washing basket mend

Close up on the inside of a wicker basket. There are no visible handles. Close up on the inside of a wicker basket which looks damaged around the top edge. There are no visible handles.

We still don't have a washing basket in our new house because I refuse to buy a plastic one. This means that we have to carry our wet washing out to the line in any manner possible, risking the clean clothes to fall on the ground.

This basket has come from somewhat recently deceased grandparent's house. The handles were broken but the body of the basket seems fine. I've taken them off completely. Now my plan is to crochet around the top edge. Later I shall crochet handles, although my other half says it's not necessary. I'll keep working on it another day, as today it has made my eyes hurt. But I did enjoy listening to Re: Dracula whilst working!

Close up of the outside of a wicker basket which has about 10cm of beige yarn crocheted on the top edge.

21 november 2023

update

I have finished the edging on the basket! My partner is very pleased. I think we will use it without handles for a while and decide whether they would be worthwhile.

Side view of a wicker basket with crochet edging completed in a tan colour. There are no visible handles. Top-down view of a wicker basket with crochet edging completed in a tan colour. There are no visible handles.

1 december 2023

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