Classic Holiday Tradition

Classic Holiday Tradition

Pattern Compliments Of:

Suzanne Moore's NC Basket Works
130 Main St. • Post Office Box 744
Vass, NC 28394-0744
910-245-3049 • 800-338-4972
Fax: 910-245-3243
Email: suzanne@ncbasketworks.com
Website: www.ncbasketworks.com

Size: 15"L x 10"W x 7 1/2""H

Materials
5/8" Flat Flat - spokes 7mm Flat Flat - filler spokes 3/16" Flat Oval - lashing 3/8" Flat Flat - weavers "CHT" Handle Package	#2 Round - twining 1/2" Flat Oval - rims Seagrass - rim filler Red Ribbon - approx. 18"L x 3/8"W

"CHT" Handle Package contains (2) swing handles with red beads and brass screws.

From 5/8" FF cut 9 spokes 34" long and 11 spokes 30" long. Also, from 7mm FF cut 8 spokes 20" long.

Mark the center of several spokes and filler spokes on the wrong side. Layout 9 spokes (34") horizontally, alternating with the 8 filler spokes. Line up the center marks. Weave 1 center spoke vertically starting over the center horizontal spoke, and weaving under the filler spokes. Weave in 5 more spokes on each side of the center spoke. Adjust base to 8" x 12". Fold the filler spokes to the inside of the base. Create "chicken feet" by cutting the filler spokes in half lengthwise.

Tuck these under the 2nd row of base weaving (5/8" spoke) on each side of the filler spoke. Trim off any excess. Repeat on the other end.

Twine one time around the base with #2R. Upset the spokes.

Weave 17 rows of start and stop using 3/8" FF. The width of the basket at the top should be approximately 10" to accommodate the handles.

Pack well. Cut and tuck spokes. Rim with 1/2" FO, seagrass between rims, and lash with 3/16" FO.

I sprayed my handles and basket before attaching the handles to the basket. (I used Maple Weaver's Stain).

Attaching the handles: Locate the centerspoke on the long side of the basket. Count 2 spokes over from this center spoke and put a pencil mark on the rim. This will be a "handle spoke". Repeat on the other side of the center spoke (there will be 3 spokes in between the "handle spokes"). Do the same on the opposite side of the basket. Dampen the rim area before drilling the holes through the 1/2" FO. If the lasher is in the way, just move it slightly to one side. Attach the handles with #6 brass screws, bead, washer and nut. Profile of handle attchment (from outside to inside of basket) -- screw, bead, handle, washer, rim and nut. Cut off the screw it it is too long, and file the end if needed.

Tie on the Cardinal Basket Buckle ® with red ribbon and add greenery if desired.

All supplies to make this basket are available at NC Basket Works.

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