Free Crochet Basketball Hoop Fridgie Pattern

Free Basketball Hoop Fridgie
Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Sm amt 4-ply WW yarn (white)
Crochet hook size G
1 (2" dia) Luxite bone ring (I'm not affiliated with this store)
Back board: 4" W x 2 3/4" T backing - either mesh, cardboard or wood
Backing material based on your personal preference

Finishing Materials:
Glue gun/glue and/or yarn
Magnets

Finished Size: hoop measures 3" L x 2" W
Gauge: Not important to over all size

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern tested and model made by: Cylinda Mathews

Basketball Hoop: (Using white)

Rnd 1) Holding ring close to work; join yarn to ring with a sc; (23 sc) around ring; join with a sl st to first sc: 24 sc.

Rnd 2) Ch 8 (counts as first sc plus ch 7), sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc; * ch 7, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around ending with a ch 4, trc in first st forming last sp on rnd: 6 ch 7-sps.

Rnd 3) Ch 6 (counts as first sc plus ch 5), sc in next sp; * ch 5, sc in next sp; rep from * around ending with a ch 3, dc in first st forming last sp on rnd: 6 ch 5-sps.

Rnd 4) Ch 4 (counts as first sc plus ch 3); * sc in next sp, ch 3; rep from * around; join witha sl st in first st: 6 ch 3-sps.

Rnds 5-6) Ch 4 (counts as first sc plus ch 3); * sc in next sp, ch 3; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first st: 6 ch 3-sps.

Rnd 7) Ch 3 (counts as first sc plus ch 2); * sc in next sp, ch 2; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first st: 6 ch 2-sps. Fasten off; secure ends.

Back Board:

Using your own preference in making a back board you can choose from needlepoint plastic mesh as I did and work up your own design. I worked a diagonal st in every 3 sps as allowed, but you can work traditional or basic needlepoint stitches, long stitches or one of your favorites. Other choices include working up a back board in polymar clay, wood, or cardboard. If using cardboard it can be covered with your preference of felt, foam, fabric with embroidery, or even quilted fabric. The choices are endless so use your imagination.

Joining hoop to back board:

Once you've prepared the back board, the hoop will need to be joined. Joining will greatly depend on the back board you've prepared. If you have used wood or polymer clay, glue the hoop in place. If you used cardboard or needelpoint canvas you can use yarn to tie the hoop in place. Thread a tapestry needle with white yarn and pull both ends through the backboard, once it's wrapped around the top of the hoop. Tie in a double knot and then properly end off.

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