I have the bestest big sister in the world. I just got this sweet surprise in the mail.
Now, that’s cool enough: chocolate, peeps, tattoos, and there were even some small knitting tools. But here’s the best part — she made the basket! I had seen a picture of one of these while trolling on Ravelry and said I’d make it if I knew how to crochet. Well, Susan knows how to crochet so she surprised me with it.
Thank you!!!
Now I have to go gorge myself on chocolate.
PS from Susan — It’s funny that Surly and many commenters refer to this as a sweet gift or project. I used suger water to stiffen the bowl, so it really is sweet! Sally didn’t know that when she posted either! I hope it holds up over time. I guess that’s the beauty of making things: you can redo them if you have to.
PS2: Ravelry Pattern Link — Filigree Basket
What a lovely surprise! The bowl is beautiful!
Comment by Melanie — January 25, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
So pretty!
Is there such a thing as a Valentine Peep? I’m not a Peepster, but have a friend who is crazy for them.
Comment by Mary Lee — January 25, 2010 @ 4:42 pm
Ah. . . never mind! The picture didn’t show up at first. CUTE!
Comment by Mary Lee — January 25, 2010 @ 4:43 pm
Such a sweet treat! 🙂
Comment by Kym — January 25, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
The basket is beautiful, and what a sweet sister!
Comment by Astrid — January 25, 2010 @ 8:04 pm
What a lovely basket…….beautifully photographed. Such a nice sister, any chance mentioning the pattern link to Ravelry?
Comment by Karen — January 25, 2010 @ 10:27 pm
What a lovely gift. You have a nice sister, but then you already knew that.
Comment by rudee — January 26, 2010 @ 12:56 am
Oh that’s a nifty little basket. I’ve just downloaded the free pattern and plan to make them for my grown daughters. Hope I can get them done in time for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing your gift and inspiring me to put aside the various knitting projects I’ve got going and crochet for a while. 🙂
Comment by Kathy — January 26, 2010 @ 1:50 am
Hmm,I have some sisters who I am knitting socks for. This might be a nice little delivery method.
Comment by Needles — January 26, 2010 @ 8:40 am
What a pretty little basket! Just a word about the sugar water stiffener – I stiffened some tatted snowflakes with sugar water and gave some to a friend. Her dog ate the ones he could reach right off the tree. I guess he had a sweet tooth.
Comment by Melanie — January 30, 2010 @ 4:05 pm