just want to say I appreciate all of your videos you share with us & teach us with your kind voice 🦋you deserve a big shout “ THANK YOU “!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Krystal, welcome back to the woolly world of crochet and Thank you for watching!

[@jenniferlittrell5268]

I agree, Krystal. This is the best tutorial video I’ve ever seen in KZbin. Great camera angles and close-ups. Very easy to see how it’s done. Thanks, Jayda!👍

[@serendipty193]

we currently have a HUGE ice storm in my area, so i'm thinking of starting this!! i have TONS of scraps and everything, so it'd be super colorful!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Stay safe!

[@terrigallegos1388]

I've done 2 for myself. And now I'm doing one for a Christmas present for my sister-in-law. Just Love them!! Thank you♥️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Lovely! Thank you for watching Terri 😊

[@dbabbit5286]

So, I'm a couple of years late, but I now volunteer for a homeless charity, and O.M.GOSH! The people we help could use these baskets, so I know EXACTLY what I'm going to do with the yarn that I've been collecting! Thank you SO MUCH for the clear instructions! Love your enthusiasm, and I'm subscribed! ♥️👍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! That's wonderful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@dianaross3221]

I started mine yesterday morning. I mistakingly made 11 rows on the bottom so I'm now counting 88 stitches. I'm on row 29 total and I want to make a laundry basket. Mine isn't nearly as tall as yours was on row 18. Not sure what I did wrong, but I love the size so far. I was going to do at least another 10 rows. That should be enough for 1 load of laundry .?. You are so much fun to watch and learn from. Can't wait for more!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Diana, you can add more rows to make it taller if you need to, no problem! 💗

[@kitty-ms9jq]

What a lovely project to do bigger and better. Lovely colours and it wants me to want to make it now with all my leftovers.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Alison, Thank you for watching!

[@usthem4586]

These are great! I love baskets! I have made several.. different sizes... colors. They make great gifts. I have a couple small ones sitting on my craft table for when I cut off my tails. I've made a couple for my boys for their hot wheel cars and legos. And I made one for my husband for his gaming controllers. They are so much fun to make! 💙

[@JaydaInStitches]

Baskets are so useful! I want one of these for each room in the house :)

[@masuganut2082]

US THEM and totally customizable and washable!!!! Even makes a great gift bag like when Jayda did the “gift of crochet” video That’s what I did for my mom 😄🌈❤️

[@gabriellazavala6559]

I made this today. Took me just shy of 5 hours from start to finish. Mine ended up half the size of yours though. I must have done my stitches too tight. Either way, I am very happy and proud of my basket. Thank you ❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great job! Tight stitching is important, so if it's smaller, that's fine! I will still work ;)

[@malachicole4261]

I think you are such a clear and patient teacher. I have done this basket many times. I still refer to it from time to time. Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Malachi! Thank you for watching 😊

[@debbietodd8547]

this is one of the best crochet projects I have seen, can't wait to make one (and I'm sure more) once everyone sees it. Thankyou!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Debbie! Thank you for watching!

[@maryestep6189]

I've worked with 2 strands a few times, but never three. I have a big stash I need to cut down, so I just grabbed three skeins and started in. I LOVE IT! The effect is so pretty! I'm looking forward to gift-giving this whole year!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Mary! It is pretty :) I just made one using 3 greens and I love it just as much as the variegated one! Baskets for everybody LOL!

[@marciamorrow7149]

Ok Jayda, I have never learned to crochet but I have fallen in love with this basket and stopped and bought a hook last night oh and some yarn and I have been practicing on single crochet! I have watched your video 4 times and I think I’m ready! I’m self taught or video taught on crochet and now I want to make baskets for everyone! I’m thinking of all kinds of things I’m going to put in this basket! ! My best friend in a crocheting wizard but she lives in another state , she can help me if I’m stuck! Wish me luck everyone!

[@marina_m11]

Marcia Morrow that’s really great to hear! So many great, easy to follow tutorials on this lovely channel. Enjoy!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Marcia, just be patient with yourself, and you'll have baskets in no time :) I always say the best way to learn is to just dive in!

[@bananie2383]

I absolutely love that I can use up the excess yarn I’ve collected over the past year to make this basket! Thank you so much!

[@karenm7197]

Love, LOVE your basket. I have made over 15 and everyone LOVES them. Your tutorial is easy to follow. There will be many more baskets in my future--perhaps, even I'll get to "keep" one. THANK YOU!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wow! That's wonderful 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@energyvive731]

Thank goodness for you not skipping any parts and explaining things so well! I tried following another creator, I don't know why but I failed about 7 times to end up with the correct amount of stitches. I used stitch markers and listened to every direction and each time things wouldn't work out 😢 I'm so thankful for your channel. Also side note if you had yellow and golden colours the increases would create a sun pattern at the bottom! Thank you!!! 😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're so happy you found our tutorial helpful! I like that idea for the sunshine too!

[@leleslie45]

So I made one to hold yarn and made it big enough to hold enough for an afghan project and now the cat is asleep in it. Apparently it is now a cat bed. Not a problem, I have lots more yarn to make another basket for that afghan project.

[@JaydaInStitches]

LOL, there's always the possibility that whatever we make will be adopted by the pets LOL

[@SheilaKing2513]

Lol kitty loves it 😂

[@ltodd6184]

leleslie45 oh wow! pls. take a pic of your furbaby in your basket! you will have this a keepsake one day when your cat goes to kitty heaven!😇☺

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

oooh, make it shallow for a pet bed, good idea!

[@rnnow1]

leleslie45 - I’m making one now but it doesn’t seem sturdy enough to carry anything with any weight. It’s all knit! Yours too? I know my cat would love it.

[@jadecampbell2446]

I love making baskets, in our Charity group a few yrs ago I made a large basket as first prize filled with 50 balls of 8ply 100 g balls for a weekend competition whereby we were all reducing stash to make items most needed for homeless persons at that time. What I used to make the large basket stand up of it's own accord was Nylon gauze/organza ribbon not quite1/2" wide with a chunky 12-14ply variegated Acrylic yarn 400g ball -natural colours (flesh, cream, milk coffee shades) 1 strand only. You didn't notice the white organza ribbon but the fact that it stood up by itself made filling it so much easier. Also it was done in DC (US) TR (UK) which made it easier on the hands and it grew faster. - I doubt whether it could have been done in SC as the Organza ribbon significantly adds to the thickness. The nylon/Organza ribbon on a reel of 1000m used about a 1/4 - so was economical as the reel was $10 AU. Also use the nylon ribbon combined with cotton /or kitchen string for dish wash clothes (nice n scratchy

[@masuganut2082]

NOW I KNOW WHAT THE COLOR REMINDS ME OF!! It looks like those fancy hand dyed yarns!!! ❤️😄🌈

[@JaydaInStitches]

oooh! This is definitely a low cost alternative * giggle * :)

[@masuganut2082]

Jayda InStitches absolutely!!!! I’ve seen those for like 26 bucks for like 2 ounces 😱

[@LillythD1986]

This lady is such a beautiful soul! Her enthusiasm and sense of fun are hugely encouraging. Thank you so much for another great tutorial, Jayda! You are brilliant! Much love from the UK! xx

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kate! Thank you so much for watching!

[@icraft848]

I needed something to do while my husband recovered from COVID and we were quarantined in the house. He recovered and I finished the basket about the same time. Jayda, I enjoyed your tutorial and your cheery face almost every day as I had to go back and watch again the different steps. Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊 We're very grateful to hear that he's recovered!

[@gloriaaviles9113]

" THIS IS AN AWESOME PROJECT, " ALTHOUGH I THINK IT THE TEACHER THAT MAKES IT SO EXCITING ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ! " IF I WOULD HAVE KNOW I WOULD HAVE BEEN MAKING BASKETS INSTEAD OF BLANKETS ETC ! " THANK YOU !

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Gloria! Thank you for watching :)

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Like multiple strands held at once and the color pattern it creates. I did same making trivets. Great project.

[@franperretta]

Roxey Serckie I want to make trivets...do you have a stitch count. ?

[@niferanne53]

What kind of yarn did you use?

[@KatarinaS.]

@@niferanne53 Acrylic usually works well for trivets

[@KatarinaS.]

@@franperretta I imagine you could make it as big or small as you'd like by stopping whenever you feel that it's the size you want, at the end of a row of course, by slip stitching into the first stitch of the last row have binding off.

[@KatarinaS.]

Great idea

[@sarawoods8708]

You have the BEST crochet channel!!!! Thank you for making your videos so easy and simple. I always look forward to the next one!!! You are so funny, and the projects and perfect.

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Emma! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@JustMeandCrochet]

Hello, just found your site and I just finished your basket. It only took me 2 days to do it. Your instructions were right on. Thank you so much. I will post a picture on Esty.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching :)

[@leannmiles3958]

Good morning Jayda and the institches family! I've just completed my basket from your tutorial and I couldn't be more pleased! Now I'm starting another one for my Aunt! What a gorgeous basket! I couldn't have done it without YOU! Thank you sincerely for sharing your talent with us all!🥰🧶🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! :)

[@aknyghtmere388]

I made a smaller basket using Bernat Pop and Red Heart Stripe, in the same brown colour group that I had leftover from other projects, it turned out so much better than I had thought. I'm terrible for buying colour block yarn because I like the colours or it's on sale and then have no idea what to do with them, I found the basket was a great project and was flexible with sizing. I made this one for my granddaughter for storing her play food, but I plan to make a few more for me to use for holding my yarn cakes that I'm working on and smaller balls of yarn for colour work projects. Thank you for this video, I hate doing the math myself and this way I can point to your video and say "Jayda made this, see it looks great when it's done." P.S. - I took your advice and bought a set of Clover Amour Crochet hooks and they are so much more comfortable with my Rheumatoid arthritis and now the osteoarthritis in my fingers and hands. I thank you for your advice, I prefer to take advice from a fellow sufferer over anyone else. You Rock!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! I hope you enjoy the Clover hooks, I am really enjoying mine so far, I find they really help with my grip (and much less pain!). Thank you for watching :)

[@holyhummer7951]

Gorgeous basket! Love your enthusiasm! Makes me want to make a basket large enough for me to sit in it!🧶🧶🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

I love that idea! * giggle * :) Thank you for watching!

[@fabsouv2508]

I love that. I just found her videos and I too love her enthusiasm. She is so cute. Makes it interesting to watch.

[@fourtails1192]

Lol..was just thinking the same thing(which I could curl up in that 😊)

[@laurabarber6697]

New viewer. The colors are so beautiful Blended together. And I like how you got in really close so that we could see what we're doing. I am so new to crochet! So thank you

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching, Laura :)

[@christinenewall8090]

Thank you.. made one out of 2 different colours of chunky yarn. Only been crocheting for a few weeks to while away the days of lockdown due to the coronavirus. I lost about 8 stitches somewhere but none the less the pattern was super easy to follow and when it came to the handles I just folded work in half to get exact position of handles. I learned how to basic crochet following your instructions for granny squares. Made 2 small throws and now the basket. Thank you for keeping me sane in these worrying times. Keep safe,. And look forward to starting another project. X

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Christine, way to make it work! Thank you so much for spending some time with us :) Take care and stay safe!

[@annanikia7949]

I just want to say, whenever I feel that I need a good crochet meditation, I make one of these baskets! I love the process and the finished project! I just started one last night with the junk yarn a friend gave me-helps her and helps me! Thanks so much Jada, yours is the best basket on KZbin!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Anna! That is so nice to hear 💗 I feel the same! My brain can sort of drift off, and when it returns, I have a useful "thing" for the house 😁

[@teresabarrette6435]

I love this pattern! I've made 5 of them since watching. Thank you so much!

[@carolharris6150]

So happy I finished this basket! I love the colors and will most likely make another! It also gave me some other skills I can apply to other things! Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Carol, we're so pleased to hear that! Thank you for watching :)

[@tiffanysmith82]

The colors are awesome together. Love it❣ I'm glad you mentions to stretch out our hands because I needed to do that. Crochet and stretch, crochet and stretch. 💙

[@JaydaInStitches]

I stopped quite a bit throughout this project :) I have to remember to get up and move around too LOL

[@yvonnejh-gottamakestuff]

I just stumbled upon your video and am now stoked to get back to my crocheting after getting sidetracked by moving, then moving my mom and well, you know how it goes! I love how you explain everything so well and your video clearly shows your stitches. Thanks!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Yvonne! Welcome back to crochet :) Thank you for watching!

[@deborahthomas3539]

You’re always so fun to watch, and learn from. My son was teasing me saying yarn can’t stand up. You helped me prove him wrong!! Now he wants 2 wider and shorter ones for his cats to sleep in! This was fun. Thanks again. You taught me to make something totally different than anything before. 😁🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Deborah, that's great! :D Thank you so much for watching!

[@shirleyweeks2597]

So pretty! I've gathered more yarn than I could ever use but perhaps a project like this would help me reduce my vast supply!!!

[@1968LTS]

Oh my gosh. I would see these baskets and think I could never do that.(only crocheting 9 moths), but you did such an amazing job teaching this, that I can hardly wait to do it. ❤ Thank you sooo much!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy the project :)

[@juliem.679]

I made a smaller version of this basket, just to see if I could handle the three strands of yarn. It took a lot of smoothing out of the three before working them into a stitch and I needed to use your advice about stretching out your hands, Jayda! The result was a pretty basket my husband is now using to keep his various vitamin bottles together, instead of in a cardboard box. Thank you for this project!!! (I would love to see this basket style done in a square, as well.)

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Julie! This is definitely prettier than a cardboard box :) (you can toss it in the wash too!!) Thank you for watching and for the suggestion!

[@melodyreed77]

A square one is a great idea. I hope she shows us how to do it. I’m brand new to this & need all the help I can get. ☺️

[@131dyana]

I will try this. I have to remember to use 3 strands of yarn. I need to have some thing to organize my art room. what a neat idea. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Have fun Dyana! :)

[@debrastewart967]

I love the big beautiful basket. I made 1 for myself. I got compliments on it. I entered up making 3 more for gifts, all using 3 strands of variegated yarn. Thank you for making your patterns easy to follow.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching Debra 😊

[@Sakrysta]

Just made my 3rd one of these as a yarn-buster project. They’re so handy! 💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

They really are! Thank you for watching 😊

[@miminemartin]

Thanks Jayda: Starting mine today. It really is a beautiful and functional piece. You’ve taught us a method that can be used for so many items. 😸

[@JaydaInStitches]

Pretty, functional, and homemade! That ticks a bunch of boxes * giggle * :)

[@monicagualtero6399]

Jayda, I finished my basket and I loved the final result, my first project in this 2020 yeah!!!. Thanks.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Monica, that's fantastic! Thank you for watching :)

[@lrhan.6964]

Took me a half day to make thid wonderful bag. I'm cleaning my craft room so this will come in handy. Why buy storage containers? Love my bag. Thank you Jayda!!!

[@SWEETANDSAUCYANGEL]

I love the look of this with the variegated yarns! What a great idea to have by my chair in my living room!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Paula! 😊

[@joannedoorly4772]

Hi Jayda! Just finished making one, too. A friend wanted one to carry books and her ‘stuff’ to church, etc. Made it 10 1/2 inches tall. It came out perfect. Used purple, gray and cream with the 9mm hook. Worked tight stitches perfectly. This is the easiest basket pattern I’ve tried yet. Used just over a skein of each color. Next up is an even smaller one. LOVE basket-making❤ Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Joanne, we're so happy to hear that! And what a nice thing to do for your friend 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@Glittersp]

I’m in the process of moving right now but as soon as I settle down I can’t wait to start on this project! What an awesome idea 😁 Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@triciabarr4620]

This is my first time watching your videos. I'm very pleasantly surprised. Extremely informative, very easy to follow instructions. I also love how genuinely happy and upbeat the presenter is. I'm a normally upbeat/cheerful person myself but she has me beat by miles. That makes me happy! I don't know how it could not make anyone else happy while watching her either. So I'm now a new subscriber. I'm just getting back into arts and crafts and this looks to be a very do-able beginning project. Thanks for the great video and I look forward to watching many more. 🤗👍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Tricia, welcome to the big, crafty community and Thank you for watching!

[@pixchick55]

You are such a beautiful, lovable goofball! (the video cut where you've got the basket on your head, lol) This is a gorgeous basket, thank you for the free pattern & it is a pleasure watching you teach.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you so much!

[@kristinabc1143]

I made one using 3 different shades of yellow/gold, not as quite as deep as yours, just so the tops of yarn skeins standing on ends are just below the handles ... I love it, and I loved your tutorial. I’m a novice just beginning to learn something other than a double stitch that my mother taught me when I was young, but this was so easy to follow, thank you so much!! 💗

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kristina, that sounds beautiful! I love yellow shades :) Thank you for watching!

[@lindalou5213]

Daughter forwarded the link to this video to me a few months back, “ what a nice Christmas present, Don’t you think ??!!” She was exactly right ! ❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

That's subtle 😂 Thank you for watching!

[@sherryh9117]

That’s a great “magic circle.” It’s soooo much easier than what I’ve been doing. Basket’s nice too.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sherry! Thank you for watching :)

[@tinnashort7208]

I love love love that basket!!! I'm going to make one if I have to buy the yarn to do it! It would look so awesome sitting by my chair than the two overflowing wicker baskets I have now. I can't wait to get started! THANK YOU 😉😁👍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Tinna! Hey, any excuse to buy more yarn ;) * giggle *

[@dawnt383]

I love how the colours have blended.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I’ve had these small trash cans around the house that I’ve used for years because the plastic bags you get from the grocery checkout fit perfectly in them. But I’ve been trying to get “greener,” so I’ve been looking for a liner I could use in them that would be washable. This would work great! I could use a thinner yet sturdy yarn, and custom fit them to my trash cans! I’m so excited to try this!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lisa, in that case, you might want to experiment with cotton too since it's a little more durable in the wash than acrylic :)

[@janiceparisi3178]

I've done this too one for the bathroom and one for my bedroom

[@amieetruthwins8731]

Thanks Jayda just finished mine for my mums crochet project and yarn. She will be well pleased when she wakes up. My cat was eyeing the basket up I think I may do one for him now. Thanks for all your wonderful work and magical and magnificent tutorials. Lots of love from London 😽⚘⚘⚘❤❤❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@nohrachester9759]

Can’t wait to start this project. You make it so much fun to follow the pattern. I think there are many uses for this. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Nohra! There are! I've made 5 so far LOL and they're all doing something different :) Thank you for watching!

[@foreverahippychick]

Can't wait to make this as I am a variegated yarn junkie!

[@dianadeforest5989]

Finished my first basket today! Thank you so much. It was fun and fast. Wish I could post a picture for you. Have a great day!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Diana, that's great!! If you're on Instagram or Twitter, you can post pictures and tag us there :)

[@jaimejes35]

I just finished mine and am so excited to give it to my niece who just had a baby. I'm sure she will be able to use it for so many things!! Thank you so much for your video and the pattern! I thoroughly enjoyed making it!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@cristinechase6004]

Big beautiful basket is my very first crochet, I made a huge basket and working on my second basket that is the video size . Thank you teaching crochet love your energy and thanks for making crochet fun !

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Cristine, that's great! Thank you for watching :)

[@oliviawashburn5381]

On my fourth basket I figured out that you can keep the bottom of the basket flatter by beginning with 6 sc in the ring and increase 6 stitches per round. I ended the bottom with 72 stitches before starting the sides. If you want it bigger just keep increasing on the bottom. Just space the handles evenly on the top.

[@matildarei]

Olivia Washburn, thanks for the tip! 💕

[@eveningfaerie]

Thank you for the tip. Mine was warping like crazy before I used a repeat of 6 instead of 8. I only did it 3 times before reading the comments and finding yours.

[@CoGhostRider]

How would you do the increase with 6 instead of 8. I’m not a newbie to crochet but This is my first basket and I generally have to watch someone do it first for me to catch on

[@chonk_fox89]

@@CoGhostRider so if you follow the video on the first row have 8sc, row two you put 2sc in each stitch to make 16, then 2sc 1sc 8 times. Instead what you'll do is have 6sc, put 2sc crochet in each to make 12, and then you do 2sc 1sc 6 times rather than 8 because you only started with 6 so only need to repeat 6 times to make a circle. So then you just keep going 2sc, sc in next 2 6 times, 2sc, sc in the next 3 6 times until you get to 72 stitches. Hope that helps!

[@ooohlaa13]

You are SUCH a good instructor and delightful. Over 40 years ago I did exactly this and made it into a backpack with handles and a drawstring. I just sold it this year at a crafts show as it was in my closet for years, I didn't have the heart to much use it. But I was sure ahead of my time with the backpack idea. Thanks for an excellent and nostalgic adventure for me! I am definitely going to my stash to start this, your colors look great!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Barbara! It's so true, if you hold on to something long enough, it comes back into style LOL! Thank you for watching :)

[@AuntBecsCreations]

My 3 cats would LOVE these baskets!

[@aiyana1975]

I never thought of making one for my cat. Good idea

[@leleslie45]

Made one which was immediately stolen by the cat. Now making another for me.

[@hermagarza5262]

How many rounds total

[@biscuitpocket7283]

Hi AuntBecscreations, have you looked on Alison Russel's crochet & craft channel on you-tube? "How to make a rope pet bed" made with rope & wool, easy to make one in a day. I made one last year for my cat & she loves it. It's very sturdy & can even be made with reclaimed wool. Hope your 3 cats are all doing well? ❤❤❤ 🍪pocket.

[@barbaraw1327]

I am currently making my second basket. The first one holds all my scrap balls of yarn and this second one is going to be a bag to take to the supermarket to carry home groceries. My third one I think I might make using a strand of cut up plastic shopping bags and yarn. It will also be used to carry home my groceries. This is a perfect size but I might change the handle size for the plastic baskets. Thank you for all the instruction for all the items I have crafted from your patterns. Barbara

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Barbara, it's got lots of applications! I've got 2 full of yarn, 2 full of clothing and I even made one for my mother-in-law's cats to play in!

[@barbaraw1327]

Finished the second basket except I discovered that I had started to add a stitch on side and it ended up with slanted sides, so more of a v shape. Turned out great and now I have a big bag to hold whatever I like or to pack for an overnight trip. I am so pleased that I am going to start on number 3. So thankful for this tutorial.

[@annblachly8068]

I liked this possibly four years ago and found it again. I will begin one of these shortly with a too large stash of variegated yarns. A bit of mindless crochet for when I was to listen to audio blogs. I've made smaller baskets and even smaller hard crochet baskets so tight they sound like cardboard and stand up extremely well. But some big bags to use in cubes shelving in my sewing room would be perfect. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Ann! Thank you for watching 😊

[@sallyperzanowski6625]

Haha my " basket" came out like a Beautiful floppy hat ;) some how I messed up but what a surprise to now have a beautiful hat.💕

[@magorzata9885]

Śliczna 🥇

[@jenniejacobs4198]

Lol

[@ruby07241]

Mine is like that t00 and I know I followed the directions. I use it but it doesn't stand up. Disappointing.

[@teresamarine9723]

this is very cool! I truly love your videos...I can follow along well, you are a wonderful and patient teacher. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Teresa, thank you, we appreciate hearing that!

[@1likestoplaymusic]

You are such a great teacher! I found this so clear and easy to follow. Plus, you are super adorable and funny! So enjoyed this.

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Angela! Thank you so much for watching!

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

I have made four baskets all very different because of the variegated yarn. One was in four stripes and it is my doggie's basket for his needs when we go to our next home and pet sitting gig. My daughter and I made lots of big balls of yarn which will be used as soon as you begin. Ready set go .....

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy New Year, that's great! Thank you for watching Francien!

[@leighgordon414]

I quit crocheting for awhile but came back to your videos!! Always thought you were the best ❤️💯 i forgot how to do cinch circle so looked at other videos. Now here I am again... And now I remembered I knew there was an easier way to do this other than having to wrap yarn around your fingers lol. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful tutorials!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Welcome back Leigh! Thank you so much for watching 💗

[@blanchegile3967]

I love how that turned out I have a few things of verigated yarn and had no idea what to do with it now I do thank you Jayda :D

[@JaydaInStitches]

Pretty to look at and useful too! :)

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Watching you is real good i just found you and been watching how to crochet i believe i will be able to do it, you teach real well keep up with the great things you make.

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Pamela! Thank you for watching :)

[@haleysallee6776]

I made this basket to store my calendar blanket as I work on it. I love it! Thanks. I'm looking forward to the calendar blanket too. My first one!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Haley, that's awesome! We're so pleased to have you on board with this year's project :)

[@erikabranch5616]

I love that basket, please send me the pattern. Thanks

[@lindag.3459]

Hi Jayda!!! I love this bag! I made one and am finishing another. I use them to hold dirty clothes in our RV. After the bag is full (7 pounds!) I take the dirty clothes out and put them in the washer. Then, I turn the bag inside out and pop it in the washer too. I dry the clothes, but not the bag, fold and put back into the bag to carry back. Thank you so much for all your hard work making these videos so people can make beautiful things. ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Linda, what a great use for the big basket! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us :)

[@janamcclung307]

I am a fairly new crocheter and make this basket. It was easy to do with the directions and it turned out great. I love it!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Jana!

[@melaniesomes4235]

Thank you for this I made one for my sister & one of the ladies from church put her request in for one!! 😉

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Melanie, that's wonderful! Thank you for watching :)

[@mishap00]

My granny was a farm wife during the great depression and she never wasted a thing in her life. She used to make baskets like these for out door use as laundry baskets to hang laundry, pots to start trees for her orchard, and to make rugs to wipe your feet (farm dirt smells) and even to cushion a stall floor once for a prized animal. The thing is her's were made from plastic bread wrappers. I wonder if you could do the same with all those impossible to get rid of plastic bags we all bring home and use them for container gardening. I never managed to get a pattern from her as they were all made in her head and in her words "I just work with it until it feels right."

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! You can totally use strips of plastic bags, some people call it "Plarn". :)

[@psdumas]

Love that story. My mother grew up in the depression and every food leftover went wrapped up in the fridge. The smallest of things. Tiny aluminum foil bombs all over! :-)

[@sherrybrandenburg8458]

Hello! I'm on my second basket! I'm having a blast with this pattern!!! Thank you so much for sharing yourself and amazing ideas!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sherry, that's great! Thank you for watching :)

[@meganleedonaldson6497]

Oh shoot! I thought I could ad a photo of my Big Beautiful Basket! I'm a beginner and it's the biggest project I have done. It came out so perfect! I can barely wait to give it away!!! Thank you !!!!!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Megan, that's wonderful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@Bethabara9]

If crocheting the posts hurts your hands, I have done crochet in the back loop. It will perform the edge flip up also. Its not as strong as a post but for nonheavy items like socks, yarn, etc. It works. Thanks Jayda, as always. Always smile when watching your vids!