Are games a thing at your house? Possibly a game of Euchre, Uno and other smaller games to store? Wendy Maruna came up with a perfect gift for her family as a birthday present. Introducing the Card Suit Crochet Storage Basket.
The covering is slid over an existing box you need to find. The dimensions are approximately 10" x 10" x 10".
There are 5 sizes for the crochet covering. The bottom panel is just single crochet with a colour of your choice and the four outward sides each have a symbol of bobble that form either a heart, clover, diamond or spade.
Wendy did the original in Lily Sugar'n Cream Cotton but her life partner suggested that she do the bobble in a different colour. So you can do it the original way without worry of doing tapestry crochet or give it a lift with the clay cover she used. The box is using Bernat Maker yarn.
This pillow does the bobbles without tapestry crochet.
To make it like the card box, you need to do the bobbles the way it is showing below.
Card Suit Box Instructions
Four motifs are made and joined together on the edges using zigzag slip stitch technique. Those motifs are 9” x 9” inches in size. With Lily Sugar’n Cream the motifs are 8” x 8” square. There is a bottom square of solid colour in single crochet that is under the box.
The top round has 1 round of single crochet around using the Clay colour.
The second round is reverse single crochet crochet aka crab stitch.
Abbreviations List - For All Sides
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- MB = Make Bobble. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times in next stitch. Yoh and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong Side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Hook Size
Lily Sugar N Cream Seabreeze 5mm/H. Bernat Maker Steel Blue & Clay 6.5mm/K
Solid Colour Base Panel
Chain 28.
1st row: WS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 27 sc .
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each stitch across. Turn. 27 sc.
3rd to 27th row: Repeat row 2nd row. Fasten off at the end of 27th row.
Bobble Heart Panel
Chain 28.
1st row: WS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 27 sc
2nd row and alt rows: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 27 sts.
If using tapestry crochet with a new colour, use Clay colour when making the bobbles and carry the yarn under the stitches when not in use. You will need to carry this colour under the alternative rows to ensure the yarn is reset to where you need it to be.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 21 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 13 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 13 sts. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 11 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. Turn.
9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn.
11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
13th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
15th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 14 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
17th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
19th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
21st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 4 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 4 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
23rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
25th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 21 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
27th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Border: Using main colour, join to any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same corner. 1 sc around around using 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Damp block square for best results.
Bobble Spade Motif
(Lily Sugar N Cream Hot Purple 5mm/H. Bernat Maker Teal & Clay 6.5mm/K )
Chain 28
1st row: WS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 27 sc
2nd row and alt rows: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 27 sts.
If using tapestry crochet with a new colour, use Clay colour when making the bobbles and carry the yarn under the stitches when not in use. You will need to carry this colour under the alternative rows to ensure the yarn is reset to where you need it to be.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 5 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next st. Turn
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 8 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 7 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next st. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 9 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
13th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
15th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 14 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
17th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
19th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
21st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn.
23rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 8 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 7 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next st. Turn.
25th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times. 1 sc in last st. Turn.
27th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Finish off.
Border: Using main colour, join to any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same corner. 1 sc around around using 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Damp block square for best results.
Bobble Cover Motif
(Lily Sugar N Cream Hot Green 5mm/H. Bernat Maker Fawn & Clay 6.5mm/K )
Chain 28
1st row: WS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 27 sc
2nd row and alt rows: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 27 sts.
If using tapestry crochet with a new colour, use Clay colour when making the bobbles and carry the yarn under the stitches when not in use. You will need to carry this colour under the alternative rows to ensure the yarn is reset to where you need it to be.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 5 times.1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in last st.. Turn 27 sts.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 5 times.1 sc in next 4 sts. (MB in next st, sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in last st.. Turn 27 sts.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 13 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in last 13 sts. Turn. 27 sts.
9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 13 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in last 13 sts. Turn. 27 sts.
11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn. 27 sts.
13th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 11 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn. 27 sts
15th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 11 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn. 27 sts
17th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc next 2 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn. 27 sts.
19th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 11 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. Turn. 27.
21st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 5 times. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn. 27 sts.
23rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts.(MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 5 times. 1 sc in next 4 st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. Turn. 27 sts
25th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 2 times. 1 sc in last st. . Turn 27 sts.
27th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Finish off. 27 sts.
Border: Using main colour, join to any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same corner. 1 sc around around using 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Damp block square for best results.
Bobble Diamond Motif
(Lily Sugar N Cream Soft Ecru 5mm/H. Bernat Maker Jam & Clay 6.5mm/K )
Chain 28.
1st row: WS. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 27 sc
2nd row and alt rows: RS. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 27 sts.
If using tapestry crochet with a new colour, use Clay colour when making the bobbles and carry the yarn under the stitches when not in use. You will need to carry this colour under the alternative rows to ensure the yarn is reset to where you need it to be.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times. 1 sc in 8 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 11 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 5 times. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn.
9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
13th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
15th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn.
17th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 5 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 4 sts. Turn.
19th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 7 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
21st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 5 times. 1 sc in next 8 sts. Turn.
23rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 11 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next st) 3 times. 1 sc in next 10 sts. Turn.
25th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next st. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times. 1 sc in 8 sts. MB in next st. 1 sc in next 9 sts. (MB in next st, 1 sc in next) 2 times.
27th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Finish off.
Border: Using main colour, join to any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same corner. 1 sc around around using 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Damp block square for best results.
.
.
Have you completed this project. Show me!