2. Chain 3.
3. Put hook through the top of the first double crochet made in the second row. (See No. 4, [page 246].) Fasten chain which is on needle with a slip stitch. (See picture.)
4. Chain 3. Put 2 crochets in each space between the double crochet in the second row. Join last and first stitch with slip stitch.
5. Chain 3.
Put 2 double crochets in the space between the first two clusters of double crochet in the row below. Chain 1.
Continue to end of row. Join with slip stitch.
6. Make 3 more rows in the same way.
7. The next row is made in the same way, except that 2 chains are put between the clusters of stitches.
8. Finish the top of sides with scallops like the ones on the bottom of the basket. (See No. 6.)