Crochet Spider Web Bowl

Black cotton macrame cord or thick cotton thread, approximately 50 m
3.5 mm crochet hook
Fabric stiffener spray or liquid (PVA glue diluted 1:1 with water works as a substitute)
A round bowl, approximately 15 cm diameter, wrapped in cling film as a mould
Yarn needle

Magic ring, 6 sc. [6]. Round 2: increase every stitch. [12]. Round 3: (sc, increase) 6 times. [18]. Round 4: (2 sc, increase) 6 times. [24]. Rounds 1 to 4 form the flat base.
Begin the web mesh. Round 5: (chain 3, skip 1, sc in next st) repeat around, ending with a slip stitch to join. Round 6: (chain 3, sc in next chain space) repeat around. Rounds 7 to 10: repeat round 6. The piece looks like a flat lace doily at this point.
Final edge: sc around the last round of chain spaces to create a firm rim. Fasten off and weave in the tail.
Saturate the piece in fabric stiffener or diluted PVA. Squeeze out the excess. Turn the mould bowl upside down, stretch the crocheted piece over it so the base sits at the top of the mould, and press the sides down to form the bowl shape. Leave to dry completely, at least 2 hours, before removing from the mould. The bowl will feel stiff and hold its shape when dry.
Place the finished bowl on the table right-side up and fill it. If the stiffener smell lingers, leave the bowl in a ventilated spot for an extra hour before using.