So here is the final finished basket and, yes, I am now happy with the way it looks.
It is perfect for some of my many works-in-progress (well, who doesn’t have half a dozen things on the go at any one time?) or just for storing wool.
I came across a version of this basket here http://crochetincolor.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ombre-basket-pattern.html and just HAD to have a go myself. As mentioned in my previous post, I decided to embellish the less-than-invisible seam with crocheted flowers topped off by a butterfly.
It certainly is easier on the eye than the plastic carrier bag that was formerly home to my mobile works-in-progress and will look a whole lot prettier sat by my feet next to the sofa.
Now all I have to do is convince the puppy that chasing her round the lounge with a rapidly-unravelling ball of wool in her mouth is NOT the fun it seems to be.
Sewchet 
July 23, 2014 at 2:26 pm
This is gorgeous! I must add this to me “Must Make” list!
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August 13, 2014 at 3:45 pm
Sorry, totally missed your lovely comment! Would love to see yours if you get round to making it.
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August 13, 2014 at 3:40 pm
Thanks for the follow! I really love *love* this crochet basket! Only fitting for something crocheted to hold our future crocheted items, right? 🙂
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August 13, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Thanks! Only trouble is I need several more because, like all crafters, I’ve got a few projects on the go at any one time! Do you get much time to make anything now you have Nora?
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August 13, 2014 at 3:54 pm
Same here! It’s like I have crafting ADD! Why is it so much more fun to start the projects than finish them?! With Nora it does pose a challenge! I find that at this stage most of my day goes to doing “Nora stuff” but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Plus we are also in the moving process right now, so I kinda just accepted that nothing will get done right now. 😉
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August 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm
I could take advice from you! You have a house full, how do you get anything done!
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August 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Exciting! At least you’ll have an excuse to make lots of stuff for your new home. Good luck with the move:)
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January 7, 2015 at 7:30 am
Wow, this is absolutely lovely. I am an avid Crafter/Crocheter and always have a few WIPs, so these are just beautiful to contain a few! Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern. I love your work
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January 7, 2015 at 9:50 am
Thank you – I always try to share the link if it’s a pattern I haven’t designed myself:)
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April 28, 2015 at 7:17 am
This is so pretty.
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April 28, 2015 at 7:17 am
Love the colors
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April 28, 2015 at 9:20 am
Thank you so much – it’s so useful and much more attractive than a carrier bag sat in the corner of the lounge!
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