Just picked up this pattern and will be starting this one shortly! Can't wait! Will look great on my pear shape! Using a beautiful Merino blend wool for this - recycled yarn from a thrift store find! In total $16 sweater with yarn and pattern!! Woot!
★ Les Tissus Colbert: Kelly's Corner: tutorial on making crocheted baskets. Blog in German but Google Translate helps--i think an intermediately skilled crocheter could suss out how to do this.