Basket Weaving 101

Tutorial on weaving a simple basket with flat and round reed start to finish.

[@rashakawa]

Thank you! I've watched dozens of basket videos and yours is the only one that explains how you make the bottom corner. Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent video!

[@DM-pc1hb]

What a nice lady . Apart from learning a new skill , I find her calm ,soothing and relaxed voice , a means of guided meditation. Well done and thumbs up for sure.

[@poonkuzhalyeswaravelu9800]

Thank you so much for sharing this.... great tutorial , you are such a good teacher!

[@jordandejenelle]

Good tutorial. Very clear and understanding. Thanks a lot.

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

This is by far the BEST🏆🎖️101 beginners video on KZbin. Precise, informational tips through out, and encouragement of self-creativity. I had to figure out by trial n error before I came across your video. I could have saved myself a lot of mistakes if I had watched the video first. Thanks, n kudo's to you. I'm only 🙏 after 8 yrs you still have your channel bc I'm subscribing anyway. ❤️

[@1naturaljourney455]

Very thorough and clear instruction in real time. Love this video! Thank you,

[@jakethesnake95]

Thanks for the video, Darlene! I'll have to try this when spring gets here.

[@terrykaczmark2691]

You're a good teacher. Not like many I've seen, who know what they're doing, but don't know how to teach.

[@lisacriswell4011]

I've never seen anything about basket weaving before. This was a great video for a very good introduction to making a basket

[@bpeachoob]

I learn something every time I watch this . Once again , this is great !! Thank you very much .

[@dougalexander7204]

Thank you. I have been twisting zebra grass into dyed cordage and want to weave it into baskets. Your videographic edutainment was great to give me ideas how to do this. Thanks again and take care.

[@chayaharris6885]

You're a great teacher! Thanks for this video.

[@tyedye571]

This looks fun! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the demo.

[@michelle8967]

How wonderful, thank you! Perfect tutorial ❤

[@ms.5779]

This video is old but still timely..great teacher with helpful tips. Thank you

[@SmillyDonut]

This was an excellent tutorial. Great introduction to basket weaving that makes it seem very doable.

[@cathymoseschadwick6634]

Thanks for making & sharing this great tutorial. You are an excellent instructor. I LOVE you sweet lil' natural basket.

[@soulsonart]

Hi Cathy that looks like fun . Love you Sheilagh

[@Alisha_79]

Thank you for such a great video with clear instructions and showing it clearly!

[@bpeachoob]

That's great ! The information is going to come in handy for me and my client . I'm a senior companion for CHS and were going to have a bring your own crafts one day a week . This will be great ! Thank you very much .

[@veryreticent]

Many tips that were not included in my kit instructions, thank you!

[@jsmith3980]

Thank you for this video, it's so helpful.

[@earndoggy]

Great video! We can see what you're doing and your explanations are very clear. Well done!.

[@alekzandrmendyk779]

No she’s not explaining it

[@alekzandrmendyk779]

Please explain it to me please

[@alekzandrmendyk779]

Sir

[@mintbrownieangelfish-6114]

@@alekzandrmendyk779 So, the comment is 4 years old. They're not going to respond to you even if you spam. And, she was pretty clear in how she does the steps. If things were unclear you can watch the video a couple more times. If you still need help you can comment and say something like "Hey, I need a little more help at 12:03. why is she wrapping this way? When I do it it ends up loose" (I just spitballed that, the link isn't probably going to make sense with the question, but the format is good). Or, there's tons of basketweaving videos on youtube you could look at to fill in the gaps. If you're younger than having someone older with you could help a lot.

[@poddelta24]

Thank you so much for making and posting this video!

[@sowmyaj5331]

you were so patient...cant wait to try..........

[@morganmayes360]

GREAT video! :) Will watch it often :)

[@Gyppor]

Interesting video, very well presented!

[@anotheronlineperson]

Thanks for putting up this tutorial. It's probabl y one of the only one I can find on youtube so thanks. :D

[@ruthtaveras9419]

You are amazing at basket weaving

[@kendallgreenewalt5044]

She is so cute, such a doll!

[@paulgranger6887]

Wonderful instructional video. I decided that I would like to make baskets about 10 years ago. So for several years, I simply observed them. Last week, I received my first package of reed material; 3/8" wide. I took four pieces to make 8 spokes and held them together with a stitch of thread. I tried to start threading the 3/8th" read around the center. That didnt work. So I started at the top of the basket and made a rim and clothes pinned it to my spokes, my 8 spokes. After 3-4 rows, I realized that each spoke had all overs or all unders. Having an odd number of spokes didn't occur to me. So, I went back and started an alternate row on the second row and ran it between each layer of the original row. So, from top to bottom, there are two rows, the over-under-over row, and beneath it, the under-over-under row. When I got to the turn from side to bottom, I slit the 3/8th" lengthwise to 3/16th to make the transition easier. It was a tough go! But now I have found your youtube channel and I am thankful. I have found a wealth of useful knowledge in this first video and look forward to more. I hope you found my story amusing. I like to laugh at myself, especially once I have finally found the proper path to knowledge. Thank you for haring your knowledge and wisdom. - Paul

[@qupias610]

Have to agree with you. Very good teaching.

[@creativejuice123]

Hello - an art supply catalog like Sax or Dick Blick should have it. You can also look for basket kits in your local craft supply store to see if you like the process before you buy in bulk.

[@ElizabethW70]

I Love the way You Describe and Show How to Make a Basket. You are Very Descriptive, Thank you. Sometimes, I Need to Make a Small Bird Nest, "In a Hurry? And IF I Don't Have Any Reed?.. Also, "They Like a Cover?" Do You Have a "KZbin Video" Showing "How To".. Using the Other Materials..... (that You Mention in This Video).... Instead of Reed? Like a Good, "Non- Toxic," Clean, Strong,Material to Use to Make a Small Bird Nest? And, "In a Hurry,"....Like in One Night? Also, Showing... "How To Make" A Basket Cover? I'm thinking that I Would Tie off a Few Spokes for the Front Entrance for the Birds. Then, Continue One Side of Spokes, (that I Start with Being Longer), Then Weave it, Bending The Spokes, Slightly, as I Weave It Towards the Other Side. That's My Idea from Watching & Listening to You?!?.lol So What I'm Really Asking You is... "If You Have Made a Video Showing...... "How To"...Make a.. "Hooded, Small Bird Nest?" & "With Recycled Material?"...I May Have on Hand...for an "Oops!".."NEED NOW!" A (Hooded) Small Bird's Nest? Thank you, So Much. Your "Basket Weaving, 101" Video,was Recommended for Me and You have Taught me Alot About Basket Weaving and I'd like to Learn More from You,....So, I Subscribed, Right Away! Then I Needed to Ask You About More of Your Videos.. Esp, Bird Nests? Again, Thank You.

[@creativejuice123]

Thank you!

[@dchubad]

great video, it's a shame you don't live near me in the UK because i'd ask you to make all my nesting baskets for my finches lol thanks for sharing :)

[@cawag98]

Thanks. I watched at 2x speed and it was great still.

[@Nancytoday]

People don't generally like to weave one step at a time, but to weave all the way around and then pushing it down afterwards. Good pointer.

[@ekghyandriyanto5197]

your video very helpful

[@leahgranil3309]

Very interesting to learn

[@wigwam5409]

thank you!

[@creativejuice123]

Yes, you would just start turning up the spokes almost immediately after twining.

[@Nancytoday]

If you upright the stakes backwards, against the curve of the stakes, it will have a better base to stand upon. Unless you're going to put a foot on it.

[@Luciffrit]

So if you wanted the basket to curve outwards at some point then you would just work in reverse? So putting pressure from the inside, pushing the spokes out?

[@Nancytoday]

I love the embellishments on the table beside you at the beginning. I used maidenhair fern in mine once. Very pretty effect! Are you a potter as well? I like the pen holder on the wall behind you!

[@creativejuice123]

I have a degree in pottery and also love to collect it.

[@Sonturist]

NancyToday it's amazing how people share similar groups of interests

[@alirogers1660]

Hi ! I am really interested in making this basket for a school project. Would you mind giving me a list of materials and where i can get them from, for the basket? Thanks!

[@creativejuice123]

yes, any large eyed needle - a plastic child's needle works great since it will flex when you go under a reed!

[@creativejuice123]

The better technique would be to weave very loosely - still tuck down but leave plenty of slack. This will allow the spokes to flare out. Once it begins to go that way, when you weave to the inside you can put pressure on if you want the basket to curve out more dramatically.

[@brianonthego]

Very nice. looks therapeutic. Are there artistic cultural design basket kits? would be so cool to make a basket to put on the shelf. Can you use some baskets for purpose, food etc?

[@Nancytoday]

Glocked 17 yes of course. Just make them bigger. There are many materials to use. B

[@brianonthego]

NancyToday I need to learn more about this. Thanks.

[@creativejuice123]

Any type of sturdy vine would work - supple twiggs might, but they would not be very long. Maybe try bamboo shoots if it grows in your area. Rafia would work, but would make a softer basket. Good luck!

[@plumtucker9514]

I've been collecting green Bitter sweet shoots about half cm thick with chip board from cereal boxes to try and replicate your methods. I use a damp towel to get the cereal box looser. So far I've only made a baskets for a miniature garden, I'm hoping when I'm more confident I'll splurge erg on proper materials. Thanks again for the tutorial and tips!

[@Luciffrit]

Understood. I was thinking of those baskets which mimic a clay vase in appearance. So they bulge at the base then come in again before flaring out at the mouth.

[@vicentinavivi2683]

Perfeito👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@venusdecastro4425]

thank you

[@bandivishali5477]

Venus DeCastro tq mam you showed video very clearly eeven Iwant to try mam

[@stevemac8956]

How do you tuck in the twined yarn?

[@creativejuice123]

Push the needle under the rows of yarn, then thread the yarn on the needle. Push through and out of the last row of yarn. Good luck!

[@jessicas2468]

What size flat and round reed did you use for this basket?

[@creativejuice123]

It is 1/2 inch flat Reed and I am not sure what size round . Probably 1/8. Thanks for watching!

[@jenwaddell9632]

Really cool. U should check out leona waddells video on old time basket weaving. Shes my kids mamaw in kentucky. I think youd enjoy it!😃

[@micheleh5269]

Can you use stain?

[@creativejuice123]

Yes Michele; stain, dye or thinned down paint.

[@marcellawynja2372]

have you tried to use a bend upholistry needle? Might be easier to hide you cord.

[@creativejuice123]

Great idea!

[@3boysrus2012]

I'm a beginner Where do you suggest I get my supplies and what should I get? Thank you You have a new subscriber.. God bless you

[@creativejuice123]

Try to find a kit online for a small basket - it will have everything you need and you can see if you like the process!

[@3boysrus2012]

@@creativejuice123 Ok thank you

[@delanabills-jones7689]

Nancy , are you still on KZbin??

[@artesany6133]

More basket weaving here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jobJYpKqYtaAjrc

[@jaclynrachellec]

I have the "basket weaving bug."

[@heywoodjablomi5347]

I effed mine up so I burned it.

[@ChuckAKitty666]

Heywood Jablomi 😂😂😂

[@rockthesix7393]

Im seriously in need of a life. Wow!!!

[@derekstrouse4421]

Same here

[@georgeanno]

Seems like you are going the wrong direction.... think clockwise would be easier.

[@louisemissouri4410]

Go to the library and get a book. This video is for the hobbiest not someone wanting to sell their work.

[@lizworthy5828]

She didn't finish anything.

[@121fuldc]

no thank you

[@explozivac]

Great video for third graders and Americans - insultingly detailed and boring for all others...

[@explozivac]

Liberty Infinite - I see, you are a third grader too... and an American perhaps?

[@cattleNhay]

Lol.. Americans idiots= our entertainment :-)