{"id":2514,"date":"2022-08-04T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:24:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:24:39","slug":"weaving-basket-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/weaving-basket-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide to Weaving a Handled Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here I have a step-by-step guide taking you through how to weave a rectangular basket with a handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a simple basket pattern, suitable for a beginner. It’s based on my very first basket. I hope you are inspired to try this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If any of the terms are confusing, be sure to take a look at the…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basket Weaving Glossary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a complete guide to all Textile Indie’s basket weaving posts and videos, visit the main Basket Weaving Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials for a handled basket <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The total quantity of materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calculations of feet needed per basket (this is an estimation and may differ depending on the tension used while weaving):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials list for market basket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reed<\/td>Amount<\/td><\/tr>
Flat reed<\/td>43 ft of 3\/4″<\/td><\/tr>
Flat-oval reed<\/td>78 ft of 1\/4″<\/td><\/tr>
Flat-oval reed (rim)<\/td>6 ft of 5\/8″<\/td><\/tr>
Seagrass<\/td>23 ft of #3<\/td><\/tr>
Round reed<\/td>9 ft <\/td><\/tr>
“D” handle<\/td>8″ x 12″ <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The finished basket is 8 x 12 ” at the base.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The basket pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n