{"id":3670,"date":"2022-07-19T16:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/?p=3670"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:28:59","slug":"how-to-weave-a-closed-basket-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/how-to-weave-a-closed-basket-base\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Weave a Closed Basket Base"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The closed basket base<\/strong> is a fundamental basket weaving technique, offering aesthetic appeal and structural integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Visit the main Basket Weaving Page for a complete guide to all Textile Indie’s basket weaving posts and videos.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a closed basket base?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A closed basket base is the bottom of a basket, woven so there are no gaps between stakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closed base baskets are best for carrying and storing small items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer a basket with maximum breathability, consider an open base basket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Closed base market basket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use the directions below to create a closed base for your basketAll other steps areps explained and demonstrated in my Step-by-Step Guide to Weaving a Handled Basket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitute the following instructions for the open base instructions described in the handled basket tutorial <\/a>to create a closed base version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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