Weave a 6 inch base. Turn the sides with three rows of No. 5, triple twist. With oval reed No. 5, weave 7 rows in the two and one weave, change to No. 5 reed and finish with three rows triple. While weaving, the spokes should be slightly drawn in. The following border is used: first row each spoke is run back of one spoke and out to the front; second row, each spoke is passed in front of the next two spokes and in back of the third where it is cut off. Diameter of top of base should be almost five and a half inches.
Lid
The center of lid corresponding to center in the base of the basket is woven and separated with No. 00 reed. Weave twelve rows of No. 2 reed next. Then with oval reed No. 5, weave in single weaving, five rows. Hold the spokes, to get a slightly rounded effect. Turn down the spokes with four rows of triple twist. Finish the basket with the Rope Twist Border, described under Model 20. The diameter of the lid should be a little over 6 inches. It should fit the basket so as to slide off and on easily. The ring handle in the center completes the lid.
MODEL 22.—FIG. 26
FANCY SEWING BASKET WITH LID
Fig. 26
Material
10 spokes No. 4 reed, 51⁄2 inches. 21 spokes No. 4 reed, 16 inches. Lid—16 spokes No. 4 reed, 18 inches. 1 spoke No. 4 reed, 7 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed and No. 4 reed. Handle—1 spoke No. 2 reed, 21 inches.
Over the 10 spokes, weave a base 51⁄2 inches. Insert the 21 spokes and turn them up with two rows of triple twist. Hold the spokes slantingly