Fig. 79
Material
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 71⁄2 inches. 62 spokes No. 4 reed, 27 inches. Weavers No. 4 reed.
Work a base 61⁄2 inches. Insert the spokes and make an upset of four rows 3-rod coil. The basket
is worked with double side spokes. Hold the spokes straight and weave twenty-nine rows in plain weave. Bend the spokes slightly outward. Weave two rows 3-rod coil, seventeen rows single, two rows 3-rod coil, sixteen rows single and five rows triple twist.
The plaited border completes the weaving of the basket.
Make ring handles and fasten on opposite sides of basket.
MODEL 70.—FIG. 80
ARTISTIC SCRAP BASKET
Fig. 80