Amazing Crochet Egg Basket

Here is a step-by-step explanation for how to make the item shown (rope/jute wrapped on a CD using a crochet hook). This is not traditional crochet stitches, but a wrapping + single crochet edging craft.

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Materials

• 1 old CD or DVD
• Jute rope / twine (not yarn; rope keeps its shape)
• Crochet hook (any size that fits your rope)
• Scissors
• Glue (optional, but helpful)

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Important Notes Before Starting

• This project is mostly wrapping, not normal crochet stitches.
• Crochet is used only for the edge.
• Work slowly and keep even tension so the lines look straight.

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PART 1: MAKING THE STRAIGHT LINES (CENTER TO EDGE)

Step 1: Prepare the Rope

1. Cut a long piece of jute rope (do NOT cut short).
2. Insert one end through the center hole of the CD from back to front.
3. Leave a 5–6 cm tail at the back.

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Step 2: First Wrap (Most Important Step)

1. Bring the rope from the center straight to the outer edge of the CD.
2. Wrap it over the edge.
3. Bring it back through the center hole again.

You now have:

• One straight line on the front
• Rope crossing the back

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Step 3: Continue Wrapping

Repeat the same movement:

1. Center hole → front
2. Straight line to the edge
3. Over the edge
4. Back through center hole

👉 After each wrap:

• Push the new strand very close to the previous one
• Make sure lines are parallel
• Keep tension firm but not too tight

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Step 4: Fill Half of the CD

• Continue wrapping only half of the CD
• Stop when the wrapped section forms a clean semicircle
• Check:
  • No gaps
  • Lines evenly spaced
  • Center hole still visible

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Step 5: Secure the Rope

1. Turn the CD to the back.
2. Tie a small, tight knot.
3. Add a small drop of glue (optional).
4. Cut excess rope.

Let it dry if you used glue.

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PART 2: CROCHETING THE OUTER EDGE

This creates the neat border you see.

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Step 6: Attach Rope for Crocheting

1. Insert your hook under the first wrapped strand near the edge.
2. Pull up a loop of rope.
3. Chain 1 (this locks the loop).

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Step 7: Single Crochet Around the Edge

You will make Single Crochet (SC) stitches.

For each stitch:

1. Insert hook under the rope at the CD edge
2. Yarn over (rope over hook)
3. Pull up a loop (2 loops on hook)
4. Yarn over again
5. Pull through both loops → 1 SC completed

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Step 8: Continue Around

• Make 1 single crochet for each wrapped strand
• Keep stitches:
  • Tight
  • Even
  • Close together

The edge will look:

• Braided
• Thick
• Decorative

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Step 9: Finish the Edge

1. After the last stitch, cut rope (leave 8–10 cm).
2. Pull through the loop.
3. Use hook or fingers to hide the tail under stitches.
4. Add glue if needed.

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PART 3: FINAL CHECK

• Front lines should be straight and even
• Edge should be firm and smooth
• Nothing should move or loosen

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Rope too loose → messy lines
❌ Uneven spacing → gaps
❌ Skipping edge stitches → uneven border

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Optional Variations

• Use cotton cord instead of jute
• Cover full CD instead of half
• Add beads to edge
• Turn into wall hanging or coaster

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