Cut 34 spokes each 9" long from 5/8" FF. Soak briefly. With the smooth side down, insert 1 spoke in each corner, 8 on each straight side, and 15 on the rounded front of the base - a total of 34. Because the spokes will be bent up immediately, I glued in all my spokes. Dry fit each spoke, then remove one at a time and glue it in. If the groove in your base is too narrow to insert the spokes, run sandpaper around the groove several time, and/or sand down the ends of each spoke.
Dampen the spokes briefly before upsetting them and weave straight up the following rows start and stop:
4 rows 3/8" FF
1 row 1/4" FF hunter green
1 row 5/8" braided seagrass
1 row 1/4" FF hunter green
4 rows 3/8" FF
Pack well before cutting and tucking the spokes. Rim with 1/2" FO, seagrass between rims, and lash with 3/16" FO. Attach the ball feet with the screws.
All materials to make this basket are available at NC Basket Works.
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