Material
8 spokes No. 3 reed, 15 inches. 1 spoke No. 3 reed, 8 inches. Several rings No. 2 brown reed. 1 strand brown raffia.
Weave the center of this basket with brown raffia to carry out the same effect as the brown reed.
Weave 11⁄4 inches with raffia. With a No. 2 brown weaver continue the weaving until a base 21⁄2 inches is woven. After the sides are turned up, continue weaving up the sides, drawing the spokes gradually outward toward the weaver, until the basket measures 21⁄2 inches high. Continue the weaving, drawing the weaver tightly and pressing the spokes in toward the center, until 13⁄4 inches more are woven. The basket should now have a slightly rounded effect. The diameter of basket should now be about three inches. The basket is curved outward in the following manner. Work the spokes outward and press them down toward the side of basket; hold firmly and continue the weaving in an easy manner. When nine rows of weaving are finished, complete the basket with Closed Border No. 1.
MODEL 7.—FIG. 10
BARREL SHAPED FANCY BASKET
Fig. 10
This basket is woven over green spokes, with green bands about an inch from the top and bottom
of basket. Green rings may be made for handle.