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