Monday, March 29, 2010

Crochet lace rim makes a Sweet Easter Bowl



Here is a fun way to bling up a plain plastic bowl.  The bowls were $1 at Target.  The varigated yarn is in pretty Easter colors and can be purchased at Michaels. 
I used my Crop-a-dile to punch 3/16" holes all around the bowl  This bowl had ridges.  I punched a hole at each ridge and a hole between each ridge.  This way they were evenly spaced out.  It ended up I had 60 holes around my bowl each about 1/2" apart.
I created my own lace crochet pattern.  I'm not a crochet pattern writter but I will describe it the best I can.
I used a size G crochet hook because that was the largest hook I had that would still fit through the holes. 

As I went around the bowl the first time through each of the holes in the bowl, I did a single crochet and a chain 1.

The second row around I did a single, double, single in every other chain 1 space.  In the alternate chain 1 spaces I did just a single crochet.

On the thrid round, in every other single space I did 5 double crochet stitches to make a scallop.  I attached each side of the scallop down with a single crochet.

On the fourth and final round, I did a chain 4 then a single crochet into every other stitch around the entire bowl.



There are 6 ladies in my crochet group so I've got 6 little bunnies in the bowl.  I'm thinking they will enjoy seeing what I created all on my own.

I'd love to see what Easter creations you are working on.  Please leave me a comment so I can see your work.
Blessings,

8 comments:

  1. Nancy I am going to make this basket today. I have the right bowl and thread already here. I am doing decoupage fabric flowers on some gourds I have and made my first quilting attempt out of the same material. I don't remember which date post, but I will put a picture on my side bar. Thanks for the great idea. Blessed Easter to you and yours.
    QMM

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  2. That's adorable! I'm impressed with your own crochet lace version! It's gorgeous!

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  3. very clever! ...and so cheerful! Dropping by from That's so Cheri... Hope to see you at my place!

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  4. Wow! This is a fantastic idea. I don't crochet, but I love how this looks.

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  5. what an adorable project! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. That is totally cool! I never would have thought to do that! I don't crochet!

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  7. Nancy..you are so talented! I hope you and your family enjoy your Easter weekend!

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