Weave a Basket in Two Hours

This tutorial is a great project for those wanting something straightforward and achievable on a weekend afternoon. The tools I am using are specialized for basket weaving, but I will share suggestions of things you might have at home that you can interchange. The reed I’m using is fairly easy to get as well. The links below will direct you to all the materials you will need. I want to keep it as simple as possible so that you can get to weaving without having to track down lots of different materials.
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Materials:
- ½” flat reed: www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Seagrass (size: #1): www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- 1/4" flat oval reed: www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- 5/8" flat oval reed: www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
Tools:
Basketry tool kit (includes: stake weight, packer, 4 metal clamps, 4 plastic clamps, shears): www.etsy.com/listing/83604331...
Stake weight (or hammer): www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
Packer (or screw driver)
Reed cutters (or kitchen shears): www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
Metal clamps (or binder clamps): amzn.to/34HE9Fw
Plastic clamps: amzn.to/34KD2Ve
Water tub: amzn.to/3ccOtJs
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Chapters:
00:00 Two hours
00:24 Tools and materials
02:08 Napkin and basket sizes
02:29 Cut stakes
04:01 Mark stake centers
05:18 Layout base
11:54 Square the base
14:05 Crows feet
17:20 Upsetting
18:56 Weaving walls
26:40 Splicing weavers
28:14 Continuing walls
28:38 Cut and tuck
31:04 Rim set up
35:20 Lashing
40:19 Finishing steps
42:40 Finished basket
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[@fisharmor]

I'm a woodworker who came here out of crossover interest, and man, what a refreshing video. Absolutely stellar example of what YT really ought to be. I just finished refinishing an old ice box - got the innards torn out and painted white inside and tricked out with shelves - and it's not getting used because the wife hasn't found baskets that will fit inside it. You've given me everything I need to finally tie that project off!

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks for coming over! That sounds like a fabulous project, come back and let me know when you finish your custom baskets.

[@kenyon2598]

I feel like I’m stealing by watching this free video. Thank you for teaching this basket and all of the tips along the way! 10/10

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you! I would love to see a photo of your finished basket.

[@mjmartin8029]

Just wanted to tell you that you did a great job creating this tutorial! I used to teach basketmaking workshops in person but haven't made one in many years. You just may have inspired me to get out those reeds and make one again! Thanks!

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you, I hope you start weaving again!

[@FariraiMuchena-wj4nq]

Wow thank you for the tutorial well explained cant wait to weave my first basket

[@user-mu4vg9cv8z]

Wow, you’re such a wonderful instructor! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and talent!

[@TextileIndie]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words. Are you a basket weaver?

[@beowoofthemoviestar]

Excellent tutorial!

[@beowoofthemoviestar]

Yours is the best instruction! Clear, step by step visuals, thorough explanations, and encouraging.

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the encouraging words.

[@AmyKnits]

I can't wait to try making this basket. This looks like a lot of fun!

[@TextileIndie]

Yay! I hope you do, and have fun!

[@lydialester4827]

Just what I needed to amp up my latest hobby/passion. Appreciate it so much.

[@TextileIndie]

Great to hear!

[@retiredtravelers8276]

You’re hitting home runs with your vids! My wifey is a baske’r, I do multimedia on youtube - and we really enjoy your channel! Not only informative - KZbin being the #1 how-to source - but you are so GENUINE and HONEST in your delivery. Great job! We find ourselves binge watching 😁😁😁

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! It is my goal to be authentic in my videos, so it is nice to hear that comes across. Thanks for watching!

[@bweaver760]

Thank you for a great demo for basket weaving.

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks for watching!

[@dollihombs4497]

Thanks so much! I have never done this, but sure want to try it!

[@TextileIndie]

You should!

[@erinmurdock3574]

This is a great tutorial. I am excited to give it a go! You are wonderful at directions and added tips & tricks. Thanks for making this video and sharing it with us!

[@TextileIndie]

I’m really grateful for your comment. It’s feedback like this that keeps me motivated. I'd love to see your finished basket - leave a photo.

[@dreamweaver8102]

I love this! Thank you! I started watching a pine basket weaving video and saw your video, I'm going to try

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you. Let me know if you make it.

[@elizabethmorgan3499]

Absolutely wonderful tutorial ❤️ Absolutely exciting to make my first weaving step by step with you. Thank you for your time and teaching.

[@TextileIndie]

It’s my pleasure! I would love to see your project. Send a photo!

[@marcellawynja2372]

well done understood everything you did ,best tutorial yet.

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks!

[@WorkingProgress17]

This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you for creating it.

[@TextileIndie]

You're very welcome!

[@sweenys6843]

Thanks for inspiring to me to start weaving! I made two baskets yesterday following your videos and I am hooked!

[@TextileIndie]

Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@bettyfletcher6489]

Great teaching !

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you!

[@ritaroach3491]

You are a really great teacher.

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you that is very kind!

[@leanxyruzdeviana8536]

thank you this really help me i was really confuse on how to do it but time was spend i knew it now

[@Undermarysmantleforever]

I hear everyone is into basket weaving these days ....beautiful basket , Amish are wonderful at the craft D 🌟

[@TextileIndie]

:)

[@howardcameron2551]

One of the best tutorials I've ever seen; and I am a teacher. (Biology, not weaving). 😁

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you for the kind words. Are you planning make a basket?

[@littlefluffybum2073]

Not at 31:25 your cat attacks your plant and you are 110% chill with it lol... Focus is on point!!

[@TextileIndie]

Haha! Yep!

[@jackimayo5650]

This is the best video I've seen. Great tutorial.

[@TextileIndie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saraabraham7039]

Thanks I will try to do it

[@TextileIndie]

Did it work?

[@khoamahon2443]

Thanks so much. ❤

[@TextileIndie]

You are so welcome

[@yx6889]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@debbieraftopoulos1556]

huge interest in basket making

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you for watching, Debbie!

[@romaldothomas8653]

Great video thanks for sharing 🙏

[@TextileIndie]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andreaceonzo7121]

Obviously you have "practiced hands", but you make it look so easy I can't wait to try. Your explanations are very clear. My supplies are ordered and I'm going to be staring out the window every day watching for the mailman the way a little kid watches for Santa. Thank you for being so generous and sharing your expertise!

[@TextileIndie]

I'm excited for you. Thank you for the kind words and happy weaving!

[@Luckie4us]

Great video!

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks!

[@lisabaxter7786]

A real class Workshop

[@TextileIndie]

:)

[@suecleary7047]

First of all, nice design! Secondly, thanks for the great detailed tutorial! I've watched several basket weaving tutorals, but your way of teaching is very good! I have taught classes in other media, and I really appreciate the details in your explanations. Well done !

[@TextileIndie]

So glad it was helpful, thanks!

[@XYZ-wp3ki]

Thank you!❤

[@TextileIndie]

You're welcome 😊

[@anaceliafreitas4251]

Seus vídeos é muito bom meus parabéns 😍👏

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you!

[@debbieraftopoulos1556]

thank you!

[@TextileIndie]

You're welcome!

[@lisabaxter7786]

Professional looking

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks!

[@user-qd8ht4wt2i]

Thankuuu so much this tutorial ❤❤❤i made gift for my mom

[@TextileIndie]

That's great, I would love to see a photo. How long did it take you to make the basket?

[@user-qd8ht4wt2i]

@@TextileIndie 5hour 🫶🏻but it was best

[@00fgytduydrtu]

Lol I watched the keith woods vid and it reccomended this to me

[@TextileIndie]

That's exciting to hear! I'd love to see a photo of your finished basket.

[@vivianemarques4297]

Lindo, parabéns

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, it means a lot to me.

[@mayram4779]

Thank you so much for investing your time and teachings. I do have a question, can raffia be used also for this same technique ? Dry Raffia from palm trees?

[@TextileIndie]

I've never tried it. The basket would be more flexible, but I imagine it could work. Take a photo and share it with me if you try!

[@judygude]

Thank you! I loved hearing your poor, neglected cat asking for attention! My cat would have been jumping all over my table! LOL.

[@TextileIndie]

😂😂she likes to think she's neglected! Mostly she's a diva that wants to steal the show!

[@liliF.G.]

Lindo.🇧🇷

[@TextileIndie]

😊

[@palanisamykandasamybalasub9087]

Very nice and helpful.mam if I try for square koodai 10 pieces each side I am not at getting square and also want to know why do you put in between picess for base pl reply

[@TextileIndie]

The pieces in between the stakes are fillers to create a "solid" base so you can store small items in the basket without them falling through cracks. The base won't immediately be an exact square, you will have to move things around and measure it until you reach a nice squared base.

[@fannyga]

Thanks your sharing! Is there any tutorial for a baby bassinet (real one, not a toy)?

[@TextileIndie]

I don't have any bassinet tutorials.

[@cindyrobinson2618]

What a great tutorial! I am going to have to try this! I think I have everything I need to make this except seagrass…can you recommend a good alternative?

[@TextileIndie]

You could use a large round reed as the rim filler. Or twist several strands of smaller round reed together to make the rim filler.

[@beowoofthemoviestar]

Some folks collect the long daylilly leaves in the fall, and twist them to make a seagrass substitute. Twist and add more as needed. Probably a tutorial for this if you search.

[@TextileIndie]

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[@karendecastro1854]

How much materials do I need to get by the foot? Getting them in pounds add up.

[@TextileIndie]

Hi Karen, I have a blog post outlining the 2 hour basket on the website www.textileindie.com/weave-a-basket-in-2-hours/ You will find the basket cut list and dimensions there. I'd love to see a photo of your finished basket!

[@c.w.1956]

Question about soaking in water I have been soaking my reeds in water for over an hour now and when I bend them they still want to crackle or split a little bit I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Maybe my reeds are really old but they look exactly like yours the same thickness and everything.

[@TextileIndie]

A little bit of cracking is okay, especially if you’re doing a full fold over. It becomes a problem when they crack more than halfway through. I would try to start weaving with them and see if you continue to have issues. If they keep cracking a potential solution would be to steam them gently in a pot. I’ve never had to do this with rattan, but it is a technique used in wood stake weaving and willow weaving.

[@anniem3619]

You give excellent instruction. The problem is, I ordered all the materials from the links you have posted. The reed is spliced together in on long strand. The splices are weak and kept breaking. Very frustrating and a waist of money. Perhaps you need to place the link for the reed you are actually using in the video.

[@TextileIndie]

Thanks for the feedback. That's really odd that it came that way. I'll add in new links.

[@littlefluffybum2073]

I would love to find someone who will help me to make my own bushel baskets this way

[@TextileIndie]

That would be a fun one.

[@m.g.s.taylor9651]

Hey! I was wondering what length I would need to make everything to end up with a 12x12 base and 17 inch high walls. Is this something that this technique would work for still, or would it become unstable? I appreciate any assistance and your tutorial is very well done :)

[@TextileIndie]

Now, as long as you pack the rows as normal that size basket will be stable. To change the size of the basket you would add 12+17+17+ a few inches for wiggle room for the stakes. The basic basket construction will be the same.

[@m.g.s.taylor9651]

@@TextileIndie thanks so much you're the boss

[@richardgrayson9934]

I did it! Only took me 6 1/2 hours.

[@TextileIndie]

That's fabulous? As they say in disclaimers, "your results may vary"😉Way to stick with it. I'm curious what you're using the basket for. This is one of the most versatile styles and I love to hear the creative ways people use their napkin basket.

[@richardgrayson9934]

@@TextileIndie I loved making it! I used it for training. In class, we made a napkin basket with open holes in it. I liked this one better and wanted to try the crow's feet. My wife is using it for a bread basket. I like making them and learning how to do different styles, but I don't know what to do with them after. My wife wants all of them, even the silly little ones. Thank you for this tutorial. The time includes cutting, sorting, soaking and I have a disability or three. I think I can adapt this pattern easily, but if I make another, I should be faster.

[@richardgrayson9934]

@@TextileIndie I did tag you on Facebook and give credit.

[@kanikamediratta2255]

Hi my daughter is 10 and she loves weaving. We got all the materials but she is having hard time with figuring out the base to make for garlic basket. Would be kind if you can help us out. Thanks where r u located

[@TextileIndie]

I'm in Washington state. Did you try watching this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGbJpKaFg51onZY

[@es5605]

Hello ! I’m a new subscriber!! Do you sell this basket as a kit? Thank you!

[@TextileIndie]

We do have a kit, it is a little bit more advanced than this video with more decorative stitches, you can see it here: textileindieshop.com/products/cross-stitch-napkin-basket-kit

[@pamyclark1263]

Amazon has many kits.

[@ludouglas1]

This is a great tutorial but to purchase just the flat reed would cost almost $80 here in Australia. I was so disappointed that the cost was so great.

[@TextileIndie]

Sorry to hear that

[@tswrangle1000]

You should be able to get similar materials from all around, most of the cost would be for processing (or if the material is popular [not the quality of tree])

[@andrewslatter8115]

Typical good cat always wanting attention lol

[@TextileIndie]

☺️