I knitted this nest in a yarn that is slightly thicker than double knitting and I used a size 4 metric ( 6 US ) circular needle.
Cast on 40 stitches onto your circular needle and then join in the round making sure not to twist your yarn.
Knit in Moss stitch for 3 rounds.
Knit in garter stitch for 5 rounds.
Decreases:
*Knit 3, knit 2 together* repeat all around the round.
Knit 1 round garter stitch.
*Knit 2 knit 2 together* repeat all around the round.
Knit 1 round garter stitch.
*Knit 1 knit 2 together* repeat all around the round.
Knit 1 round garter stitch.
Knit 2 together all around the round.
Leave a long thread, break yarn and thread remaining stitches on a wool needle and pull them tight and sew in your ends on the wrong side 🙂
Basket:
Knit the same pattern as for the nest. I took 6 lengths of yarn and plaited / braided them together and tied a knot at each end leaving a few dangling strands for tassels. I then threaded them through the sides of the basket, using a crochet hook to help pull the threads and knots through and there you have a basket!
Happy knitting, if anything is unclear, please don’t hesitate to email me lindadawkins@mweb.co.za
Warmly
Linda
Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you.
Thank you for the pattern! The nest and basket are so great.
really adorable! you are so sweet to share. i will definitely give this a go for spring…how nice of you to think of us here is the north! 😉
Oh. I LOVE the handle. And I’m assuming that you are not meaning the American Moss Stitch, but the English one, which is much more nest- like?
Hello K
It’s the moss stitch that is k 1 p 1 and then on the next row p 1 k 1 Enjoy:)
o.thank you fore the nice pattern
i love the nest!!
hi
i have a question
what is a MOSS stitch?
my english is not very well
i speak duth :))
Hi there,
Moss stitch is when you knit 1 stitch then purl 1 stitch all across the row, on the next row, you will start with purl 1 stitch, then knit 1 stitch and you will continue all across the row. Keep alternating these rows and this will give you a moss stitch pattern:)
Warmly
Linda
o yes oke,thanks!!
i now
we call it seed stitch :))
Gea
This is a perfect little pattern and the use of yarns and fibers is endless…
I wonder what it would felt up like if you made it larger first?
My first visit here and your blog is lovely.
Susan
oh, now i see!
Hi, Just saw your basket and it’s lovely. I do,nt have circular needles or double pointed needles, was wondering if the basket can be made with ordinary knitting needles ? and if so how would you do it ? Would appriciate if you could help me . Thanks. Dipti.
this is such a fantastic pattern! i’m planning to make one for my 19-month-old with one of your little bunnies in it! i’m also wondering if you’re using a circular needle or dpns. thanks!
sorry–i meant to ask if you switched from circular needle to dpns as you decreased? or did you use the magic loop method?
Cute but I don’t like the fact that it is knit in the round and I have never tried that. Right now I am not looking to learn and I know how to in theory anyways. Thanks anyways, I am going to try your robin’s nest pattern, maybe that will work.
All these years after you posted this basket, it is exactly what I was looking for this spring. Thank you so much from California!
You’re welcome 🙂