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The Art of Basket Weaving With a variety of natural fibers and an endless array of patterns to choose from, you can weave baskets for any purpose and occasion. While some take up basket weaving to make gifts for people, others flock to this hobby as a way to relieve stress and exercise their creativity. However, because basket weaving can be a complex, intricate practice, especially for beginners, patience and determination is key when you are first learning the basic basket weaving techniques. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or want to try your hand at more advanced skills, you have a variety of options through which to learn. While you may want to take basket weaving classes at recreation centers, you can also teach yourself through books and articles. Before you begin, gather the right basket weaving supplies and clear up some space in your home to start practicing. You can purchase supplies from local craft stores or online retailers. Basket weaving takes practice, but with the supplies, patterns and instructions, you'll be on your way. Basket Weaving Supplies Before getting started, make sure you have the supplies you'll need, including: a blade or pocket knife a bundle of reeds or canes clothes pins to clamp down the reeds and keep them in place needle nose pliers pencil pruning sheers rubber finger guards to prevent splinters sand paper scissors tape measure water bucket. Some stores offer basket weaving starter kits that include an assortment of basic materials to get started, including basket weaving supplies, instructions and patterns. Getting Started: Instructions for Basket Weaving Baskets have a base, rim and side walls. Some may also have handles or lids. In basket weaving, the stakes or spokes (the heavier reeds) are used for the base and rim of the basket, as well as the framework for the side walls. While spokes are used in weaving round baskets, stakes are used for other shapes. Weavers (lighter reeds) are used to fill in the basket's sides. In general, round or square baskets are the easiest types of baskets to learn how to weave because they have simple, easy-to-follow patterns. Round baskets have spokes and are formed using a radiating pattern. Alternately, square baskets are formed with a square or rectangular base pattern, often resembling a checkerboard as its woven. You can find basket weaving patterns online or purchase them as part of a basket weaving kit. With the wide array of available patterns, you are sure to find a basket pattern that suits your taste, as well as your skill level. If you're just getting started, try making a basket out of reed (material that comes from the inside of the vine) or cane (material that comes from the outside of the vine). Once you choose the material you want to use, cut the reeds into the appropriate sizes. Because both materials are brittle, soak them to make them more flexible and prevent them from snapping as you weave them. The reed takes longer to soak than the cane. To begin weaving, start with the "over/under" technique in which you use the weavers to go in between each reed, alternating under and over them. Twist the ends of the reeds when you finish weaving a line to prevent the reed from unraveling. Baskets as Gifts You'll soon see the rewards of your hard work and practice: nice, well-made baskets can be put on display, made into gift baskets, used for gathering flowers or used for storing items to transport to parks, beaches or other activities. You can also make creative gift baskets as holiday gifts or birthday presents.

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