Happy Easter, Happy Easter. Our next easy project, just in time.

Easter Baskets, that look like Bunny Faces.

I know it looks like it is going to be difficult, but surprisingly it is not.  I have had so much fun making these, this is what I am using for our kids Easter Baskets.    I have made video tutorials on how to make this basket so anyone who is just starting crochet can make this basket.    I am going to first post this pattern in full, so the more experienced  crafters can get started right away.  Then I am going to put the videos underneath it, you can also go to our YouTube page to see them all there.  Our channel name is Bugaloospoodle, I know it is cute.

So first things first the Pattern:    Basket Section First:

Chain 2

Row 1:  Work 6 Single Crochet in first chain, Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round, move marker up as you

complete each round.

Row 2:  Work 2 Single Crochet in each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches.

Row  3:  Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in next stitch, Repeat from * to end- 18 stitches.

Row 4:  Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 2 Stitches, Repeat from * to end – 24 stitches.

Row 5:  Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 3 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 30 stitches.

Row 6:  Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 single Crochet in each of next 4 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 36 stitches.

Row 7: Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 5 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 42 stitches.

Row 8: Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 6 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 48 stitches.

Row 9:  Working through back loops only, Work * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 7 stitches,

Repeat from * to end – 54 stitches.

Row 10: Now put * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 8 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 60 stitches

Row 11- 22:  Single Crochet in each stitch around, -60 stitches

Row 23:  * Single Crochet 2 together, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 8 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 54 stitches.

Row 24: * Single Crochet 2 together, 1 single Crochet in each of next 7 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 48 stitches.

Row 25: * Single Crochet 2 together, 1 single Crochet in each of next 6 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 42 stitches.

Fasten Off.

Now time for the handle:

Chain 41.   Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across – 40 stitches.

Row 2: Chain 1, Turn, Single Crochet in each stitch across.        Fasten Off

Ears ( make 2 of these)

Chain 2         Row 1: Work 4 Single Crochet in first Chain.  Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round;

move marker up as each round is completed.

Row 2:  Single Crochet in each stitch around – 4 stitches

Row 3:  2 Single Crochet in each stitch around – 8 stitches.

Row 4:  Single Crochet in each stitch around – 8 stitches.

Row 5:  * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in next stitch, Repeat from * to end – 12 stitches.

Row 6:  Single Crochet in each stitch around – 12 stitches

Row 7: * 2 Single Crochet in next stitch, 1 Single Crochet in each of next 2 stitches, Repeat from * to end – 16 stitches.

Row 8 – 22:  Single Crochet in each stitch around – 16 stitches.

Row 23:  Single Crochet 2 together around for a total of 8 stitches left.          Fasten off.

Finishing:  Sew ends of handle to inside of basket. Sew on ears. With black yarn, embroider straight eyes, and a nose.

Okay there is the complete pattern or you can go to  Lionbrand.com  it is a great site for free patterns they crochet and knit.

Now that I have finally got videos uploaded here they are:

Happy Crocheting!!!!!  Also Have a very Happy Easter!!!!!!!!