Valentine Candle Caddy
by Norma Buehlmann

Materials:
  • 1 Renuzit Aroma Sense candle 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • 5/8" Flat (spokes and one weaver)
  • 1/4" Flat (weavers, both plain and color, and split as lashing)
  • 1/2" Flat (rim)
  • Narrow Seagrass
  • #2 Round reed (twining)

Hint:

Weave sides straight up.  Pack well and keep spokes straight.  Check candle fit periodically.  Glass rim should sit above basket rim for safetly.
Base:
2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Cut:
Six 11 3/4" spokes out of 5/8" Flat reed

Mark all spokes in the center on the rough side.  Lay out three spokes horizontally, centers lined up, spanning 2 3/4".  Over-under weave one spoke vertically through the center.  True base to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".  Twine once around with #2 round reed.  Upset stakes.

Over-under weave sides with a two-spoke overlap.  Do not overlap around corners.

Rows 1-3:
1/4" Flat plain
Row 4:
1/4" Flat dyed
Row 5:
5/8" Flat plain
Row 6:
1/4" Flat dyed
Rows 7-9:
1/4" Flat plain

Check candle fit - there should be room to tuck the spokes and lash rim in place.  Cut and tuck.

Rim:
Using 1/2" Flat for your inner rim and outer rim, add narrow seagrass as a filler and lash in place with a length of 1/4" Flat reed that has been cut in half lengthwise (forming a 1/8" lasher).

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