The Moroccan Basket uses a stitch pattern that has been well documented here on Moogly, complete with it's own video tutorial. But it starts off with one change, and that's causing a bit of confusion! So here is a video tutorial for that pesky Round 7 - right and left handed of course!
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Moroccan Basket Tutorial - Right Handed
Moroccan Basket Tutorial - Left Handed
As Seen in this Video (click for more info!)
- Furls US – K, 6.5mm Heirloom Wooden Hook
- Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick (100% acrylic, Super Bulky (6); 125 yds/114 m; 5.01 oz) in Katmai
- Moroccan Basket - FREE crochet pattern
For the rest of the Moroccan Basket pattern, and to see Round 7 in context, please do follow the link above to the full pattern! I hope this video clears up any remaining questions about Round 7 - it's a little different, I know!
The rest of the stitch pattern of course has it's own video tutorial, already linked in the original pattern. I hope you enjoy making your own Moroccan Basket! Thanks for watching!
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PAT says
Love your morron bag do you have video on rounds 1 thru 6 and after round 7
Do you ever half to fasten off want to make this so bad love it
Cintia - Sol de Noche {deco crochet} says
Such an original pattern Thanks for sharing!
Sonia says
Thank you so much for adding a video, explaining how to do round 7. It is so easy to do once a visual is explain. Thank you for taking your time in doing this. I've done about 3 baskets so far.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad it helped! Thank you Sonia!
Jennifer says
Love the moroccan tile basket pattern and the inside went super quick. I watched the video for round 7 on the outside portion but am having difficulties after that round. Is there any other details/video to show how the inside should look as you switch back and forth on each round between colors? My rows aren't looking the same as the picture.. Please e-mail me a link or details when possible.
Thanks!!!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jennifer! Yes, there is a tutorial for the rest of the stitch pattern HERE. 🙂
Darlene says
I love this basket! Thank you for the pattern. However, I think I followed the directions to the "T" and mine does not look like the picture either. Instead of the cream color as the highlighted color mine is the gray highlighted. It turned out beautiful, but I was disappointed. Has anyone else had these results?
Dewi says
Me too. Lol. I thought I misread the instruction. I guess after I finish this, I'm making another and switch the color. 🙂
Manrty says
Do you use two strands of yarn for the basket and the inside?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Manrty! Though I do love doubling up yarn, this one is made single stranded only. But if you want to use a thinner yarn, then doubling up is going to be necessary! 🙂
Vicki moore says
After i did DC row 7 the basket does not lay flat. Is this correct or am i doing something wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Vicki! This is correct. Starting with Round 7, you are making the sides, so it will start curving upward. 🙂
Joanne Mann says
I love the Moroccan basket and I've been stuck on round 7 for over a week. When I count number of ch-1 sps, the number greatly exceeds 24. I understand the pattern stitch so I'm not sure where I'm going wrong. I've played the right hand tutorial so many time I can almost see it in my sleep.
I appreciate any information you can provide to get me on the right path. Completing the liner was really straight forward and came out really nice.
Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Joanne! I wish I knew! 🙁 Are you skipping the stitches between the V sts?
Dawn Lavender says
Wow, row 7 is something else. I'm having the same problem that Joanne Mann described in her Sep 16 comment.
Row 6, turn and ch 2, dc in next st and ch 1. *2-dc2tog (4 stitches over 3 stitches of previous row) then another chain*. Is that the correct pattern? I have 72 stitches in row 6 but always end up with more than 24 ch-1 spaces in row 7.
Did Joanne solve her problem? Seems so elementary but ..... HELP!
Thanks, Dawn Lavender
Dawn Lavender says
I figured it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dawn Lavender
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good! That row turned out to be trickier than I anticipated. 🙂
Joanne says
Eventually, I did figure out row 7. It was as simple as reading the instructions and listening very carefully to the tutorial. I had to take a break from trying to understand what I had missed. The basket turned out to be worth the effort.
Tamara Kelly says
<3 Thank you Joanne!
Karen says
Hi! I love this pattern. I've watched this tutorial several times and understand the stitch, but I keep ending up with one stitch left over at the end of the round. I do start with 72 stitches from round six have 24 ch-1 spaces when I'm done with round seven. Not sure what I'm doing wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Karen! It's so hard to say without seeing it in person. My best guesses are that you put 2 stitches in the same space that shouldn't be, or you're looking at the sl st in the previous round. Failing that, I would just work the last repeat without sharing the st in the middle (under the ch 1), and move on. 😛
Joanne says
I agree with Tamara that you may have put 2 stitches in the same space. The key words for me were the "NEXT stitch", which is the critical element for the decrease. It was more of a mental block than anything else because the pattern looks so complex.
Karen says
Thank you! I walked away from it for a while and when I tried it again it worked! I'm not sure why, but I'll take it 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Woohoo! I always love/hate when that happens - but I'll take it! 😛
Ruby says
i have tried this pattern twice. i cannot seem to get it to stand up. it continues to be flat. i could really use a step by step video. im not advanced as everyone. every project i have ever made is always wrong. some people say it adds character. nice way of saying that i suck at crocheting. i have been really depressed about not being able to do this baskets. ive looked at other peoples baskets on other channels and they don't look nice. its a small bag for my mom who has cancer and i so desperately wanted to make it for her.please help me. show me what i am doing wrong.
Ruby
Ruby says
When i mean flat i mean that it just looks like an odd looking place-mat. it doesn't even remotely look like a bag.
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Ruby! I have no idea what could be causing this issue, how strange! I believe I replied to your other comment with my email address, hopefully with photos I'll be able to figure out what is happening. I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I was traveling all this past week. I have comments moderated to prevent spam - your comment didn't disappear, it just wasn't public til after I saw it. 🙂
Ruby says
when i said i needed a video i mean the whole thing. step by step. i noticed my comment is gone as well. i really need help with this. i thought that was what you were here for? i don't understand most of it as to why it is so flat when i do it. i understand a liner goes in it to stand it up. but i think it is too wide for all that. i can send a picture if you like. if i don't recieve help i will give up and unsubscribe and never bother you again.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Ruby! I'm afraid I don't have a step by step full video for this pattern, as so much of it was shown in previous videos. I try to help everyone as best as I can, as time allows. You are welcome to email me for more personalized help and to send photos - tamarakelly at mooglyblog dot com.
Michelle Humphrey says
Is there any chance of a stitch diagram for row 7?!? I am stuck!!! Watched the video numerous times and I have gone over the written pattern! Still confused!! Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
I'll add it to my to-do list! 🙂
Joanne says
In response to your comments about not understanding row 7, I had the same problem. Once I realized I was not going into the "NEXT" stitch, the problem was solved. I took notes so when I did another basket I would see where I could get into trouble. This is what I wrote: Chain 1 - go into Previous stitch; pull through 2; go into NEXT stitch and pull thru 3."
I had all sorts of graphs and pattern shapes, but when I cold see the bigger picture, it all fell into place.
I love the Thick and Quick yarn; I'm glad I stuck with it.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you were able to figure it out Joanne! Thank you for your helpful comments! 🙂
Vic marsh says
Tamara, my row 7 stands up, but is ruffle. You mention skipping a stitch between v's but I don't see this done in the video. Help? Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Vic! Did you get the correct stitch count? It's not very solid on it's own. I'm hoping to get a chart for this row up asap.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Vic! I got a spare bit of time this afternoon and was finally able to add the chart. I hope it helps!
Vic says
Thanks so much. The diagram helped tremendously and I'm now on my way!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh I'm so glad to hear it! 😀 Thank you Vic!
Doirin says
Thanks for all your hard work and free patterns.
Your support and patience is wonderful.
You explain things very clearly too.
You are doing a wonderful thing helping so many to learn the art of crochet which is so relaxing and rewarding.
Best wishes
Doirin
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! ♥