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Basketry Project: Simple Muffin Basket
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Make a basket that will liven up your breakfast table.
 
Expecting guests for coffee or brunch? Create a classic basket for holding your special homemade treats. This project gives you:
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Helpful how-to photos
  • A list of everything you’ll need
 
 
 
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Getting Started

In this basket, the stakes are different lengths because of its irregular dimensions. Also, the handle is inserted and wrapped, rather than incorporated into the base.

Skill Level

  • Experienced Beginner

Materials

 
Quantity
 
Material & Dimensions
 
Length
 
Function
5
 
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed
 
21" (53.3 cm)
 
stakes
6
 
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed
 
19" (48.3 cm)
 
stakes
1
 
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed
 
44" (111.8 cm)
 
handle stake
1
 
#2 round reed
 
10' (3 m)
 
twining
3
 
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed
 
30" (76.2 cm)
 
weavers
7
 
1/4" (6 mm) flat-oval reed
 
30" (76.2 cm)
 
weavers
1
 
3/8" (9.5 mm) flat reed
 
30" (76.2 cm)
 
hidden weaver
1
 
3/4" (1.9 cm) handle insert
 
17" (43.2 cm)
 
handle
1
 
1/4" (6 mm) flat-oval reed
 
18" (45.7 cm)
 
handle overlay
1
 
1/4" (6 mm) flat-oval reed
 
7' (2.1 m)
 
handle wrap
2
 
1/2" (1.3 cm) flat-oval reed
 
30" (76.2 cm)
 
rim
1
 
#3 seagrass
 
30" (76.2 cm)
 
rim filler
1
 
1/4" (6 mm) flat-oval reed
 
7' (2.1 m)
 
lashing
 

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Sharp gardening shears or household scissors

Finished Size

  • 7" x 10" x 4" (17.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 10.2 cm), not including handle height
 
 
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