Over Two, Under One: Weaving a Reed Basket

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January/February 1983
By Flor Hoppe 
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To wrap each side handle, run a long, pliable No. 2 weaver under the border from the inside to the outside at point A (Fig. 16). Then weave the end to the left and in behind spoke B, and use the long end to wrap the handle as shown in Fig. 16 and Photo 6, following the arrows. Now — easy does it — keep the first loop that goes through the basket at the right end of the handle to the handle's left, adding subsequent wrappings to the right of that loop . . . and be sure the first loop at the left end of the handle is on the handle's right, while you add subsequent wrappings to the left. When the handle is completely wrapped, weave the ends away under the border.

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Since reed is a porous material, you might want to use a polyurethane finish on your basket after it's dried. Whether you seal the surface or not, however, the reed can be scrubbed in mild soapy water if it gets a bit dirty.

Baskets are not only beautiful . . . they can help us better understand our history. When you make your own, you not only create something lovely and useful for the present and the future, but take part in the continuing story of human inspiration, endeavor, and sensitivity with every strand you weave.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You'll find more information on making baskets in MOTHER'S Book of Handicraft Projects. Purchase a copy at your newsstand, or order one — for $3.95 plus 95¢ shipping and handling — from Mother's Bookshelf ® , 105 Stoney Mountain Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791.

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