So Sad :: Knit Basket Breakdown

I’m facing giving my knitting basket a face lift. Very similar to the story here on Vintage Knitting, my basket is old and broken down and it doesn’t stand up (I have it propped open between the couch and the side table, nice right?). But I really like it. It was my grandma’s. I want to keep it around a few years longer.

Now what to do with it? How to fix it? Can I just mend it? Can I give it a face lift with some new fabric? Can I get some doll rods to redo the bracing bars? I’m sure i could do any of these things really. And maybe I will. But before heading into this project, I want to get your advice. Should I add pockets? Should I use chain as in the post linked to above or maintain the fabric that was originally used?

I guess my main thing is should I retrofit it or should I restore it? You know what I mean? The fabric is is pretty good shape and it doesn’t smell or anything so I think I can keep that. It might need a new liner. What’s your first instinct about it?

Also, just out of curiosity and for seeds for future projects/tutorials, what’s your favorite knitting basket? What’s your favorite project basket? Do you use your knitting as a decorative motif or do you hide it away when not in use? Or like me, it’s just a pile where ever it ends up?

I found these neat knitting baskets on Flickr while I was hunting around for ideas:

Felted Sweater Yarn Basket

A Yarn Room – I’m so envious , I wish I could have a set up like this in my studio :)

Knitting Basket Cake – yum yum yum!

A Basket Knitting Basket - I love woven baskets – next on the list to try.

Yarn Basket - I bet you could crochet something like this in a snap.

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