Basket weaving is almost as old as human history, taking fibres from the landscape and creating something useful, practical and beautiful. There are many many variations of materials to use, stitches, designs, techniques and processes. Sometimes I look at the beautiful baskets I use for taking to

Basket weaving is almost as old as human history, taking fibres from the landscape and creating something useful, practical and beautiful. There are many many variations of materials to use, stitches, designs, techniques and processes. Sometimes I look at the beautiful baskets I use for taking to

Use simple techniques for an amazing result! - by Melissa King

Handmade recycled paper base woven piece. The base is hand made using recycled paper. The natural colour of the paper base is a beautiful aqua turquoise with an over treatment of gold sheen then sealed. Woven in around the top of the piece are shells. They are coloured in many shades of earthy tones, browns, oranges & creams. I collected them on beautiful Boonwurrung country. The woven section is made with natural raffia. The piece is 195mm tall & it’s 300mm across at the widest point. I’ve put many hours of work into this beautiful one of a kind mixed media piece. I’m a proud wathaurong woman, constantly learning about my culture. Carrying on the traditional ways of my ancestors through weaving 🖤💛❤️ Thank you for looking at my work, l have other weaves available, please check my other items. Please ask all questions before making your purchase

I use the braid weave in several of my patterns: Braid Obsession, Braided Miniatures, Wisconsin Wine Basket and Whispers. The three strand braid weave is one of my favorite basket weaving techniques to teach. In my recent Whispers classes, I have been asked to post a tutorial on the braid weave – so here it is. When I […]

This sisal, woven bread basket is handmade by our artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda in East Africa. The women hand-dye sisal fibers and weave them into these beautiful works of art. Use this basket to serve breads or as a centerpiece. It also comes with a string attached at the top so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, you can combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a wall collage. Size: 11" Long, 7" Wide, 2.5" Care Instructions: -Made of natural fibers and grass; do not submerge or wash with water. -If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe the basket clean

Basket weaving is almost as old as human history, taking fibres from the landscape and creating something useful, practical and beautiful. There are many many variations of materials to use, stitches, designs, techniques and processes. Sometimes I look at the beautiful baskets I use for taking to

This sisal, woven basket is approximately 8" in diameter and woven by our artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda. The women extract the sisal fibers from agave plants, then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. The sisal is woven around sweetgrass, a fragrant grass with a subtle sweetness. Each sisal Rwandan basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as art. You can combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a feature wall collage.  Color: Blues, White

Learning how to make a small lauhala basket will enable you to do other projects including coverings for drinking glasses, flasks and even a simple hat.

Dive into the intricate world of basketry with our guide on weaving techniques for basket making. Explore traditional and modern methods to craft stunning, handwoven baskets.

ludzie wspaniałomyślnie przynoszą mi pod drzwi mieszkania makulaturę, ja kręcę, kręcę, kręcę a następnie plotę, plotę, plotę. i Kręci mnie bardzo to "recylkingowanie" i polecam tą czynność wszystkim.

Discover 7 essential tips to kickstart your basket weaving journey. From selecting the right tools to mastering basic techniques, dive into the art of creating beautiful woven baskets with our comprehensive guide.

Wall Basket, Wall Basket Decor, Boho Wall Decor, Woven Wall Basket, Hanging Wall Baskets, Basket Wall Decor Wall Mounted Basket Wall Baskets These baskets are made from sisal and sweet grass then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. This sisal basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as wall art. You can also combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a collage display. They are just the right size for a centerpiece, fruit/nut bowl, wall hanging, hold jewelry or display on a shelf or dressing table. It is also a Perfect gift for a girlfriend, mum or sister or, for a stylish friend who appreciates ethically made home-ware and art. Safe to use with food Dimensions: Depth= 4 inches Diameter= 12 inches. *Real colors may differ from their appearance on your computer screen. They are ready for shipping. ***WE ship the baskets via DHL Express which takes 3-4 business days for them to be delivered.*** ***CARE INSTRUCTIONS*** Do not submerge or wash with water. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe the basket clean. *****Thank you very much for visiting and happy shopping!!!

We are absolutely enamored with these stunning Adirondack Backpack Baskets. The woven pattern and shoulder straps make theses basket a beautifully crafted piece that will create an unbelievable look wherever they go. Take our backpack baskets on a picnic or beach trip, or hang them on a wall or door filled with cotton stems, greenery, or any other fitting seasonal accent elements. SPECIFICATIONS  Made of:           Chipwood Dimensions:     16" H x 12.5" W x 10" D, 12" H x 10" W x 7.5" D Shipping & Returns ships in 3 to 15 business days Shipping Policy Return Policy Pick-Up Policy

Colors: Tan, Purple, Lilac, Peach, White Diameter: ~8" This sisal, woven bowl is handmade by our artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda in East Africa. The women grow their own sisal plants, extract the fibers, then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. This sisal basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as wall art. You can also combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a collage display.

I just love how easy they are to make and you only need one material, wool rope! Once you know the basics of making a woven rope basket, the possibilities are pretty much endless. You can play with different basket forms and shapes, changing colors, mixing up materials, adding fun elements like tassels or pom-poms, etc. I tried to make this tutorial as understandable as possible, with tons of pictures. Any other visual learners around here?! Let’s begin! What You’ll Need 17 yards of 5mm felted wool rope I used felted wool rope from my shop in the color sea spray Bowl or basket for a mold Scissors Tape measure *this tutorial uses 5mm rope, but you can use it for the 10mm rope too, I would just double the lengths of the rope and size of the mold. Step 1. Cut the rope into warp and weft pieces. For the warp you’ll need 12, 18” strands. For the weft you’ll need 11 yards divided in half, but still connected. Make a slipknot in the middle and separately wind each end into a ball. Step 2. Group the 12 warp strands into 6 pairs. Step 3. Arrange three pairs of strands horizontally and parallel to each other. Interlace each vertical pair alternatively over and under the horizontal pairs. Ensure that the woven square forms at the midpoint of all the pairs. Carefully tighten the square to the fullest extent possible. It’s like lattice work on a pie! Step 4. Take a piece of scrap yarn and tie a knot on the leftmost strand among the vertical pairs of rope. It serves as a helpful marker for the starting point of each weaving round. Step 5. Now take your weft rope that has been wound into two balls, undoing the slipknot and placing the center of the rope around the pair where you tied the marker knot. Step 6. Let's begin the weaving process by maneuvering around the warp spokes. Take the two lengths of weft yarn and twist or twine them around each pair of yarn warp. Here's how it works: as you transition to a new pair of warp strands, bring the lower strand up and the upper strand down, creating a twist or twine effect. Continue this pattern as you move around the warp pairs. It's important to keep an eye on the weft balls of yarn as you weave. Every several rotations, pause to untangle and straighten the bundles of weft. This will ensure a smooth weaving experience and help maintain the neatness of your project. Step 7. Keep weaving around the square, which is gradually transforming into a circle, as you continue twining the two yarn lengths around each pair of warp strands. While you weave, tighten the center. Make sure to adjust and tighten the initial round or two of weft as necessary to maintain a uniform and snug weaving pattern. This process will help create a well-crafted base for your basket. Step 8. Once you’ve woven a circle that fits the base of your mold, place it on your upside down mold, so that your basket can start to take shape. Step 9. As you go around the circle, pull the weft threads snuggly against the mold's shape. This will help the woven piece match the shape of the mold. When transitioning from flat to vertical, pull the diameter of these rounds tightly enough to turn it vertically, but not too tight that the base pops off. Once you've safely made it around the corner, keep weaving and tightening the weft for a snug fit around the mold. Step 10. Once you've twined the warp pairs four times around (use your knot as a reference for the start of a round), it's time to twine each warp strand individually. Continue the pattern around the circle, treating each warp thread separately. Step 11. Once you reach the desired height for your basket, take the woven piece off the mold and flip it over. Trim the weft ends, leaving about 4 inches. Take each end and tuck it beneath the weft rows' channel where it hangs. Tuck the excess length inside the basket. Step 12. To complete the warp ends, take each warp strand and bring it behind the one to its left. Then, guide it down the weft channel of the next warp thread (which is two spaces over from its starting point). Make sure to pass it under at least 3 or 4 strands for a secure hold. Again, tuck the remaining length inside the basket. Step 13. Tighten each warp end to tidy up the braid along the top edge of the basket. Feel free to adjust the shape of the basket to your liking, making small adjustments if needed. Step 14. Trim the extra lengths from the ends inside the basket. Then boom, you have your very own woven basket!! I had so much fun making these and have a bunch of ideas in my head for similar projects that I can’t wait to make! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and it inspires you to make some baskets and bowls with felted wool rope! You can shop the 10mm wool rope here, and the 5mm here. Pin this post for later and tag me on Instagram @pineroseandco so I can see what you make!

Wall Basket, Wall Basket Decor, Boho Wall Decor, Woven Wall Basket, Hanging Wall Baskets, Basket Wall Decor Wall Mounted Basket Wall Baskets These baskets are made from banana raffia which is hand-dyed and woven into these beautiful works of art. This sisal basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as wall art. You can also combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a collage display. They are just the right size for a centerpiece, fruit/nut bowl, wall hanging, hold jewelry or display on a shelf or dressing table. It is also a Perfect gift for a girlfriend, mum or sister or, for a stylish friend who appreciates ethically made home-ware and art. Safe to use with food Dimensions: 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches & 14 inches. Colors- Orange / burnt orange & natural color of the banana raffia. *Real colors may differ from their appearance on your computer screen. They are ready for shipping. ***WE ship the baskets via DHL Express which takes 3-4 business days for them to be delivered.*** ***CARE INSTRUCTIONS*** Do not submerge or wash with water. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe the basket clean. *****Thank you very much for visiting and happy shopping!!!

African Woven Wall Baskets Set, Small African Baskets, Woven Wall Baskets, Christmas gift, African basket wall decor, Raffia bowl These baskets are made from sisal and sweetgrass then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. These sisal basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as wall art. You can also combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a collage display. They are just the right size for a centerpiece, fruit bowl, wall hanging, hold jewelry or display on a shelf or dressing table. They are also a Perfect gift for a girlfriend, mum or sister or, for a stylish friend who appreciates ethically made home-ware and art. Safe to use with food. The price is for a set of 3 baskets. Dimensions: Depth= 4 inches / 10.5 cm Diameter= 12 inches / 30.5 cm They are ready for shipping. ***WE ship the baskets via DHL Express which takes 3-4 business days for them to be delivered.*** ***CARE INSTRUCTIONS*** Do not submerge or wash with water. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe the basket clean. *****Thank you very much for visiting and happy shopping!!!

Anne Bowers is a skilled basketmaker from West Virginia. Ribbed basketry is her specialty and she shared her expertise at the Central ...

This last September I jumped at the chance to take a class in Burkina weave with Anne Mette. She was visiting Lene, at Lakeshore Willows. I was late to find out about Anne Mette’s classes so I quickly signed up for this opportunity to learn a weave that not many people have done. Burkina weave co

***** Instant Download - Pattern Only ***** This pattern is for instructions to weave a market style basket with a woven base. You must be familiar with basic basket weaving techniques. The PDF pattern (in English) is available for download once payment has cleared. Price is for the pattern only and NOT FOR THE FINISHED BASKET. A download link will be provided immediately after the order is processed and payment is confirmed. Additionally, a link to download will be emailed to you automatically. "Baby Paisley" is the offspring of the larger, mama sized market basket. This smaller version is still amply sized for most any Farmer's Market venture. 32 photos walk you through each step of the corner detail, as well as the handle double X and Butterfly Knot. Skill level: Intermediate Approximate Dimensions:Rim: 6 1/2" x 14 1/2"Height to Rim: 4 1/2" ©Bright Expectations LLC / Becky Bechtel Due to the nature of digital downloads, this pattern may not be returned or exchanged. All sales are final.  DIGITAL FILES PERSONAL TERMS OF USE Thanks for choosing a pattern by Bright Expectations LLC. By purchasing or downloading a pattern from Bright Expectations, you are purchasing a license to use the pattern for PERSONAL use and agree to the following terms: All digital images and/or sample images contained within are Copyright © Becky Bechtel / Bright Expectations LLC, and all rights reserved. Each pattern is for your personal use only and is not to be redistributed in any way, used for commercial purposes, or claimed as your own. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO? :: You may use the pattern for weaving baskets for your personal use. Individualize them as you wish by altering colors, size, and/or design pattern.  Be creative and be inspired. :: You may create a basket and sell it at your local art or craft fair, the holiday bazaar at your church, or donate it for the fundraiser down at your child's school as long as credit is given to Bright Expectations as the basket designer. :: You may print a hard copy of the pattern for your own personal use. If that pattern becomes unusable, by all means, print another one. :: Want to show off your new basket?  Go right ahead, but give a girl some credit! You may submit a photo of your finished basket using Bright Expectations patterns to web sites (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Stumbleupon, Twitter, etc.), magazines or other publications as long as proper credit is given to Bright Expectations.   A credit with a link back to my website must be displayed (www.brightexpectationsbaskets.com). WHAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DO: :: No sharing please!  You may not provide a copy, share or distribute any pattern to any other individual or business. That means don’t forward in an email or newsgroup, post on a basketry website, or save to a thumb drive and take to your dear Aunt Martha. :: This pattern or any of the pictures contained within is not for commercial use. Nope, none, zip, zero, zilch. That goes for a trademark, design-mark, business name, service mark or logo. You can’t use any part of any pattern for commercial purposes - even if it’s for an item that won’t be sold. That means no brochures, web sites, business cards and the likes. You may not use any pictures for any product or project that will be sold or otherwise used to try and make a buck. You can't make copies of the pattern and pass out to all of your weaver friends at the local guild to save them the small fee of purchasing their own pattern.  Teaching a class and want to use one of my patterns but don't want to buy one for each student?  Well, let me know and we'll see if we can work something out for a quantity discount. :: Don’t tell anyone (not even the newbie in your basket weaving group that you would like to impress with your weaving skills) that the pattern and/or designs are your own, no matter if you change them up a bit, add to them, or take from them.  :: You may NOT weave an exact basket like the design is portrayed on the pattern and proceed to sell the basket on Etsy or through any venue that Bright Expectations also markets finished baskets. That's not good for me or you - and plus, it's just plain rude. Compiling the details for a basket weaving pattern along with good pictures is not a small task.  I want to share the love of weaving with lots of people.  I would just appreciate giving credit where credit is due and I appreciate your cooperation.  Have fun and happy weaving!!

Colorful handwoven baskets for storage This handwoven, Fair Trade Guacamaya storage basket adds a unique touch to any home. With its colorful, rustic-contemporary design, this basket is a great addition to any kitchen, bedroom or living room. Enhance your home decor with this one-of-a-kind piece. Our medium woven basket is an ideal basket to use for storage of children's toys and serve as a beautiful display on any shelf. This line of storage and decorative baskets were hand woven by a woman artisan cooperative from the Boyaca region of Colombia. Handwoven using a coil basket weaving technique, each individual basket is one of a kind in that no other is equal in design, making each basket special handmade treasures. 8" x 5"* *Natural variations in size may occur 100% natural un-dyed and dyed fique from Colombia Fique is a Colombian fiber commonly used for rug and basket weaving. The fiber comes from the family of agave plants, and like hemp, it does not need any fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Making this fiber an natural organic fiber. It is also a fiber that needs very little water to grow, making it a very resourceful fiber and a great sustainable option for natural fibers. For the best lifetime of fique baskets is to keep them dry and indoors. Avoid submerging in water. If used as a planter, I recommend using it as a cache basket, and not as the direct container of soil & water. If using outdoors, I would recommend in a covered porch/roofed area. Excessive direct exposure to sun could cause natural wear/discoloration over time, but it would take a really long time for that to happen! less

I have spent most of the last several weeks in the studio, avoiding our wet, cool summer and the mosquito filled woods. It’s fine with me, the studio is my happy place. I have been weaving, writing proposals and patterns, filling kit orders, working on a tutorial, finishing baskets, playing with paper and dyeing reed. […]

Colorful handwoven baskets for storage This handwoven, Fair Trade Guacamaya storage basket adds a unique touch to any home. With its colorful, rustic-contemporary design, this basket is a great addition to any kitchen, bedroom or living room. Enhance your home decor with this one-of-a-kind piece. Our medium woven basket is an ideal basket to use for storage of children's toys and serve as a beautiful display on any shelf. This line of storage and decorative baskets were hand woven by a woman artisan cooperative from the Boyaca region of Colombia. Handwoven using a coil basket weaving technique, each individual basket is one of a kind in that no other is equal in design, making each basket special handmade treasures. 8" x 5"* *Natural variations in size may occur 100% natural un-dyed and dyed fique from Colombia Fique is a Colombian fiber commonly used for rug and basket weaving. The fiber comes from the family of agave plants, and like hemp, it does not need any fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Making this fiber an natural organic fiber. It is also a fiber that needs very little water to grow, making it a very resourceful fiber and a great sustainable option for natural fibers. For the best lifetime of fique baskets is to keep them dry and indoors. Avoid submerging in water. If used as a planter, I recommend using it as a cache basket, and not as the direct container of soil & water. If using outdoors, I would recommend in a covered porch/roofed area. Excessive direct exposure to sun could cause natural wear/discoloration over time, but it would take a really long time for that to happen! less

This sisal, woven basket is approximately 12" in diameter and handmade by our artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda. The women hand-dye sisal and weave them into these beautiful works of art. The sisal is woven around sweetgrass, a fragrant grass with a subtle sweetness. Each sisal Rwandan basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as art. You can combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a feature wall collage. By purchasing this basket, you are providing a source of income for women weavers in Rwanda, which in turn helps them to raise healthy families, improve their living conditions, and better their community. Colors: Orange, Tan, White Diameter: ~12"

This is a pair of really beautiful and sturdy matching pine needed woven baskets. The baskets are made by very tightly weaving pine needs, that are then coiled and formed into a beautiful an interesting basket weave pattern. With scalloped edge, braided pine needle upper boarder, these round & braided baskets are interesting and classically beautiful. These baskets are very strong & sturdy (not flimsy), they hold their shape and have very strong sides that do not bend or flop over. These baskets were made to last a long time. One basket has a very small area of very slight ware on upper edge, the other baskets is like new. Otherwise, these baskets are in EUC. Measurements of Individual Basket: Height: 2 1/2 inches Width: 8 inches Weight: 7 oz I have many more beautiful Vintage, Antiques and Mid Century Modern items in my shop! Please visit https://awhileagovintage.etsy.com BUSINESS & SHIPPING POLICY-READ BEFORE PURCHASE: All sales are final. NO refunds, NO returns, NO canceling the order. I do my best to accurately describe the item and provide quality pictures. Zoom into pics to see item details and carefully read item description, before you purchase. These are vintage, pre-owned items, which means there may be normal ware, normal flaws, normal manufacturers imperfections, normal age related staining. If there is, I do my best to describe & show in the listing. I don’t attempt cleaning/restoration on items, keeping item authentic and to prevent unintended damage. Convo me if you need more product information before purchasing. Make sure you Love It! I pack & ship soon after receiving an order. I use clean, recycled packaging material, including newspaper. I cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items through the mail. I pack extremely well and fragile items have insurance through USPS. If there is damage, you must file a claim on USPS.com website.

Wall Basket, Wall Basket Decor, Boho Wall Decor, Woven Wall Basket, Hanging Wall Baskets, Basket Wall Decor Wall Mounted Basket Wall Baskets These baskets are made from sisal and sweet grass then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. This sisal basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as wall art. You can also combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a collage display. They are just the right size for a centerpiece, fruit/nut bowl, wall hanging, hold jewelry or display on a shelf or dressing table. It is also a Perfect gift for a girlfriend, mum or sister or, for a stylish friend who appreciates ethically made home-ware and art. Safe to use with food Dimensions: Depth= 4 inches Diameter= 12 inches. *Real colors may differ from their appearance on your computer screen. They are ready for shipping. ***WE ship the baskets via DHL Express which takes 3-4 business days for them to be delivered.*** ***CARE INSTRUCTIONS*** Do not submerge or wash with water. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe the basket clean. *****Thank you very much for visiting and happy shopping!!!

Felt weave baskets are a beautiful and practical addition to any home. Handcrafted from natural wool fibers on a wire frame, these baskets are both durable and soft to the touch. It is perfect for storing a wide range of items, from toys to trinkets. What sets felt weave baskets apart from other types of baskets is the unique texture and appearance of the felted wool. The wool fibers are woven together in a traditional method to create a sturdy and dense material that is both flexible and strong.  This listing is for one felt weave basket, the toys are not included and only illustrates usage of the basket. This felt weave basket is available in different colours, check out our felt baskets and bowls.  Product Details - Ethically hand-felted from 100% New Zealand wool - Coloured with azo-free dye, safe for children and pets - Diameter: 23cm - Height: 10cm - Weight: 260g Visit us at TaraTreasures.com to see more products. Instagram and Facebook: @taratreasures

Bring the magic of handcrafted artisan home decor to your home. Binga Baskets (commonly known as Tonga Baskets) are made using ilala palm, a shrub autochthonous to the region surrounding Binga Village, Zimbabwe. Women are behind the production of these woven beauties, in the Tonga Craft Centre, where basket weaving and other exported crafts are a way for women to sustain themselves and their families in a region prone to drought and poverty. Taking up to two weeks to weave, depending on the size, these perfectly imperfect ethnic baskets are like a work of art. Each piece is completely one of a kind, with different weave patterns, colours and sizes.  Read more about the story behind the Binga Baskets on the blog. Please note that colour, shape or pattern variations are not defects but an integral part of the authenticity of the product. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and handmade from natural materials that should be handled with care. Only one basket is included in the price.   Product specifications Size 46-55cm Colour Natural Material Palm leave Origin Zimbabwe

This sisal, woven basket is approximately 8" in diameter and woven by our artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda. The women hand-dye and weave sisal into these beautiful works of art. The sisal is woven around sweetgrass, a fragrant grass with a subtle sweetness. Each sisal Rwandan basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as art. You can combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a feature wall collage.  Color: Tan, Black

Camp Verdugo Oaks in Castaic, CA, hosted the 2009 Griffin Dyeworks Fiber Retreat. From our previous blog, you caught some glimpses of wonderful activities we as a family engaged in. One of them, an ancient craft practiced throughout the world, was basket weaving! In the hands of a masterful craftsperson, flat and round reeds of assorted widths and diameters and seagrasses are trasnformed into works of functional art. Basket weaver extraordinaire Therese Calhoun (stylish ripped jeans below) taught a group of eager students how to make two types of baskets, the Irish Potato Basket, and the Egg Basket. Therese explained to us that basket weaving is the one craft that cannot be accomplished by automation and is largely still only accomplished by human hands. Here, Therese is showing the first part of the Egg Basket, beginning with two flat hoops set perpendicularly, intersecting at the middle. Daddy and Ricky both created an Egg Basket. Sitting side by side on a worn rug, they shared clippers, and some valuable father-and-son time. When the hoops were in place, which would become the rim and handle of the basket, the next step was to create the "God's eye." Using a flat 1/4 inch reed, which has been soaking in water to maintain its workabilty, a criss-crossing pattern is made at the junction of the two hoops. Next, round reeds with a diameter of about 3/8" were cut to desired lengths to create the cradle of the basket. The ends of these "ribs" were inserted into the God's eye, and one can see the form of the basket taking shape. Then, the weaving begins! Round reeds of various diameters are saturated in water. The longer they sit in water the better, as they can split or crack easily as they are woven. Lengths between 5 feet and 7 feet were used and woven into the ribs, with the ends tucked into the weaving. Additional ribs are added to maintain a tight weave, and to give it structural strength. This part of the project took time and patience. Each length of reed must be worked quickly as it dries fast. It also sucks moisture from the hands. Last year, one of the students took her basket to the camp pool, reeds and all, to keep them wet as she wove in her bathing suit! Daddy, determined to finish his basket, had stayed up until 1 AM Sunday early morning. The camp was tranquil, the crafters were all asleep, and with a mountain lion possibly lurking at the edge of the shadows, Daddy wove in the dim light of a lamp. He wondered if a mountain lion shared the same curiosity as domestic cats with a ball of yarn, because from far away, the coiled reeds and the ends of the reeds, flailing in the air as he wove, looked awfully enticing! That Sunday morning, after breakfast, Daddy completed his basket with seagrass wrapped around the handle. Ricky had just a bit more to do with his basket, and Therese suggested some interesting alternatives to use for weaving such as strips of denim and fibers. All in all, the basket weaving was a wonderful class. Certainly, it is a craft that is timeless, and its true artisans like Therese will continue to create beautiful works. Daddy and Ricky are proud of their creations, and will always remember the time spent together weaving baskets.