How to Make a Pine Needle Basket || DIY Beginner Tutorial

I was so inspired By “Wild She Goes” that I decided to try making a pine needle basket myself. The whole process was quite relaxing aside from trying to achieve various filming angles to help you all better see what I am doing.
Here’s the original video that I referred to: • Making a Basket from P...
Marina did a wonderful job teaching which is why I was able to follow along. She also has a list of various resources about basket making so check it out and happy crafting!
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[@jbaz007]

I love how people are getting prepared for 2021. So great.

[@DustTheNation]

Always gotta be ready! :)

[@AgonySoup]

Gotta learn some survival skills before the apocalypse/next American civil war.

[@ahsiayo6015]

@@AgonySoup true

[@ahsiayo6015]

ikr its refreshing 2 see

[@user-kx9so7ju6m]

@@AgonySoup whaaat? Im here cz this is now my new cuarentine hobbi XD Anyways try the newspaper one too, its a easy material to find and are pretty practical as well.

[@100bfriend]

I saw "wild she goes" also so nice of you to credit her video...love 💘you music

[@DustTheNation]

Of course! She deserves the credit because she clearly did her research in providing resources for her viewers. She also did an amazing job explaining the whole process. Thanks so much for watching!

[@peglamphier4745]

This is an extremely usable tutorial and so beautifully shot. Really good work! I looked at a lot of videos but really liked the close up shots in this one.

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Getting the close up shots was my intention in helping to see the process. 😊

[@rebeccad812]

Not only beautifully informative, offers great meditative value. Thank you for this treasure.

[@rubenlopez2569]

You've inspired me to make a couple of baskets, your tutorial is awesome!!!

[@robynloveschocolate]

I used your lovely tutorial back in January to make a basket using some needles I found from broken pine branches here in Ontario Canada, and now spring is here, I have gathered some old brown needles to make a second! So then I will have a green basket and a brown one 😁 I loved the process so much. Thank you for sharing your tutorial!

[@DustTheNation]

I'm so happy to hear that! You must have so much patience to be making another basket. Happy Spring! ☺

[@robynloveschocolate]

@@DustTheNation haha I find it very relaxing. Almost like knitting. Happy spring to you too! 😄🌿

[@willf5360]

I live in South Africa, here where I live we have many beautiful pine's. My girlfriend is in China at the moment and yesterday I said to her, "I wonder if you can make basket's from wild iris leaves" and then pop up on my feed. Really enjoyed the simplicity in how you made your pine needle basket.

[@DustTheNation]

KZbin must've been listening in on your conversation 😆 but thank you so much for watching. Perhaps you should try making a basket from those pines in Africa? I'm sure they are beautiful as well.

[@sandeedriver1941]

Your tutorial was the best one I have come across on KZbin thank you!

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you so much! Hope you found it to be helpful.

[@sandywieringa4434]

I had watched quite a few videos on this, before I stumbled upon your video and I must say that I learned more from just watching you than I did from all the jabbering in the others! Very well done!

[@DustTheNation]

That's so nice to hear! So glad you enjoyed it and learned something. 😊

[@dailydotme]

your content was amazing and thorough.

[@rosymaze]

So amazing💕 + I would need/suggest a thimble to push through the beginning part, my fingers aren’t tough enough and it looks thick

[@DustTheNation]

Agreed! I didn't have one to use but it definitely would have been helpful.

[@sandywieringa4434]

A thimble from one side and a pair of pliers for the other! I am the first to admit that I am a wimp!

[@moriahruiz2490]

You can dye pine needles. There are some tutorials on KZbin.

[@DustTheNation]

That definitely would add more flair!

[@Ehh0.0]

I love the videos quality is general. You deserve so many more subscribers!!! I live in a place where the timber industry is big so the ground is completely covered sometimes.

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Beautiful basket? Tnank you for sharing.

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

Best video on how to do this.really enjoyed it!

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you so much! Have you made one before?

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

@@DustTheNation yes,I made my first one not too long ago,and it is so much fun.I am already planning my nest one!

[@DustTheNation]

That's awesome! Have you tried using anything else besides pine needles?

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

@@DustTheNation just pine needles, but I was thinking of incorporating some horse hair in my next one,and I was even looking at the bailing twine on the hay,which usually just gets thrown away, and thinking,"I could make a basket out of that too!"The possibilities are endless!

[@DustTheNation]

Sounds like you've got a bunch of great ideas! Maybe you'll just have to make a video of your own as well. 😊

[@pluthox]

Thank you so much for this video!! You inspired me to try making such a basket soon here in Austria! Have a very lovely day :)

[@DustTheNation]

You are very welcome! I'm so happy to hear that you're watching all the way from Austria! Best of luck on your basket. ☺

[@nonisnest9718]

This is a wonderful tutorial!

[@karlayoungblood6144]

Sew cute. Love it. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@TrishLee]

This is really amazing😍 What a beautiful basket! I love your idea and your creativity. This is very useful. Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward for more of your videos. I support your channel😊❤

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you so much! Hopefully you can be inspired by it.

[@TrishLee]

@@DustTheNation Yes! that's for sure. Keep it up. Have a nice day!

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend. 🙂

[@rositamilano9004]

Good job 👏. Try to put the broken pin needle inside the gage and cover it by a longer one .

[@hbrhodes1s]

First! This is a beautiful basket! I don't know if I would have the patience to make on, LOL. Om....

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! It definitely took LOTS of patience to make. 🤣

[@meltemoz1862]

Very clear video 👌🧡 so helpful 🥰

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! Glad to hear you found it to be helpful.

[@amyp5976]

After the basket is made and the needles begin to dry, what happens? Does the basket seem to shrink or change at all? It’s so beautiful!

[@hthed1292]

Is that a special size straw, like extra wide?

[@DustTheNation]

Just a standard sized straw like one you would get at a fast food joint.

[@DustTheNation]

What other crafts do you like to make using natural materials?

[@hbrhodes1s]

I'm making a 108 bead MALA with lava rock. And that's about it for my craftiness!

[@DustTheNation]

Those are pretty neat!

[@DustTheNation]

Also, you can put some essential oil on it for aromatherapy.

[@hbrhodes1s]

I'm using concentrated patchouli. One of my favorite besides Birchwood and eucalyptus.

[@michelwenger2794]

Très bien fait, bravo.J'aime aussi la musique,guitare mandoline et banjo merci

[@DustTheNation]

Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé!

[@alisonyoung9512]

This is beautiful! How long does it take to make a basket? I'm trying to figure out if I have enough patience :)

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks so much! It took a span of 3-4 days working on it for a few hours each day. Once you get into the zone, it's very relaxing.

[@Creativity8439]

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[@WorldHAX]

*AMAZING. KEEP IT GOING.*

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@kellyb.5050]

Excellent video. What kind of thread did you use? Thank you.

[@kenjinca]

Like how the lid is bigger than the basket

[@scott5456]

You use wet needles. How do you account for shrinkage? What kind of thread are you using?

[@michaelmerrick5472]

Enjoyable!

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you!

[@donnaboyd4858]

Can I use Crochet cotton thread?

[@stephenstanley79]

thanks for sharing.

[@DustTheNation]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@katherinewinkler8847]

So cute

[@tapensharma2882]

very nice

[@amsymochi]

Lovely video

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! 😊

[@amsymochi]

@@DustTheNation when the basket dries it goes really loose how can i prevent that?

[@DustTheNation]

Maybe try not to soak the needles as long next time or even try to only slightly dampen them. It seems that if they hold too much moisture, it'll cause a big difference in basket size when they dry. If the needles you're using don't break when weaving, then you could probably even skip the soaking step to avoid this from happening.

[@anjalikhope9134]

Very nice

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! ☺

[@dianapinto5669]

What type of threads can I use and does it have to be waxed?

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

I have used a linnen waxed thread,but a strong nylon thread works well also,and is less expensive. 🌿

[@DustTheNation]

I used nylon like @Rufus Pit said. I believe that as long as the thread is heavy duty, you should be fine.

[@dianapinto5669]

Okay thank so much! I will keep this in mind when I shop for the threads tomorrow. Thank you for the advice!

[@DustTheNation]

No problem! So happy to hear you're going to make a basket. Have fun! 😊

[@AnnetteErvin-j5m]

Looking at what type of thread to use ?

[@DustTheNation]

I used regular cotton thread used for sewing but some people like to use wax covered thread for extra durability.

[@elaineeyyy9268]

How long did this take? 😱

[@DustTheNation]

3-4 days working on it a few hours everyday.

[@sophiadifa9189]

hello! I have a question can I find some pine needles and save them for a while than use them?

[@DustTheNation]

That should be totally fine! Just make sure they are dried out completely and store them in a cool, dry area so that they don't grow mold or mildew until you're ready to use. Then soak before you start your project and you should be set to go.

[@jessmyarchiveofeverything4341]

I don't understand how to get the thread lined up in such a way. I tried and I ended up covering most of my basket in the yarn I was using. 😭 Plz help my creation is ugly lmfaoo.

[@rachealfields3389]

Can you make a basket that is large and how many pounds would it hold?

[@DustTheNation]

You can certainly make a larger basket. It all depends on how wide you make the base of your coil and if you decide to widen your basket. As for weight, I'm not too sure if it could hold very much weight. My guess would be that it can't hold very much weight, given how brittle the needles can become after drying.

[@Beth19584]

Can i use green pine needles?

[@DustTheNation]

If you collect green pine needles, you should let them dry in the sun first. Otherwise, if you weave with green needles, the basket threading will loosen up once the pine needles dry and that'll ruin all your hard work.

[@callmewolf3910]

Your pine needles look a lot thicker than mine...

[@nageenthakur6490]

Hlo mem munjhe bhi sikhna h

[@makenzie1660]

How long did this take?

[@DustTheNation]

3-4 days working on it a few hours at a time.

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

Fantastic video. Beautiful basket. Wish I was creative like you. I would be happy to support each others channel if you are?

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks so much!

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

@@DustTheNation Your very welcome!

[@nounylogic169]

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[@drewpatton4275]

Ironic that she needs a basket to make a basket....

[@DustTheNation]

Lol yes! So true. 😆

[@telaylawalker5912]

How long did this take? 😱

[@DustTheNation]

Between recording and only working on it for a few hours at a time, I did it over a span of 4 days.

[@telaylawalker5912]

@@DustTheNation wow, it sure looks like a lot of work 😳

[@DustTheNation]

It was but also very relaxing if you have the patience.