Crochet lends itself very well to making pots, bowls and holders. Firstly, it’s very easy to work in the round and secondly, it’s easy to make a dense, sturdy fabric that stands up on its own.
To make a firm pot or bowl, you want to create as dense a fabric as possible. You do this by using a smaller hook than suggested for the yarn you are using, and by carefully choosing the fibre in the yarn. Yarns that are quite stiff to begin with work best, such as wire, cotton, paper or cord. In terms of the stitches to use, double crochet or slip stitching are the best for making pots and bowls, as they create the firmest fabric.
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