Basket weaving

Debbie Blauvelt-
Basket Workshop January 21,2006
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The bottom reeds are called stakes.

Soak stakes 5-10 minutes.

Find the right side (wrong side is more "fuzzy" or hairy)

Mark the center with pencil.

Lay down 4 stakes on each side of center for a total of 9 stakes.

Each side measure about 7"

12" inside.

Arrange the stakes so they are even (forming even squares).

The weavers go around. Start on one side, go around until you pass starting stake...go past 4 stakes and cut weaver.

Start new weaver row on opposite side.
Hold in place with clothespins.

























Bend all the outside reeds /stakes.(Every 2)
Measure the length of a finger and cut.
Tuck the cut end under on the inside of basket.

Cut the inner stakes even with the edge.



Put edge around the top and hold with clothes pins, one inside, one outside. Wedge rope between inner and outer edge.











Wrap reed around the top and fasten under edge.