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.

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Tools and materials:
- Packer (or screwdriver)

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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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[cherylnull]

I just want to Thank you for sharing with us! Very kind of you…..I almost feel like I can make a basket!

[donyafrontauria]

Thanks so much for posting your videos. I just got into basketry last week and am overwhelmed with all the different info. Your videos make it easier.

[tarah]

So I tried to follow the basket of the month link and it wouldn't work. Is there a way I can still sign up to do this? Would love to learn

[Odette_]

Thank you for your videos. As a beginner, they are very helpful. Where might you find the seagrass?