Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Recycling Fabric: Make a Fabric Basket

Make a Rag Fabric Basket / Bowl

Recycling is a good thing in my book! So, with leftover fabrics from the rag rug that I recently made, (tutorial here) I decided that I would make a small rag basket.  Little baskets like these are great for holding all kinds of small things.  This rag basket / bowl was crocheted using only two types of stitches..... a chain stitch and a single crochet stitch.  Simple and very easy to do.  I found several free patterns over on Ravelry.  For those of you who do not know, Ravelry is a free to join knit and crochet community and has thousands and thousands of patterns with many of which are absolutely free!  I hope you will give this simple little basket a try!

 
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16 comments:

  1. ChristineJune 10, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    That is adorable! And useful too! I need to try to get back to crochet but it's been a looooonngg time! Thanks for the useful link to Ravelry.
    Thank you for visiting my blog! I wonder can you just click on the follow blue button on my sidebar above the followers list? Hope that works!
    Enjoy your day!

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    1. Miss Nifty ThriftyJune 11, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      Thank you Christine! Yes, useful is always a good thing! You are welcome for the ravelry link and I hope you find something there that will totally inspire you to pick up the hook again! I will try your suggestion!

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  2. A Peaceful HomemakerJune 11, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    I love how cute these are and the fact they are useful too is a bonus. Once I get my rag rug finished I have to give these a try too. Not that I need any more projects!
    -Shiralee.

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    1. Miss Nifty ThriftyJune 11, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      LOL! I hear you! I always have some sort of project going on too! Have fun with your rag rug! I am working on another one now....this one in a different method that the one I just finished on my blog. They are kind of addictive to make....to me anyway. Thanks for coming by and I hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Faye HenryJune 11, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Loved your baskets... What a great craft... So happy I came across your blog through our sweet Stephanie.. I will be your newest follower.. xo

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    1. Miss Nifty ThriftyJune 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Thank you so much for coming by Faye and for following my little spot! I returned the visit to your sweet blog and now I am YOUR newest follower!

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  4. ChristineJune 11, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Dear Miss Nifty Thrifty! Just wanted to let you know I really appreciate your kindness and perseverance in following my blog!
    I do look forward to getting to know you better and seeing all your crafts!
    Have a blessed day
    Christine

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    1. Miss Nifty ThriftyJune 13, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      LOL! I am a trooper, LOL! It is my pleasure to follow your lovely blog Christine! You have a wonderful weekend!

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  5. Lou Lou GirlsJune 15, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Wow! That looks incredible. I’m so impressed. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you stopping by to party with us. We hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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  6. SandraJune 17, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Love these!!
    If there were just more hours in the day to craft/upcycle :)
    Pinned for later!

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  7. Decor To AdoreJuly 17, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    How pretty and a perfect way to use up extra fabric scraps.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Miss Nifty ThriftySeptember 23, 2015 at 12:56 AM

      So sorry to have missed your posted comment Décor to Adore and thank you for your kind comment!

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  8. Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comSeptember 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    These are beautiful! I think I will try making one as my egg gathering basket! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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