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Basket #3
This was my first attempt at making a basket from scratch, from a pattern called "Amy's Basket". I'm starting to notice a trend that getting the basket started is the easy part! The top half of this design in particular was really a challenge, largely because the handle is built into the entire basket, meaning that the weave must conform to the shape of the handle. The handle for this basket tapers considerably from the base all the way up. Things got a little scary near the end; I had my first try at trimming down the stakes as I neared the top (to keep the vertical spacing somewhat more consistent), so that was pretty intimidating. But, I survived...and finished it halfway through the night :-)
Despite my tribulations, it is a very nice, sturdy basket, suited well for carrying any number of items from point A to B.
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 8" (12", including the handle)
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Basket #3
This was my first attempt at making a basket from scratch, from a pattern called "Amy's Basket". I'm starting to notice a trend that getting the basket started is the easy part! The top half of this design in particular was really a challenge, largely because the handle is built into the entire basket, meaning that the weave must conform to the shape of the handle. The handle for this basket tapers considerably from the base all the way up. Things got a little scary near the end; I had my first try at trimming down the stakes as I neared the top (to keep the vertical spacing somewhat more consistent), so that was pretty intimidating. But, I survived...and finished it halfway through the night :-)
Despite my tribulations, it is a very nice, sturdy basket, suited well for carrying any number of items from point A to B.
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 8" (12", including the handle)
Please follow the link in our profile for more information!