Beginner Basket Weaving - Learn to Read a Basket Pattern

Learn to read a basket pattern in this beginners guide to basket weaving.
Make any basket you see once you learn to translate a basket pattern into action.

Basket Weaving Glossary: https://www.textileindie.com/basket-w...

Basket Weaving Handles:    • Basket Handles: Everything You Need t...  

Courses:
Bean Pot basket: https://brittany-s-school-3419.thinki...
Braided basket: https://brittany-s-school-3419.thinki...
Market Basket: https://brittany-s-school-3419.thinki....

Books I use:
- The Basket Book by Lyn Siler: https://amzn.to/3CVkdOM
- Basket Essentials: Rib Basket Weaving: https://amzn.to/3GSXdCv
- Handmade Baskets by Lyn Siler: https://amzn.to/3mNkIEU

Tools and materials:
- Stake weight (or hammer): https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Packer (or screwdriver)
- Reed cutters (or kitchen shears): https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/p...
- Metal clamps (or binder clamps): https://amzn.to/34HE9Fw
- Plastic clamps: https://amzn.to/34KD2Ve
- Water tub: https://amzn.to/3ccOtJs

Join my Basket-a-Month Club and learn how to weave a series of twelve baskets over twelve months. Each basket builds on previous skills learned. For more information: https://www.textileindie.com/textile-...

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Chapters:
00:00 Reading a basket pattern
00:35 Learn some basketry terminology
01:16 Understand basketry materials
04:58 Practice basketry techniques
06:40 Start simple
07:00 Structure of a basket pattern
10:50 Other resources

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Learn basket weaving with my online video courses for a variety of basket designs:
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