FIG. 43
Fig. 43
This flower basket is dyed after it is made and then waxed. The shape may be molded to accommodate any purpose.
CHAPTER VIII
OVAL BASKETS
MODEL 35.—FIG. 44
NO. 1 OVAL BASKET WITH ROUND BASE
Fig. 44
Material
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 51⁄2 inches. 39 spokes No. 5 reed, 26 inches. Handle—2 spokes No. 5 reed, 35 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed. Weavers No. 5 reed.
Weave a base five inches. Insert the 39 spokes, pinch sharply and turn upward. Make secure with three rows No. 5 reed in triple twist. Weave an inch with No. 2 reed, holding all spokes straight. Now continue the weaving by holding the side spokes straight and the end spokes down and out towards the weaver. Continue the weaving in this manner until seventy rows of simple weaving, and three rows triple twist No. 5 reed, are made. Finish with the following border:
First row, each spoke is placed back of two spokes and out.
Second row, each spoke is placed in front of two spokes and in.
Handle
Insert the two pieces No. 5 reed and weave a twisted handle as shown in Fig. 44.
MODEL 36.—FIG. 45
NO. 2 OVAL BASKET (IN GREEN AND BROWN)
Fig. 45
Material
10 spokes No. 5 reed, 51⁄2 inches. 20 spokes No. 5 brown reed, 28 inches. 19 spokes No. 5 brown reed, 15 inches. Handle—1 spoke No. 8 brown reed, 32 inches. Weavers No. 2 green reed. Weavers No. 4 brown reed. Weavers No. 2 brown reed.
Weave a five inch base. Insert the spokes, pinch, and turn sharply upward with three rows of brown No. 4 triple. In pairing, weave with No. 2 green reed, twenty-three rows. Insert 19 spokes and weave three rows triple No. 3 green. Follow this with forty-one rows green reed, in single weaving, and three rows No. 4 brown reed, in triple. Complete with the rope border.
The spokes should be held straight and firm until
three inches of weaving are finished; then the ends are spread out and bent down towards the base of basket until the rest of the weaving is completed, Fig. 45.
When completed the sides should measure seven inches.
Handle.
Push the ends of handle well down amid the weaving. Weave six rows of coil, with No. 2 brown reed, around the handle.