TLDR;
This video provides a step-by-step crochet tutorial for creating small, versatile trinket trays or baskets. These trays can be used for holding jewelry, as coasters, mug rugs, or decorative candle holders. The tutorial uses super bulky tube yarn and an 8 mm crochet hook, and the project is quick, taking less than half an hour to complete, making it ideal for gifts.
- Uses super bulky tube yarn and an 8 mm crochet hook.
- Quick project, taking less than half an hour.
- Versatile: can be used for jewelry, coasters, or candle holders.
Introduction [0:16]
The video introduces a crochet project for making small trinket trays or baskets, perfect for holding jewelry, serving as coasters, or decorating with candles. These versatile items can be placed on nightstands, dressers, or entryway tables. The project is quick, making it suitable for creating Valentine's Day gifts.
Materials Needed [1:31]
To create the crochet trinket trays, you will need size six super bulky tube yarn, such as Lion Brand Cover Lazy Days Thick and Quick (100% polyester) or Bernat Maker (using two strands held together). Additionally, an 8 mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle (preferably a blunt tip drawstring threader), scissors, and a flexible measuring tape are required. Optional screw-on tags can be added for decoration.
Creating the Base: Rounds 1-3 [3:38]
Start by creating a magic circle and working 10 half double crochets into it. Join with a slip stitch to the first half double crochet. For round two, chain one and work two half double crochets in each stitch around, resulting in 20 stitches. Join with a slip stitch. In round three, chain one, half double crochet in the first stitch, and two half double crochets in the second stitch, repeating around to create 30 stitches. Join with a slip stitch. The base should measure approximately 4.25 inches in diameter to maintain the structure.
Creating the Sides: Round 4 (Puff Stitches) [7:33]
Begin round four with a chain one, then work a seven-loop puff stitch in the same stitch. A seven-loop puff stitch involves doing three unfinished half double crochets in the same stitch, elongating the loops each time before pulling through all seven loops. Chain one, skip the next stitch, and repeat the puff stitch and chain one sequence around. Ensure the work is pushed out to maintain shape, even if it appears floppy at this stage.
Creating the Sides: Round 5 (Single Crochet) [11:39]
Join the round with a slip stitch in the second chain one space from the previous round. Chain one and single crochet in the same chain space. Then, single crochet in the skipped stitch from round three, elongating the loop slightly. Repeat the sequence of single crocheting in the chain one spaces and the skipped stitches around, pushing the puff stitches outward to form the basket shape.
Finishing: Round 6 (Slip Stitch) and Invisible Join [15:13]
In the final round, slip stitch all the way around, maintaining even tension. After the last slip stitch, fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in. Use the invisible join method by inserting the needle from front to back under both loops of the second stitch and then from front to back under the back loop only of the last stitch. Tighten the loop to match the other stitches and weave in the end to create a seamless finish.
