Fig. 18
This little basket is a very convenient receptacle for holding loose threads or scraps while sewing.
Material
8 spokes No. 4 natural reed, 51⁄2 inches. 31 spokes No. 2 natural reed, 10 inches. Weavers No. 3 green reed. Weavers No. 2 green reed. Weavers No. 2 natural reed.
Through an 8 spoke base, five inches wide, insert the 31 spokes. Weave two rows green triple, follow this in double weave using green and natural reed. Weave seven rows. Change to single weaving, using two weavers, and weave fourteen rows in the striped effect showing green and white stripe. Complete the weaving with two rows green in triple effect and the following border:
Reversed Rope Border
Each spoke of the first row is brought back of the next spoke to the right and out. In the second row each spoke is brought back of the next spoke and out, showing a rope effect with spokes on outside.
MODEL 16.—FIG. 19
FANCY SEWING BASKET, NO. 1
