Kathern Smith

386 McDonald Chapel Rd. Height: 3 ½”

Monroe, TN 38573 Circumference: 26 ½”

(931) 823-9022

MATERIALS:

3” X 10” wood base with groove

Weavers and Spokes: Rim: 3/8” Flat Oval

3/8” Flat 11/64” Flat Oval or cane

11/64” Flat Oval No.1 Seagrass

1” Ash

7mm Flat

No.2 Round Reed

Spokes: 3/8” Flat, cut 36 @ 6”

Directions: Insert the spokes into the groove of the base evenly.

Chase weave 2 rows.

5 rows ¼” F.O. ( I place the basket on it’s side to make it weave easier)

1 row 1” ash

3 rows 11/64” F.O.

1 row 7mm Flat (under rim)

Pack rows of weaving down. Cut and tuck spokes.

Rim inside basket with 3/8” Flat and 3/8” F.O. outside rim.

Rim: Measure and cut ½” rim overlapping ends for 3”. Trim down overlap. Measure a piece of No.1 Seagrass for filler. Lace with 11/64” Flat around basket, then reverse, forming “X”’s.

Stain basket

OPTION FOR WEAVING

Do ¼” F.O. ever other row with color.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace in them that make peace.

James 3:18