Plarn Basket / Tote / Tray

This a variation on the plarn shoulder bags and grocery bags. I want it to sit on the top of a toilet tank and hold t. p. and washcloths, so I made the bottom to the measurements of the top of the tank.

Now it's time to start working around evenly so the sides will stand up. I'll use dc, it's faster and I don't want it for anything small which could fall through looser stitches.

Ch 1, sc in the first stitch of the first row of long side, hdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch and following stitches. I'll put 2 stitches in the corner stitches so there'll be enough stitches on both sides of the corners in this row only. Following rounds will be 1 dc in each stitch. I won't join rounds, just keep working evenly around.

Starting first round.

 Starting 2nd round, still flat.

Starting 3rd round, just starting to stand up in the corners.

Starting 4th round, short ends are starting to stand up. Using dc, I have 1 1/2 inches, sc would need 4 rounds to be 1 inch tall.

6 rounds tall. You can see it's almost tall enough. I think 2 more rounds will be as tall as I want it. Time to make the handles. I want a different, smaller, shorter style of handle.

 Start 7th round: dc 4 on short end. Skip next 17 stitches, ch 17. Dc in next 4 stitches of short end and dc across long side.

You have a 17 stitch opening for a handle. Repeat for the other short end and long side to finish the 7th round.
Round 8: work 1 dc in each dc and in each ch stitch of round 7.

 I think the handles need to be thicker.
Round 9: work 1 dc in each dc of round 8.

 Yes, I like this.
To finish off: at end of round 9, work 1 hdc in next stitch, work 1 sc in next stitch, work a sl st in next stitch. Finish off and weave in ends.

Washcloths, t.p., anything you want.....
Or make one for a guest room to hold little treats for your guests...
The bottom can be round, square, or any size you wish. If you don't want handles, don't make them. Any height you like. If you can't find a plarn color for your decor, use yarn. Stripes, any thing goes. Express your own unique style. Remember, patterns are just suggestions!