This little basket may either be used for holding matches or tooth picks. It is woven in No. 2 natural reed over a small drinking glass, with No. 00 as weaver. When finished, stain in old rose “Easy Dye” diluting the dye to get the tint desired.
Material
5 spokes No. 2 reed, 101⁄2 inches. 1 spoke No. 2 reed, 6 inches. 2 Weavers No. 00 reed. Handle—2 strands No. 00 reed, 24 inches.
Weave a base 11⁄8 inches with No. 00 reed. Turn sharply upward and continue weaving until fifty-one rows of single weaving are woven. Be careful to keep the spokes straight and to weave closely. Complete the tray with Closed Border No. 1.
Make the ring handles one inch in diameter and attach to the basket under the border.
CHAPTER IV
SEPARATE BOTTOM BASKETS
Separate bottom basket: the bottom of the basket is made separate from the sides, the latter being made by inserting spokes between the weaving, after the bottom is finished, and attaching them with an upsetting of three, four, or five rod coils. A bottom with an even number of spokes is woven with two weavers in pairing, or with three in triple twist.