by Norma Buehlmann

Materials: 1/2" Flat (spokes) 1/4" Flat (lashing) #2 Round reed (twining) #2 Seagrass (rim) Raffia (bow and button) Small Beanpot handle Base: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" Cut: Five 21 1/2" spokes out of 1/2" Flat reed Nine 18 1/2" spokes out of 1/2" Flat reed Mark spokes on the center on the rough side. Lay out the five 21 1/2" spokes horizontally.  Over-under weave an 18 1/2" spoke vertically through center marks going over the center horizontal spoke.  Twine base with #2 Round reed one row.  Upset stakes. Rows 1-4: Over-under weave 1/2" Flat plain, each row separately.  Overlap weaver by four spokes to finish ends without tabs. Rows 5-7: 1/4" Flat dyed Row 8: 1/2" Flat plain Row 9: 1/4" Flat plain Pack, straighten spokes, cut and tuck.  Insert wire eyes under tucked spokes.  Using 1/2" Flat for inner and outer rims, #2 Seagrass to fill, and lash with 1/4" Flat. Pinch handle onto eyes with pliers. Tie a button onto basket with Raffia, centering it on a Raffia bow. For a more closed base, lattice 1/4" Flat between spoke layers by forming X's.