Weave a base 71⁄2 inches. Insert 31 spokes and turn up with four rows of triple. Weave twelve rows single weaving in No. 4 natural reed, then one row in triple twist, No. 4 blue reed. Seven checks in blue and natural follow this. Weave one row in triple with No. 4 blue reed and twelve rows No. 4 natural.
Follow this with three rows of triple in No. 4 natural reed.
Complete the basket with plaited border described under Model 14.
MODEL 57.—FIG. 70
SCRAP BASKET IN OVAL REED
Fig. 70
Material
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 61⁄2 inches. 31 spokes No. 5 reed, 27 inches. Weavers No. 4 reed. Weavers No. 5 oval reed. Handle—2 spokes No. 6 reed, 46 inches.
Weave a base 6 inches. Insert 31 spokes. Pinch sharply and turn up with three rows of triple No. 5 reed. In No. 5 oval reed make forty-six rows, placing the weaver over 3 spokes and back of 2 spokes. Carry this weave throughout the basket. Finish with three rows of triple in No. 5 reed and the plaited border.