This cute fuzzy basket has all chances to become your home decor favorite on Halloween eve and beyond. You can use it for trick-and-treating, and then for any small storage including leftover yarn and crochet projects.

The Basket is reinforced with a cut plastic bottle or glass jar for sturdiness, which makes it a meaningful upcycling project. You can re-use an old cardboard box, packaging wire and toy stuffing, too. Let all the family participate to help you crafting and have fun!

The Body of Cat is worked in spiral rounds of single crochet, from faux fur yarn lined with double-stranded wool. Head and Shoulders are stitched to Body on one side, working as a movable lid.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions and step-by-step photo guide. You can send me a message should you have any questions, I’ll be happy to help :)

And here’s all what you need to make this fun fuzzy friend:

• ~260 yds (230 m) of black bulky weight yarn;
• ~270 yds (250 m) of black faux fur effect super bulky yarn;
• Scrap amount of C3, bulky weight yarn of yellow or orange color;
• Yarn needle;
• Large eye sewing needle;
• 5L plastic bottle or glass jar, ~6” (15 cm) bottom diameter
• Polyester fiber fill or shredded memory foam for stuffing
• Crafts wire or packaging wire, ~2 yd (2 m) length or 5-6 pieces, ~11” (28 cm) long each
• Piece of thick cardboard, ~ 7 x 7” (18 x 18 cm)
• Fabric stiffener (store-bought or homemade, see “Finishing” for recipe)
• Stitching or scratch awl.