Basket weaving tutorial. Finishing a willow basket, top border ( 4 behind 2)

Clear description of how to finish the top border in a basket, a 4 behind 2 border. Watch as I make the border and take you through the tutorial teaching you how to do the same.
I am a full-time basket maker and artist living in Tipperary, Ireland with my family. Off-grid in the forest on a mountain.
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[@basketmama71]

PLEASE cut the music. I much rather hear your voice and the chicken. Your skill is amazing. Love watching your videos.

[@HannaVanAelst]

I have another video without music.

[@Arome62]

@@HannaVanAelst do you have a link to it or its title?

[@paintmebaby]

Great tutorial Hanna, splendidly explained. I love the chicken, she gives an air of authenticity to the rural craft . Thanks, nigel.

[@andreawest7584]

This is just the 2nd video of yours that I've watched and I've learned so much. I love how you refer to the reeds as "this guy". Your baskets are beautiful.

[@brigitgraham6277]

Really clear instructions. Hopefully my struggle finishing off will be a thing of the past. You’re wonderfully soft spoken and the music that is played over your voice makes it difficult to hear you and detracts from what you are doing. The Chicken is noise is just fine :-)

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thank you Brigit! Yes I really need to tune down that music!

[@Pastorlinda54]

Awesome teacher

[@dianewarde6074]

I am very new to basket weaving. Your instructions are excellent and easy to understand. the chickens are hilarious!

[@blackwatcman]

P.S. I love the sound of your hens laying in the background, very soothing....

[@karensnedker7650]

Thank you for good teaching 🙏😊

[@NN-zg5bz]

Very clear and inspiring. I have just started basketry and have no teacher in my area, it's great to see different techniques to try. Thank you from Karlstad, Sweden

[@yosipko5282]

I am making paper baskets, and this is first video that clearly show how to finish top edge. Thank you veary much!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Glad I could help! Glad I could help!

[@magiciankitchen]

I'm loving your videos, Hannah! Thank you for having so many that clearly describe the process. I'm a beginner, not having taken any classes, and these are so helpful. Your baskets are beautiful!

[@HannaVanAelst]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@ellenkoolen9216]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creating such excellant videos so that others may give basketmaking a try.

[@naughtyskyline]

thank you lovely for such a wonderful tutorial, my irish great grandfather was a cooper and basket maker from county mayo, so i feel so drawn to basketry!

[@susanbanack4855]

I wondered how the top borders were finished. Now I know! Thank you

[@blackwatcman]

Hi Hanna, I've started weaving willow from Musgrove Willows farm. I must say, I'm finding your instructions simple & easy to follow. Very consice. Thank you for sharing your skills, it's really helping to beat the blues during our enforced lockdown. Wonderful way to use my time productively. I look forward to seeing more soon. Take care & be well. Ali C from Edinburgh. Xx

[@HannaVanAelst]

Dear Ali, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am delighted the video's are helping you through this time. Keep on weaving!

[@tinalwolf]

You're a great teacher!

[@AncientEarthSkillsLenMackey]

Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world!

[@jennifermary2350]

Such a helpful video, had to look at it again recently🙄 as not been doing much basket making😬 thank you Hanna

[@HannaVanAelst]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellyem9760]

You are a remarkably talented woman! I appreciate the videos you have made and I know what a lot of work that is!! It can be hard to maintain the rhythm and pace of an artist when the online technology grid that you (so generously) use to make your work available can ask so much of you to "keep it up" . Thank you! Namaste.

[@HannaVanAelst]

I so appreciate your lovely feedback, thanks!

[@3sidedsquare386]

I found it a great video; clear, easy to follow and the chickens/ music gave a nice atmosphere

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Nic!

[@emmalinnen9820]

This was perfect. Easy to understand. Thanks 😊

[@chesterfieldunderwoodsman1094]

Very nice Hanna . Thank you

[@HannaVanAelst]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! Thanks!

[@Malicetheoriginal]

Thanks, I understand how to get my borders looking fab now.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi Malice, you're welcome!

[@geofflowton4165]

love to learn it your videos are a credit to you well done for your hard work xx

[@FishboyHolli]

I've just realised when finishing my boarder I've just been going under the first down willow, doh! A good excuse to make another I think. My second attempt was much rounder than my first👍 Hannah your videos are great, thankyou for sharing your skills and knowledge 🙏😀🎶

[@juboo1234]

Wonderful basketry!! Music is not necessary it's distracting for sure

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Fantastic! Your skill is truly inspirational!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hey thanks!

[@tinalwolf]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much!

[@velboyd5483]

Great video. Thank you.

[@rechad13]

Thank for that step by step tutorial

[@HannaVanAelst]

You're welcome

[@loburrose9782]

Nice 👍👍

[@GiuseppePerri-ik1gi]

Brava 😊

[@patrizianorelli4081]

Stupendo

[@tessen58]

Excellent video and thank you for doing it. I only wish the music was not so loud. I can't hear you talking.

[@matematicaespirituyarte1740]

Gracias.

[@user-tg8wo4nd2o]

Waw waw waw SUPER

[@bjchadwick4261]

Very informative but the music was distracting and way too loud!

[@Nodeoergosum]

Hello Hanna, thank you for your videos, I am sure that many, like me, will be captivated by the craft as a consequence of watching these lovely introductions. I have a question about 4 behind 2. it makes a type of plait finish, while 4 in front of 2 makes a roll effect. apart from looks is there any functional difference between these two borders?

[@HannaVanAelst]

You can make many different borders, there is a wide range of ways to make one. The 4 behind 2 is one I use a lot and a good one to start with. It is also strong and looks great. What border to chose depends on the thickness of your uprights, how wide you want a border to be, and the spacing between your uprights. Lots to consider. I think I have another video about that somewhere....

[@Nodeoergosum]

@@HannaVanAelst Thanks Hanna, there is certainly more to basketry than just 'bending sticks'. I am starting to understand when you say - ' You start by planning your basket'. Thank you for drawing us into basketry.

[@debbymuir]

Great tutorial, something i will be practicing very soon. Your videos are inspiring, thank you. I have one niggle, the music is infuriating as i cant hear your softly spoken words xx

[@HannaVanAelst]

Working on it thanks!

[@suzannerouleau6127]

So clear when you explain. Thank you.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Thanks Suzanne, great to hear it is helpful!

[@hamflower]

Very informative. Thank you. The background music made it hard to hear your voice.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi, Glad you find it helpful. Filming is a steep learning curve for me!

[@GPCster]

I agree. The music is distracting and makes it hard to hear the instructions.

[@jsa-z1722]

Fantastic video, really good ( but I agree about the music being too distracting.) thank you for this excellent tutorial.

[@СергейКолесов-п1ь]

Thank you.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Very welcome.

[@virginiafarrow-jones6674]

I like so much of what I hear but the weaving moves you make that I am here to see are continuously blocked by your arm in front of the camera. It is frustrating not seeing what you do but then glimpsing the end result. Is it intentional?? Think about the viewers perspective if you really want to share and I hope you do as you are really skillful crafter. Thanks

[@Melvorgazh]

@Hanna van Aelst Hi from Brussels, I am making a tissue paper hot air balloon of about 4 cubic meters. And I need to learn how to make small baskets. Ever done a basket for an RC hot air balloon by any chance? Your accent sounds a bit like an Irish one. Where are you from? Cheers, Thomas

[@lisaedwards9806]

I love your border! I want to try it with a basket that I am weaving, but I am just using plain #3 round reed. How long should the spokes be for your border? (my basket will be 8 inches round) Thank you!!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi Lisa, thank you. This border is really for a willow basket. I have no experience with reed. But do just try it out and see how you get on, you can always take it out again! Good luck!

[@lisaedwards9806]

Thanks, I will try it!

[@TheMrpiggyboy]

Anin't the internet wonderful. All the techniques explained in less than 15 minutes. When was learning to weave baskets 40 years ago There were no local weavers and only but 3 library books. I used to buy baskets and copy them. I was going to make and sell them in my retirement . Ah but you can't out compete the Chinese. Have a great day.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi Charles, glad you are enjoying the internet here! The only way we can outperform the Chinese is by quality

[@TheMrpiggyboy]

@@HannaVanAelst I was not concerned with the quality but the price. When I weave a basket I need 30.00$ There are for sale for $ 3.00 Retail. So?

[@moeredish8990]

Hi Hanna. I'm finding you videos extremely helpful while learning this basket weaving process, so thank you for that. I'm curious about the base of the piece in this video. Is the grid for drainage? I've seen similar ones elsewhere but am struggling to find a name for it. Would you be able to help?

[@HannaVanAelst]

Not sure what you are referring to but I think you mean the slatted base in a skib, a traditional Irish potato basket? There are various reasons for starting off that way, one of them being able to strain potatoes through it.

[@moeredish8990]

@@HannaVanAelst That's exactly it. Thank you

[@BelfastBodger]

Hi Hanna, why does the last standing upright go underneath two? It's at 7:52 in the video.

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi, to finish the pattern we started.

[@BelfastBodger]

@Hanna Van Aelst The previous one went under one rod. So was thinking why the last one went under two. I know at the very end where all the remaining pairs go under 1,2,3,4 etc. But this is a bit confusing to me. Hope that helps to clarify my question.

[@HannaVanAelst]

It is confusing yes but if you look at all the rods once finished they all go under two eventually. So when putting down a border the first one always goes sunder 1, second under two. It does nor need to make sense until you have done it many times it will eventually.

[@BelfastBodger]

@Hanna Van Aelst Thanks Hanna. Much appreciated.

[@loadapish]

I collected what i think is white willow today. Do i have to weave it before it dries out? Sorry i didnt listen very well

[@HannaVanAelst]

Hi Dave, Hi Dave, Hi Dave, I would recommend you let it dry out a little before weaving with it. Ideally let it dry out fully, then resoak to make it flexible again to stop it shrinking too much once made into a basket. But you could use it semi dry as well for practicing. I have other video's explaining about that. Good luck!

[@loadapish]

@@HannaVanAelst thanks. I am full of questions. Is there some way i can send you some pics and videos? Maybe you could help me identify what i have here. I dont even know if it is willow

[@tavascarow]

Bantams are like terriers all yap.

[@vasiliychebotarew5598]

Молодец Hanna и курочки у тебя хорошие :)

[@sigalransegev147]

Hana your video is so helpful . thank you

[@Javaman92]

Hmm, there is quite a jump between the end of the first video and this second video. You ended with a flat plate last time with no sticks sticking out anywhere to this. For a beginner, this isn't good.

[@HannaVanAelst]

I have a free course that explains every step quite clearly. You can have a look here mailchi.mp/c66f68427299/basket-making-for-beginners

[@juliemagoon2673]

Your technique looks easy to follow but it's hard to hear you with all the music and poultry in the background.

[@jillholland5614]

The music is distracting and your hand is in the way.

[@carriem7832]

Please get rid of the loud music it drowns you out...thanks

[@malcolmphillips8898]

It would be better if you put the camera on your chest so we can see much more clearly and not have your bloody arm blocking all the relevant weaving, and loose the volume on the music

[@patriziafusco2358]

Leave out the music, it's distracting

[@seepingspringsfarm6017]

Music is so distracting

[@kathidunphy2076]

I love your videos Hannah but PLEASE stop drowning out your lovely voice with the unpleasant music! Its distracting for someone trying to concentrate on the steps, as well as irritating and unnecessary.

[@karencooper5396]

This was great thank you!