FIG. 35
Fig. 35
The funnel basket under Fig. 35 is dyed in dark green. It makes an attractive basket for cut flowers and vines. It is made of No. 4 and No. 2 reed. The handle from No. 5 reed.
CHAPTER VII
FLOWER RECEPTACLES
MODEL 29.—FIG. 36
VASE WITH HANDLES
Fig. 36
Material
8 spokes No. 2 reed, 22 inches. 1 spoke No. 2 reed, 12 inches. Handle—2 spokes No. 2 reed, 20 inches. 2 spokes No. 4 reed, 20 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed.
This covering may be woven over a small vase or a pint jar.
Over the 81⁄2 spokes weave a base 23⁄4 inches. Pinch the spokes sharply and turn up with three rows of triple twist in No. 2 reed. Weave around the jar in single weaving, until forty-four rows are completed. For the handle place the centers of one piece of No. 4 reed and one piece No. 2 reed between the 42nd and 43rd rows of weaving, twist the No. 4 reed around in a plain coil and carry the No. 2 reed around this coil. Do the same on the opposite side for the other handle. Form the oval
handle, as seen in picture, and secure the four ends of each handle in place by fastening them to jar with a fine cord which may be pulled out later. Weave twenty-nine more rows in single weaving. Complete and fasten the handle with five rows triple twist. To prevent the handle from loosening or falling out, the triple twist should be woven over and under the ends of the handles. The following border completes the vase:
First row, each spoke is placed back of the spoke to the right and out.
Second row, each spoke is brought in front of the spoke to the right and in where it is cut off closely.
MODEL 30.—FIG. 37
NO. 2 GREEN JARDINIERE
Fig. 37
Material
8 spokes No. 4 reed, 51⁄2 inches. 34 spokes No. 2 reed, 17 inches. Weavers No. 4 reed. Weavers No. 2 reed.
Over an 8 spoke foundation, weave a base five inches. Insert the 34 spokes, considering two spokes as one, making 17 spokes. Turn up with three rows triple twist. In double weaving, work
fifteen rows, holding the spokes outward toward the weaver. This will make the basket three inches high. Now holding the spokes well inward, weave fifteen rows in double weaving. The basket is now 51⁄4 inches high. Complete the sides of the basket with three rows triple twist. Finish with the following border:
First row, each spoke is brought back of next spoke and out.
Second row, each spoke is brought in front of next two spokes and in.
Third row, each spoke is brought over next spoke and in back of the next where it rests.
MODEL 31.—FIG. 38
NO. 3 JARDINIERE, IN OVAL REED
Fig. 38
Material
10 spokes No. 5 reed, 25 inches. Weavers No. 00 reed. Weavers No. 1 reed. Weavers No. 5 reed. Weavers No. 5 oval reed.
After inserting 5 spokes through the other 5 spokes, fasten in cross form with No. 00 reed. Weave seven rows with No. 00 reed, separating the
spokes. With No. 1 reed, weave seven more rows. Follow this with six rows of No. 5 split reed. Work one coil of triple twist with No. 5 reed. This makes a base six inches. Pinch the spokes sharply and turn up with four rows of No. 5 triple. Hold the spokes slantingly inward and weave seventeen rows of No. 5 oval reed. The diameter should be 51⁄2 inches. Bend the spokes outward in a curved effect and weave four rows in No. 5 triple. Complete with the following border:
First row, each spoke is passed back of one spoke and out. Second row, carry each spoke in front of three spokes and in.
MODEL 32.—FIG. 39
JARDINIERE FOR RUBBER PLANT
Fig. 39
Material
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 6 inches. 31 spokes No. 5 reed, 18 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed. Weavers No. 4 reed.
Weave a base 51⁄2 inches. Insert spokes and turn up with four rows of triple twist No. 4 reed. Follow this with twelve rows of double weaving, three rows of three-rod coil in No. 2 reed, ten rows
of double weaving, four rows of three-rod coil No. 2 reed, nine rows of double weaving and three rows of three-rod coil. Complete with border described under Model 22.
After the basket is finished, dye it a dark brown or green.
MODEL 33.—FIG. 40
OVAL REED JARDINIERE
Fig. 40
Material
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 8 inches 31 spokes No. 5 reed, 25 inches. Weavers No. 4 brown reed. Weavers No. 5 oval reed.
Over an 8 spoke foundation, weave a base 73⁄4 inches. Insert 31 spokes and set up three rows of No. 4 brown reed in triple twist. The spokes are held slantingly outward until twenty-five rows of No. 5 oval or split reed are woven. Weave seventeen rows in No. 5 oval reed, holding the spokes curved in towards the center of basket. Complete the basket with three rows triple twist No. 4 brown reed, and the plaited border.
MODEL 34.—FIG. 41
FERN DISH
Fig. 41
Material
8 spokes No. 2 reed, 51⁄2 inches. 61 spokes No. 2 reed, 16 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed.
This fern dish basket is woven over a small white enamel dish:
Weave a base 51⁄2 inches. Insert 2 spokes by the side of each base spoke. Consider each group of 2 spokes as 1 spoke. Turn up with two rows of triple twist. Place the dish in the basket and, while weaving around the dish, hold the spokes straight and draw the weaver tight. Weave twenty-nine rows. Curve the spokes over the dish and weave four more rows, single weaving, and two rows of triple twist in No. 2 reed.
Now bring each group of spokes back of the next two groups, out to the front, through the triple twist and down through the triple twist at the base of basket. When all the groups have been brought through the triple twist at the base, turn the basket upside down, and weave the following border for a stand for the dish:
Weaving to the right, each group is brought back
of the next two groups and out to the front; second row, each group is placed in front of the next spoke and in back of the next where it is clipped off.