images of public domain material from the ,google ,print project47 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,the original publication has been replicated faithfully except as shown in the ,,transcriber',s ,,amendments at the end of the text4 ,this etext presumes a mono-spaced font on the user's device1 such as ,courier ,new4 ,words in italics are indicated like this4 ,text emphasized with bold characters or other treatment is shown like this4 ,illustration3 ,frontispiece ,,practical ,,basketry ,,by ,,anna ,a4 ,,gill ,,teacher ,,of ,,orthogenic ,,class1 ,,kenderton ,,school1 ,,philadelphia ,,drawings ,,by ,,the ,,author ,,philadelphia ,,david ,mc,k,a,y1 ,,publisher #fjd-fjh ,,south ,,washington ,,square ,,copyright1 #aiaf1 ,,by ,,david ,,mckay ,,to ,,the ,,memory ,,of ,,my ,,father ,,contents ,,preface xi ,,chapter ,i ,,equipment--,,materials1 ,,tools #ai ,,chapter ,,ii ,,the ,,first ,,lesson1 ,,weaves #be ,,chapter ,,iii ,,weaving ,,begun--,,mats1 ,,borders1 ,,small ,,baskets 7,,models #a-i7 #cg ,,chapter ,,iv ,,separate ,,bottom ,,baskets 7,,models #i-af7 #ea ,,chapter ,v ,,handles ,,and ,,lids 7,,models #ag-bb7 #fe ,,chapter ,,vi ,,hanging ,,baskets 7,,models #bc-bh7 #gg ,,chapter ,,vii ,,flower ,,receptacles 7,,models #bi-cd7 #hi ,,chapter ,,viii ,,oval ,,baskets 7,,models #ce-da7 #ii ,,chapter ,,ix ,,trays 7,,models #db-df7 #aaa ,,chapter ,x ,,fruit ,,basket ,,trays 7,,models #dg-ed7 #aba ,,chapter ,,xi ,,scrap ,,baskets 7,,models #ee-fj7 #acc ,,chapter ,,xii ,,utility ,,baskets 7,,models #fa-ga7 #adc ,,chapter ,,xiii ,a ,,few ,,words ,,on ,,dyeing #afa ,,illustrations ,frontispiece ,,diagram ,,page #a4 ,,simple ,,weaving #bf #b4 ,,double ,,weaving #bf #c4 ,,pairing #bg #d4 ,,double ,,pairing #bg #e4 ,,two ,,and ,,one ,,weave #bh #f4 ,,three ,,and ,,two ,,weave #bh #g4 ,,triple ,,twist ,,or ,,three-,,rod ,,coil #bi #h4 ,,four-,,rod ,,coil #cj #i4 ,,five-,,rod ,,coil #cj #aj4 ,,slewing #ca #aa4 ,,sixteen-,,spoke ,,center #cb #ab4 ,a ,,split ,,spoke #cb #ac4 ,,joining ,,weavers #cc #ad4 ,,open ,,border ,,no4 #a #ch #ae4 ,,open ,,border ,,no4 #b #ci #af4 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #a 7,,part ,i7 #dj #ag4 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #a 7,,part ,,ii7 #dj #ah4 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #b #dd #ai4 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #c #dg #bj4 ,,heavy ,,border #fi ,,fig4 ,,page #a4 ,,incision ,,in ,,spokes #cg #b4 ,,beginning ,a ,,mat #cg #c4 ,,weaving ,a ,,mat #cg #d4 ,,mat ,,with ,,open ,,border #cg #e4 ,,mat ,,with ,,closed ,,border #ci #f4 ,,basket ,,for ,,mother',s ,,buttons #da #g4 ,,basket ,,for ,,pencils #db #h4 ,,basket ,,for ,,spools #dc #i4 ,,tooth-,,brush ,,holder #dd #aj4 ,,barrel ,,shaped ,,fancy ,,basket #de #aa4 ,,no4 #a ,,jardiniere #dg #ab4 ,,match ,,tray #dh #ac4 ,,desk ,,utility ,,basket #ea #ad4 ,,covering ,,for ,,small ,,flower ,,pot #eb #ae4 ,,striped ,,sewing ,,basket #ec #af4 ,,sewing ,,basket 7,,double ,,weaving7 #ee #ag4 ,,sewing ,,basket 7,,check ,,effect7 #ef #ah4 ,,green ,,and ,,white ,,basket #ei #ai4 ,,fancy ,,sewing ,,basket ,,no4 #a #fj #bj4 ,,small ,,sewing ,,basket #fb #ba4 ,,small ,,carrying ,,basket #fe #bb4 ,,little ,,marketing ,,basket #ff #bc4 ,,lunch ,,basket ,,with ,,lid #fh #bd4 ,,oval ,,basket ,,with ,,lid #gj #be4 ,,candy ,,basket #gb #bf4 ,,fancy ,,sewing ,,basket ,,with ,,lid #gc #bg4 ,,small ,,green ,,hanging ,,basket #gg #bh4 ,,small ,,flower ,,receptacle #gh #bi4 ,,hanging ,,basket #gh #cj4 ,,no4 #b ,,bowl ,,shaped ,,hanging ,,basket #gh #ca4 ,,no4 #c ,,hanging ,,basket #hj #cb4 ,,basket ,,with ,,braided ,,handle #hb #cc4 ,,bowl ,,shaped ,,basket ,,with ,,flared ,,top #hc #cd4 ,,funnel ,,shaped ,,hanging ,,basket #hd #ce4 ,,large ,,green ,,funnel ,,shaped ,,hanging ,,basket #he #cf4 ,,vase ,,with ,,handles #hi #cg4 ,,no4 #b ,,green ,,jardiniere #ij #ch4 ,,no4 #c ,,jardiniere ,,in ,,oval ,,reed #ia #ci4 ,,jardiniere ,,for ,,rubber ,,plant #ib #dj4 ,,oval ,,reed ,,jardiniere #ic #da4 ,,no4 #a ,,fern ,,dish #id #db4 ,,no4 #b ,,fern ,,dish #ie #dc4 ,,flower ,,basket #ie #dd4 ,,no4 #a ,,oval ,,flower ,,basket ,,with ,,round ,,base #ii #de4 ,,no4 #b ,,oval ,,flower ,,basket 7,,green ,,and ,,brown7 #ajj #df4 ,,no4 #c ,,oval ,,flower ,,basket #aja #dg-ec4 ,,oval ,,bases #aja-b #ed4 ,,card ,,tray #ajd #ee4 ,,oval ,,base ,,basket #aje #ef4 ,,no4 #a ,,oval ,,base ,,flower ,,basket #ajf #eg4 ,,small ,,oval ,,base ,,flower ,,basket #ajg #eh4 ,,pin ,,tray #aaa #ei4 ,,candy ,,tray ,,no4 #a #aab #fj4 ,,candy ,,tray ,,no4 #b #aac #fa4 ,,cake ,,tray #aac #fb4 ,,no4 #a ,,sandwich ,,tray #aae #fc4 ,,no4 #b ,,sandwich ,,tray #aag #fd4 ,,no4 #a ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray #aba #fe4 ,,no4 #b ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray #abb #ff4 ,,no4 #c ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray #abd #fg4 ,,small ,,serving ,,tray #abf #fh4 ,,small ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,checker ,,design7 #acc #fi4 ,,large ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,checker ,,design7 #acd #gj4 ,,scrap ,,basket ,,in ,,oval ,,reed #ace #ga4 ,,rush ,,scrap ,,basket #acf #gb4 ,,artistic ,,basket ,,with ,,lid #adc #gc4 ,,knitting ,,basket #add #gd4 ,,mother',s ,,sewing ,,basket #ade #ge4 ,,lily ,,basket #ade #gf4 ,,small ,,barrel ,,shaped ,,rush ,,basket #adf #gg4 ,,large ,,rush ,,scrap ,,basket #adh #gh4 ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,open ,,work7 #aea #gi4 ,,fancy ,,scrap ,,basket #aec #hj4 ,,artistic ,,scrap ,,basket #aed #ha4 ,,father',s ,,waste ,,paper ,,basket #aef ,,preface ,basketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts4 ,as far back as the time of the ,israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices4 ,of necessity it was born1 and in its infancy was made into simple forms1 but very soon its importance to man was so duly felt and appreciated that new forms took shape1 and its uses were so extended that the early basket makers vied with one another in producing pleasing work and in discovering new and various kinds of materials to put into it4 ,though the ,chinese and ,japanese have sent us1 for long years1 marvelous things of beauty1 it is to our ,american ,indian that we owe our debt for beauty and artistry of this industry2 for industry it is4 ,it seems quite impossible to me to write on basketry without mentioning the ,indian and his connection with it1 for we can very safely call him the master artist of basket work4 ,in its history1 and a romantic one it is1 the ,indian figures first and last4 ,the ,indian woman was never satisfied with the materials just at hand2 she sought for and tried all kinds1 in season and out of season1 and she chose1 unerringly1 the best4 ,her patience was without limit in her experiments in materials1 dyes and weaves1 with the result that her basketry is the peer of any in the world4 ,her sample work was nature--and into every line of her basket she wove a meaning symbolical of something in particular4 ,serious study of ,indian basketry would serve both as an inspiration and stimulation to better work3 its intricacy1 its poetry and its artistry would be a revelation1 and give a fuller understanding of a people so sadly misunderstood4 ,basketry was used by the primitive ,indians in carrying water4 ,when there was a scarcity1 and careful conservation was necessary1 the basket was the article used as a conveyance4 ,some of the ,california ,indians up to this day use their baskets successfully as cooking utensils1 while the bassinet1 made out of basketry1 was1 and is still1 used by the ,indian to hold the papoose4 ,basketry is an important factor in the promotion of education4 ,its wide influence is felt not only in the class room but in homes1 settlement work1 blind institutions1 asylums1 in fact in institutions of all kinds4 ,the importance and influence of basketry is being recognized now and the work is being carried on in earnest4 ,within the past five years it has made a great jump and in most institutions where manual training has been introduced1 basket making has attained a prominent place in the training of the child4 ,basket work is a valuable aid in the character building of the child1 for1 through it can be given lessons in patience1 perseverance and concentration1 while truth and honesty can be effectually impressed on the worker1 resulting in the gradual though steady developing of the will power4 ,our reorganized school systems show what a specific educational value manual training has1 not alone in the manual skill which the child attains1 but also in the mental1 moral and economic values which it gains4 ,the desire to construct and create is strong in childhood1 and here in basketry will be found an astonishing aid in inspiring such desire and in developing constructive ability4 ,children1 especially boys1 find it fascinating and it is a work which appeals to them in all their moods2 frequently when they are unable to do any other kind of school work they turn with delight to basketry4 ,the child who works steadily over a basket1 and may have it to weave and reweave many times before completing it satisfactorily1 is not only receiving a valuable lesson in patience and thoroughness1 and gaining much experience which will be of inestimable value later on in this particular work1 but he is being trained into an efficient workman of the future4 ,basket making1 which handwork the children love best to do1 not only develops their judgment1 makes keen their observation1 makes them discriminating1 but it has a stimulating effect upon their minds and awakens in them the desire to put forth their best efforts4 ,hanging baskets1 scrap baskets1 trays1 etc41 mean something more to them than a piece of basket work done merely because of its utility4 ,instinctively they recognize the true intrinsic value of the work and that they are real workers1 but also it is the beauty and the surprises in basketry development that has its strong and attractive appeal for them4 ,owing to the simplicity of basketry the work is being generally accepted4 ,the child of seven or eight years may make a simple mat and basket and find it play work1 while the older child may make beautiful useful baskets and trays for the home4 ,originality in the child has full play and should always be encouraged since the field of work in this ground is abundant2 and he should never be discouraged1 no matter how loose the weaving may be nor how crude it may look3 he will soon be able1 through comparison1 to discover his mistakes and correct the poor work4 ,i would suggest that children be permitted to criticise their own and each other's work4 ,the celebrating of the holiday seasons can be nicely carried out in the manual training period when the making of birthday gifts1 ,christmas trays1 ,easter baskets1 sewing baskets1 hanging baskets and scrap baskets can be appropriately introduced4 ,try this suggestion1 and watch the happiness of the child who makes gifts for his loved ones4 ,sequence in basketry should be followed carefully with beginners1 and although it will be impossible to give in detail all the steps included in the subject1 the most essential and important will be given1 with many suggestions in models for advanced workers4 ,in conclusion1 just a word to the special class teacher of backward1 defective1 and the backward or defective delinquents4 ,the course presented in this book may be used in the sequence given or adapted just as is necessary to the class of children taught4 ,most of the models here demonstrated have been successfully taught to children in the backward delinquent class and have been a means of promoting1 mentally and morally1 the welfare of the child2 directing his miscontrolled energy into proper channels1 besides making his school life a brighter and happier one4 ,that this book may be of help to the basket maker and that it may bring much success and happiness to the reader is the wish of the author who has spent many happy hours in preparing it4 ,,chapter ,i ,,equipment ,,materials ,the materials used in making these baskets are rattan or reed1 raffia1 rush1 straw1 hemp4 ,rattan is a palm which grows wild in ,india1 ,japan1 ,china and ,east ,india ,islands4 ,the rattan seed is black and corresponds in size to a pea4 ,it is a notable fact that1 while growing1 the rattan always faces the sun4 ,the shoot of this seed grows four years2 it is then cut close4 ,the plant produces almost three hundred shoots which are cut annually4 ,these slender shoots attain a length of from three to five hundred feet4 ,they climb the highest trees and hang from them in graceful festoons4 ,it is interesting to see how1 like the selfish pumpkin vine1 they crowd out any other plant that should happen to be in the way4 ,by small fibres which spring from the joints1 they fasten themselves to the trees1 and they hold so tenaciously and have such grip or strength that it requires several men1 sometimes as many as a half dozen1 to separate and remove them4 ,the reed is manufactured from the rattan4 ,it has been manufactured in ,america for about sixty years4 ,there are a number of such manufacturing plants1 among which the ,wakefield ,rattan ,company and the ,new ,england ,company have made splendid reed4 ,germany and ,belgium give us the best reed1 while the least desirable quality comes from ,china4 ,the outer surface of the rattan is glazed4 ,it is cut in long narrow strips1 and is familiar to everyone under the name cane4 ,it is used in caning chairs4 ,from the pith or inside rattan1 we get the reed known as oval1 flat and round1 the latter being most extensively used4 ,the round reed varies in sizes from ,no4 #jj to ,no4 #ag2 ,no4 #jj being the finest1 is used in making the centers of baskets1 in finishing handles1 and in making very small baskets and trays4 ,sizes #a to #e are used in making ordinary size baskets and trays1 #e and #f for scrap baskets1 #h and #aj for handle foundations4 ,the reed comes only in the natural color1 but may be dyed into many beautiful colors either before or after the article is made4 ,oval or split reed comes in sizes #e and #g4 ,this reed makes artistic hanging baskets4 ,the flat #c_/h inch wide is often used in making foundations for sweet grass baskets1 and it also makes durable scrap baskets4 ,raffia is the outside covering of the ,madagascar palm4 ,it is a light1 tough material imported in the natural or straw color1 but may be dyed in many beautiful colors4 ,it is sold in bundles or braids of from one to four pounds4 ,care should be exercised in using this material4 ,it is advisable to keep it in canvas bags or hang it in braids in the class room1 as careless handling may cause untidiness or tend to disorder in the class room4 ,rush1 flat or braided1 is imported and sold in the natural and dull green colors4 ,the flat rush is sold by the pound1 the braided by bundles or bunches4 ,the braided rush makes a strong scrap basket2 it must be soaked before using to prevent cracking4 ,the flat rush is used in making smaller baskets4 ,straw is used as a weaver1 and can be woven either wet or dry1 but it is better to dip it in water a few minutes before using4 ,round and oval scrap baskets may be made by combining different colors of the straw with the natural color4 ,hemp1 which is imported from the ,philippine ,islands1 may be used as a foundation for raffia and sweet grass baskets4 ,,tools ,very few tools are necessary in basketry1 although1 to the basket maker1 who intends doing much work the following articles are essential3 pruning shears1 awl1 plier1 galvanized tub and bucket1 measuring stick or rule1 knife for splicing the reed4 ,rubber fingers may be used4 ,for the dyer1 rubber gloves and large earthen pots are necessary4 ,,chapter ,,ii ,,the ,,first ,,lesson ,reed is a brittle material1 therefore it must be soaked in water before using4 ,the time required depends on the number of the reed used4 ,no4 #jj merely dipped in water can be used successfully4 ,nos4 #a and #b can be used after soaking in water ten minutes2 ,nos4 #d and #e after fifteen or twenty minutes4 ,either cold or hot water may be used1 the hot water consuming less time to soak the reed than the cold4 ,no4 #d and ,no4 #b reeds are commonly used together in ordinary sized baskets4 ,no4 #d for the spokes1 which form the foundation upon and around which ,no4 #b1 as the weaver1 is woven4 ,the weaving of a round mat or basket is begun in the center and woven out toward the end4 ,it is absolutely necessary that beginners master the fundamental steps1 for no basket can be well made that has a poor bottom4 ,in order to avoid this1 the mat is practised upon until the art of weaving a good center is accomplished4 ,the following are the commonest weaves used4 ,,simple ,,weaving is the commonest of all and is the continuation of under one spoke and over the next4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #a4--,,simple ,,weaving ,,double ,,weaving1 the same as simple weaving only that two weavers are woven together as one4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #b4--;,,double ,,weaving ,,pairing4--,two weavers are inserted back of two successive spokes and crossed between1 then under weave brought forward each time and made the upper weave4 ,this may be used on an even as well as odd number of spokes4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #c4--,,pairing ,,double ,,pairing4--,the weave is the same as pairing but two weavers are woven together as one4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #d4--;,,double ,,pairing ,,two ,,and ,,one ,,weave4--,simply a weaver woven in front of two spokes and back of one spoke4 ,this makes a pretty effect in oval reed4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #e4--,,two ,,and ,,one ,,weave ,,three ,,and ,,two ,,weave4--,one weaver woven in front of three spokes and back of two4 ,this weave is used with oval reed and rush1 in making scrap baskets4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #f4--,,three ,,and ,,two ,,weave ,,triple ,,twist ,,or ,,three-,,rod ,,coil1 sometimes called the ,wale ,weave4--,three weavers start back of three consecutive spokes4 ,beginning with the first spoke to the left and weaving to the right bring the left-hand weaver out in front of the next two spokes1 back of the next and out in front4 ,the second and third weavers are treated in the same way1 always bringing each weaver in front of #b spokes and back of the next one4 ,this weave is used mostly in beginning the sides of separate bottom baskets where the spokes are inserted1 and in the ending of baskets4 ,it is a strong foundation for borders and handles4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #g4--,,triple ,,twist ,,or ,,three-,,rod ,,coil ,,four-,,rod ,,coil ,,or ,,rope ,,twist4--,is woven in a similar manner to the three coil weave except that the weavers are brought in front of #c spokes and back of one4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #h4--;,,four-,,rod ,,coil ,,five-,,rod ,,coil4--,the weavers are brought in front of #d spokes and back of #a spoke4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #i4--;,,five-,,rod ,,coil ,,upsetting4--,simply a strong weave used in turning up a basket4 ,three rows of a three or four coil weave are usually used in making an upsetting on a scrap basket4 ,,slewing4--,two or more weavers used as one in single weaving4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #aj4--,,slewing ,,the ,,sixteen-,,spoke ,,center means sixteen spokes arranged in groups of fours in the following manner3 first1 four spokes are placed in a vertical position1 the next four in a horizontal position over the first four1 the remaining eight spokes arranged in diagonal positions1 one diagonal four laid over the other diagonal four in an opposite direction4 ,a weaver is placed under the left-hand horizontal group and simple weaving is woven over one group and under another until four rows are completed4 ,the spokes are then separated into groups of twos by bringing the weavers over and under every two spokes instead of four4 ,this may be finished either in simple weaving with one weaver1 or by inserting another weaver1 in pairing4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #aa4--,,sixteen-,,spoke ,,center ,in cutting the ends of spokes always cut obliquely to prevent the reed from splitting4 ,in splitting spokes1 the incision must be made carefully in the center of the spoke4 ,do not make the incision larger than is necessary4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ab4--;,a ,,split ,,spoke ,half of the number of spokes needed should be split in center1 and the other half inserted through the incision4 ,in beginning a new weaver join it to the other weaver by crossing both ends back of a spoke4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ac4--;,,joining ,,weavers ,,chapter ,,iii ,,weaving ,,begun ,,model #a4--;,,fig4 #d ,,mat ,,with ,,open ,,border ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #d ,,material #f spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ai inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #aj inches4 #b weavers ,no4 #b reed4 #a strand raffia4 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #a ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #b ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #c ,make an incision in the center of each of #d spokes as illustrated in ,fig4 #a4 ,through these #d spokes insert the other group of #d spokes and the short spoke as in ,fig4 #a4 ,you are now ready for the first step4 ,place a wet strand of raffia back of the #d horizontal spokes2 pass it over the group of #d vertical spokes1 back of the #e horizontal spokes1 over the lower #d vertical spokes and back of the first group of horizontal spokes4 ,separate the groups of fours into groups of twos by bringing the raffia over #b spokes1 under #b spokes1 treating the short spoke as a separate group4 ,fig4 #b4 ,when two rows have been finished1 the third and last step is made by weaving the raffia under #a spoke and over the next1 thus separating each spoke4 ,fig4 #c4 ,after the spokes are well separated1 take a piece of ,no4 #b reed1 place it back of a spoke and begin weaving over #a spoke1 and back of the next one1 until thirty-two rows of weaving are completed4 ,this will make the mat about #e-c_/d inches in diameter4 ,you are now ready for the border4 ,,open ,,border ,,no4 #a ,allow about #f-a_/b inches for this border4 ,this border is made by placing each spoke back of the next spoke to the right1 and pushing it down by the side of this spoke through the weaving4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ad4--,,open ,,border ,,no4 #a ,,open ,,border ,,no4 #b ,open border ,no4 #b is made by bringing one spoke back of the next two spokes to the right and pushing it well down through the weaving1 by the side of the spoke4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ae4--,,open ,,border ,,no4 #b ,,model #b4--;,,fig4 #e ,,mat ,,with ,,closed ,,border ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #e ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ai inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #aj inches4 #a ring ,no4 #jj reed4 #b rings ,no4 #b blue reed4 #d rings ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,after the spokes are arranged for weaving1 take a short strand of #jj reed1 fasten and separate the spokes4 ,weave #a-c_/d inches with #jj reed1 then with ,no4 #b natural reed1 weave six rows4 ,follow this with six rows of blue1 then change to natural1 and weave eleven rows natural1 then with the blue reed1 weave nine rows1 change to natural1 and finish the weaving with six rows of natural color reed4 ,complete the mat with the following closed border3 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #af4--;,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #a 7,,part #a7 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ag4--;,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #a 7,,part #b7 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #a ,weaving to the right1 carry one spoke back of the next spoke and out to the front2 proceed in this way until every spoke is placed in this position4 ,the last spoke is pushed back and under the first one4 ,for the second row of this border1 place the first spoke1 which had been brought back of the second1 in front of the third spoke and back of the fourth spoke4 ,continue in this manner until the row is finished4 ,be careful to draw all the spokes tight1 leaving just space enough for the preceding spoke to pass through4 ,,model #c4--;,,fig4 #f ,,basket ,,for ,,mother',s ,,buttons ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #f ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #af inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #i inches4 #b rings tan reed4 #b rings natural color reed4 #a strand of raffia4 ,the bottom of this basket is begun just like the mat4 ,after the spokes are separated with the raffia1 begin the weaving1 and weave until a base three inches is woven1 then weave two rows with a weaver of the tan reed4 ,this completes the bottom of the basket4 ,wet the spokes well and with a plier press them hard and turn them up4 ,with the same weaver continue the weaving until seven rows have been woven up the side4 ,during the weaving hold the spokes firmly and straight4 ,change the weave now to the natural color and work twelve rows1 then with another ring of tan reed complete the weaving of the basket with nine rows4 ,finish the basket with ,open ,border ,no4 #b4 ,bands of tan1 combined with the natural color and woven over brown spokes1 make a very pretty effect4 ,,model #d4--;,,fig4 #g ,,basket ,,for ,,pencils ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #g ,the second basket for the beginner is the pencil basket1 much like the first1 with sides higher and with a closed border4 ,this basket is woven all in the natural color and then painted in gold4 ,,material #f spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ae inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #h inches4 #d ,no4 #b weavers4 #a strand of raffia4 ,in a similar manner1 as illustrated in ,fig4 #d1 make a base #b-c_/d inches4 ,turn the sides up sharply and weave #c-a_/b inches4 ,complete with ,closed ,border ,no4 #a4 ,,model #e4--;,,fig4 #h ,,basket ,,for ,,spools ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #h ,this basket is woven in the natural color and afterwards dipped in brown dye4 ,it makes a useful holder for spools4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #c reed1 #ad inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #c reed1 #h inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #a and ,no4 #b ,reed4 ,with ,no4 #a reed1 weave a base four inches4 ,press the spokes with the plier until soft4 ,turn them sharply upward and hold them straight4 ,with ,no4 #b reed weave the sides #a-c_/d inches4 ,with the spokes well soaked1 press and hold them in towards the center of the basket4 ,continue the weaving1 drawing the weaver tightly1 until five rows are woven4 ,complete basket with the following border3 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #b ,for the first row of this border1 place each spoke back of the next one1 weaving to the right1 and bring it out to the front4 ,for the second row1 each weaver is brought in front of the next #b spokes and back of the next spoke or--numbering the spokes #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e3--,no4 #a spoke is brought back of ,no4 #b spoke1 in front of the third and fourth spokes1 and back of the fifth spoke1 where it rests4 ,continue in this manner until all the spokes are woven in position4 ,this border makes a decidedly pretty effect4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ah4--;,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #b ,,model #f4--;,,fig4 #i ,,tooth-,,brush ,,holder ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #i ,this little curved basket is woven with brown reed over natural color spokes4 ,the border is of the natural color reed being a continuation of the spokes4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #c reed1 #ae inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #c reed1 #h inches4 ,several rings ,no4 #b brown reed4 #a strand brown raffia4 ,weave the center of this basket with brown raffia to carry out the same effect as the brown reed4 ,weave #a-a_/d inches with raffia4 ,with a ,no4 #b brown weaver continue the weaving until a base #b-a_/b inches is woven4 ,after the sides are turned up1 continue weaving up the sides1 drawing the spokes gradually outward toward the weaver1 until the basket measures #b-a_/b inches high4 ,continue the weaving1 drawing the weaver tightly and pressing the spokes in toward the center1 until #a-c_/d inches more are woven4 ,the basket should now have a slightly rounded effect4 ,the diameter of basket should now be about three inches4 ,the basket is curved outward in the following manner4 ,work the spokes outward and press them down toward the side of basket2 hold firmly and continue the weaving in an easy manner4 ,when nine rows of weaving are finished1 complete the basket with ,closed ,border ,no4 #a4 ,,model #g4--;,,fig4 #aj ,,barrel ,,shaped ,,fancy ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #aj ,this basket is woven over green spokes1 with green bands about an inch from the top and bottom of basket4 ,green rings may be made for handle4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d green reed1 #bj inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d green reed1 #aa inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural4 ,weavers ,no4 #b green4 #a strand green raffia4 ,weave a center1 and separate the spokes with green raffia4 ,with ,no4 #b natural reed weave a base #c-a_/b inches4 ,turn the sides up and drawing them outward weave ten rows4 ,change the reed to ,no4 #b green and holding the spokes in the same manner1 weave a band of green #g_/h inch wide1 then a band of the natural color #a-a_/b inches wide4 ,change the reed now to green4 ,hold the spokes well in toward the center and draw the weaver tightly4 ,work a band of green one inch and finish the weaving with one inch of natural reed4 ,complete the basket with the following closed border3 ,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #c ,as in the ,closed ,border ,no4 #a and ,no4 #b1 run each spoke back of the next spoke on the right and out to the front4 ,the second row is woven by placing each spoke in front of the next three spokes to the right and back of the sixth4 ,weave each spoke in this way until the row is completed4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #ai4--;,,closed ,,border ,,no4 #c ,,model #h4--;,,fig4 #aa ,,no4 #a ,,jardiniere ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #aa ,this flower pot covering basket is made of the natural reed4 ,it may either be dipped in any shade of dye or stained4 ,the one illustrated was dipped in dye when completed4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #aj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weave a bottom #d-a_/d inches4 ,the sides are made by holding the spokes outward until #d-a_/b inches are woven4 ,this makes the diameter of the basket #d-c_/d inches4 ,to obtain the outward slanting effect point the spokes straight out towards the weaver1 and1 after weaving four rows turn and hold the spokes slantingly upward4 ,finish this weave with six more rows4 ,complete the basket with the ,closed ,border ,no4 #b4 ,,model #i4--;,,fig4 #ab ,,match ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ab ,this little basket may either be used for holding matches or tooth picks4 ,it is woven in ,no4 #b natural reed over a small drinking glass1 with ,no4 #jj as weaver4 ,when finished1 stain in old rose ,easy ,dye diluting the dye to get the tint desired4 ,,material #e spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #aj-a_/b inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #b reed1 #f inches4 #b ,weavers ,no4 #jj reed4 ,handle--#b strands ,no4 #jj reed1 #bd inches4 ,weave a base #a-a_/h inches with ,no4 #jj reed4 ,turn sharply upward and continue weaving until fifty-one rows of single weaving are woven4 ,be careful to keep the spokes straight and to weave closely4 ,complete the tray with ,closed ,border ,no4 #a4 ,make the ring handles one inch in diameter and attach to the basket under the border4 ,,chapter ,,iv ,,separate ,,bottom ,,baskets ,separate bottom basket3 the bottom of the basket is made separate from the sides1 the latter being made by inserting spokes between the weaving1 after the bottom is finished1 and attaching them with an upsetting of three1 four1 or five rod coils4 ,a bottom with an even number of spokes is woven with two weavers in pairing1 or with three in triple twist4 ,,model #aj4--;,,fig4 #ac ,,desk ,,utility ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ac ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #aj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b ,natural and ,no4 #b ,green4 ,make a bottom five inches4 ,for the sides insert the thirty-one spokes in the bottom1 one inch from edge4 ,place each spoke by the side of a base spoke4 ,turn up sharply and with three green weavers1 make two rows of triple twist in this manner4 ,place each of the three weavers back of a consecutive spoke1 and beginning with the first weaver to the left1 place it in front of the next two spokes to the right1 back of the next spoke and then out to the front4 ,treat the other two weavers the same way1 bringing each weaver in front of two spokes1 back of one and out to the front4 ,continue this until two rows are woven4 ,with ,no4 #b natural reed weave #b-a_/b inches1 holding the spokes so as to get a very slight outward effect1 then with thirteen rows of weaving1 draw the spokes inward to obtain the rounded effect4 ,finish the weaving with two rows of triple twist in green1 and complete the basket with the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is placed back of the next spoke to the right and out2 second row1 each spoke is placed in front of three spokes to the right and in back of the next spoke1 where it rests4 ,,model #aa4--;,,fig4 #ad ,,covering ,,for ,,small ,,flower ,,pot ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ad ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 #cd spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ah inches4 ,no4 #b natural reed used as weavers4 ,no4 #c natural reed used in triple twist4 ,over the #h spoke center weave a base in pairing1 #d-a_/b inches in diameter4 ,separate #cd spokes in groups of twos1 and considering each group of spokes as one spoke1 insert them in base4 ,one spoke in base will have a group placed each side of it1 making #ag spokes4 ,attach the sides to base with an upset of two rows of rope twist4 ,work eighteen rows in double weave4 ,the spokes are now flared slightly outward and five more rows complete the weaving4 ,the basket is finished off with ,no4 #b ,closed ,border4 ,continue the use of the two spokes as one throughout the border4 ,,model #ab4--;,,fig4 #ae ,,striped ,,sewing ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ae ,the following three baskets are given to show how colored reed may be introduced and the effective result4 ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #d brown reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #ba spokes ,no4 #d natural reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,handle--#b pieces ,no4 #e brown reed1 #h inches4 ,over a #aj spoke center1 weave in pairing1 six rows in natural color1 change to brown and white1 and weave four rows in pairing1 change the weave to natural and complete the bottom which should be five inches in diameter4 ,after inserting spokes for the sides1 weave an upset in two rows of wale weave4 ,place a natural color weaver back of one spoke and weave one row around1 stopping at the spoke where the weaving was begun2 back of the spoke1 to the right of the one where the first weaver was placed1 insert the brown weaver and weave around until the first weaver is reached4 ,continue this weave1 first the natural then the brown1 holding the spokes all the time slightly up and outward4 ,do this until thirty-eight rows of weaving are finished1 nineteen of each color1 alternating white and brown stripes4 ,finish the basket with two rows of triple twist and the following border4 ,first row1 each spoke is brought back of the one to the right and out1 second row each spoke is brought in front of next three to the right and in back of the fourth spoke4 ,,handle ,place one end of an #h inch spoke well down by the side of one of the spokes in the basket4 ,place the other end down the basket leaving about a three inch space between the ends4 ,to the left of the handle place a brown weaver by the side of the inserted end of handle1 bring it up over the handle on the outside1 and weave three twists around the handle about an inch apart2 bring the weaver over the handle to the inside of basket1 down under the triple and out to the front4 ,follow the twist around the handle with the weaver until the handle is completely covered4 ,end the weaver by bringing it up from the inside of the basket between the handle and down through the border and triple twist where it is lost amid the weaving4 ,,model #ac4--;,,fig4 #af ,,sewing ,,basket ,,in ,,double ,,weaving ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #af ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #d natural reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #ba spokes ,no4 #d natural reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,handle--#b pieces ,no4 #e brown reed1 #h inches4 #c weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,make a five inch base4 ,fasten the sides with an upset of two rows brown triple4 ,the sides of this basket are woven in double weaving1 one weaver of brown1 the other of natural color4 ,eighteen rows of slewing with two rows of brown triple finish the weaving of the basket4 ,hold the spoke slightly out and up while weaving4 ,complete the basket with border described in preceding sewing basket4 ,handle is made as in preceding basket4 ,,model #ad4--;,,fig4 #ag ,,sewing ,,basket ,,in ,,check ,,effect ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ag ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #g inches4 #cb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ag inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b blue reed4 ,make a base #f-a_/b inches4 ,insert the spokes for sides and weave two rows of triple twist in ,no4 #d natural reed4 ,the sides of this basket are woven in blue and white in the checker design1 in the following way3 ,with ,no4 #b light blue reed1 weave one row1 stopping at the spoke to the left of where the weaver was inserted2 back of this spoke1 insert a natural color weaver and weave one row around meeting the first weaver4 ,continue the weaving now with the blue weaver1 work in this way1 first with blue reed1 then with natural color1 until eight rows are woven--you now have a striped effect of four rows in blue and four in white4 ,in order to get the checker effect1 the weave must now change4 ,bring each weaver back of two spokes at the end of the eighth row of weaving4 ,if the weaving is correct the ninth row of weaving1 which is in blue1 will be woven under and over the same spokes as the eighth row1 which is white4 ,the ninth row is the beginning of the new group of weaving4 ,continue this weaving until you make five or six checks4 ,the weaving should now be four rows of blue1 four of white1 four blue1 four white1 four blue1 which gives a prominence to the blue1 and makes a decidedly artistic piece of work4 ,during the weaving the spokes should be held in an outward direction4 ,follow this with two rows of triple twist and border described as follows3 ,,plaited ,,border ,this border is especially appropriate for large baskets and trays4 ,allow thirteen inches for this border1 spokes #c_/d inch apart4 ,insert #d spokes which should be one inch longer than the spokes of the basket4 ,place each spoke by the side of each of #d border spokes4 ,this makes four groups of #b spokes each4 ,number these groups #a1 #b1 #c1 #d4 ,bend down towards the outside of basket ,no4 #a1 #b1 #c groups4 ,take ,no4 #a group pass it over ,nos4 #b and #c groups1 in front of ,no4 #d group1 and back of the next spoke which is ,no4 #e spoke4 ,bend down ,no4 #d group towards the outside of basket4 ,place ,no4 #b group over ,no4 #c and #d groups1 and back of ,no4 #f spoke4 ,bring ,no4 #a group1 which is back of ,no4 #e spoke1 to the outside of basket1 by crossing it over ,no4 #b group between ,no4 #e and ,no4 #f spokes4 ,now bend down ,no4 #e spoke by the side of this group4 ,pass ,no4 #c group over the two groups on the outside of basket1 and up between the two upright spokes4 ,no4 #b group is brought to the outside of basket by crossing it over ,no4 #c group between ,no4 #f and ,no4 #g spokes4 ,bend down ,no4 #f spoke by the side of this group4 ,no4 #d group is woven in same manner as ,no4 #b and #c4 ,after the fourth group is woven1 you should have one group of #b spokes on the inside of basket and three groups of #c spokes each on the outside of basket4 ,continue the border by weaving two of each group of #c spokes1 lying on outside of basket1 over the next two groups on the outside of basket1 in front of the first upright spoke1 and back of the second where it rests until next group is woven4 ,the first inside group now is drawn to the outside of the basket by crossing it over this group between the two upright spokes4 ,the first upright spokes are always bent down to the outside of basket by the side of this group4 ,when all the groups are woven in this manner1 there should be #a spoke from each group facing the outside of basket1 and four groups of #b spokes each on the inside of basket where the border is completed4 ,cut all the spokes closely4 ,the first three groups of spokes at the beginning of the border should not be drawn tight1 enough space should be left to allow the last three groups of the border to pass through them easily4 ,the remainder of border should be woven tightly and close to the basket4 ,,model #ae4--;,,fig4 #ah ,,green ,,and ,,white ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ah ,this little basket is a very convenient receptacle for holding loose threads or scraps while sewing4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d natural reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #b natural reed1 #aj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #c green reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b green reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,through an #h spoke base1 five inches wide1 insert the #ca spokes4 ,weave two rows green triple1 follow this in double weave using green and natural reed4 ,weave seven rows4 ,change to single weaving1 using two weavers1 and weave fourteen rows in the striped effect showing green and white stripe4 ,complete the weaving with two rows green in triple effect and the following border3 ,,reversed ,,rope ,,border ,each spoke of the first row is brought back of the next spoke to the right and out4 ,in the second row each spoke is brought back of the next spoke and out1 showing a rope effect with spokes on outside4 ,,model #af4--;,,fig4 #ai ,,fancy ,,sewing ,,basket1 ,,no4 #a ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ai ,the basket is woven1 over a #af spoke center1 entirely of ,no4 #b reed4 ,the spokes and triple twist are of brown reed while the remainder of the basket is woven in the natural color4 ,,material #af spokes ,no4 #b brown reed1 #bf inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,over the #af spokes weave a base in pairing four inches in diameter4 ,in the first three rows1 consider each group of fours as one spoke1 then separate the group of fours into groups of twos with seven rows of pairing4 ,consider each group of #b spokes as #a spoke throughout the base4 ,the base should now be four inches in diameter4 ,turn the spokes with an upset of three rows of triple twist ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,holding the spokes slightly up and outward1 weave the basket two inches high4 ,now drawing the weaver tightly and pushing spokes inward toward center of basket weave twelve rows of single weaving4 ,finish with three rows of triple twist ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,when this is completed take each spoke1 and bring it out back of the next spoke to the right and down through the three rows of triple twist4 ,holding the spoke firmly1 pass it through the three rows of triple twist at the base of the basket4 ,continue this with each group of spokes1 which will show the striped effect on outside of basket4 ,when all the spokes have been pulled through the triple twist at bottom of base1 turn the basket upside down1 and if the open border at the top of the basket is even1 you are ready to complete the border at base of the basket4 ,this border serves as a little stand for the basket4 ,,border ,weaving to the right1 each spoke is woven in front of the next spoke and back of the second spoke to the right where the end is cut off4 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bj ,,chapter ,v ,,handles ,,and ,,lids ,,model #ag4--;,,fig4 #ba ,,small ,,carrying ,,basket ,,in ,,striped ,,effect ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ba ,this little basket1 in the striped design of blue and white with blue handle1 was made by a little #aj-year-old boy of the defective delinquent class4 ,,material #f spokes ,no4 #d natural reed1 #bj inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d natural reed1 #aa inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b blue reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #d natural reed1 #bj inches4 ,weave a base1 with the striped design carried out1 #b-c_/d inches4 ,two weavers are necessary to get this effect--one blue1 the other of natural color4 ,weave these two colors in pairing4 ,with the spokes slightly flared outward1 weave the sides1 in the striped effect1 #c-a_/b inches4 ,with two weavers of blue and one of natural1 weave two rows of ,wale4 ,finish with ,open ,border ,no4 #b4 ,,handle ,insert one end of the #bj inch spoke of ,no4 #d reed down through the weaving1 to the right of one of the spokes of the basket4 ,insert the other end on the opposite side of basket in the same way4 ,place the end of a blue weaver down1 through the weaving1 by the side of inserted spoke1 twist it over the handle1 then under1 then over1 next under1 over1 until the end of the handle is reached1 thus making nine twists around the handle4 ,the last twist is passed back of the handle1 over the triple twist to the inside of the basket1 then it is brought to the outside of basket under the triple twist4 ,following the twists around the handle1 the weaver is twirled in this way until the handle is completely covered by the blue weaver4 ,four rows of this weaving around the basket will cover the entire handle4 ,to fasten the end of the weaver1 carry it back of the spoke1 between the woven handle1 and down through the triple twist1 where it is made secure and then cut off4 ,,model #ah4--;,,fig4 #bb ,,little ,,marketing ,,basket ,,in ,,green ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bb ,this may be used in gathering eggs from the chicken yard or in doing little marketing4 ,it is all woven in natural color reed and after the basket is completed is dyed4 ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bc inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #ab inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #e reed1 #bf inches4 ,over #aj-a_/b spokes weave a base five inches in diameter4 ,turn up with three rows of ,no4 #d reed in triple twist4 ,in single weaving1 work the sides five inches high giving a slightly rounded effect and widening toward the top4 ,finish with three rows of triple and the following border4 ,numbering the spokes #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 #f1 #g1 take ,no4 #a spoke back of ,no4 #b1 in front of ,no4 #c1 back of ,no4 #d1 in front of ,no4 #e1 back of ,no4 #f where it rests2 then ,no4 #b spoke follows in the same way1 back of ,no4 #c1 in front of ,no4 #d1 back of ,no4 #e1 in front of ,no4 #f1 back of ,no4 #g1 where it rests4 ,each spoke is woven in the same manner until all spokes have disappeared amid the weaving4 ,,handle ,to make the handle firm and strong1 insert the ends four and a half inches through the weaving of the basket4 ,the handle is entirely covered with ,no4 #b reed as described in preceding basket4 ,,model #ai4--;,,fig4 #bc ,,lunch ,,basket ,,with ,,lid ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bc ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #d inches4 #ai spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ac inches4 ,handle--#a strand ,no4 #e reed1 #bj inches4 ,lid--#h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weave a base four inches4 ,work the sides four inches high4 ,both the top and bottom of the sides are woven with two rows ,no4 #d1 triple twist4 ,finish with the following border4 ,number the spokes #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 #f1 #g1 #h4 ,turn down the first four toward the outside of the basket4 ,place ,no4 #a spoke back of ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #b spoke back of ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #c spoke back of ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #d spoke back of ,no4 #e2 now bring ,no4 #a spoke over ,no4 #b and ,no4 #c spokes1 in front of ,no4 #e spoke1 over ,no4 #d spoke1 back of ,no4 #f spoke4 ,carry ,no4 #e spoke back of ,no4 #f spoke and place it by the side of ,no4 #a spoke4 ,in like manner1 run ,no4 #b spoke over ,no4 #c and ,no4 #d spokes1 in front of ,no4 #f spoke1 over ,no4 #e spoke and back of ,no4 #g spoke4 ,place ,no4 #f spoke back of ,no4 #g spoke and bring it out to the front by the side of ,no4 #b spoke4 ,continue in this manner until all the spokes are woven in the proper position4 ,be careful to make the border uniform throughout4 ,the diameter of the top of basket should now measure #f-c_/d inches4 ,illustration3 ,,diagram ,,no4 #bj4--;,,heavy ,,border ,the handle is not completely covered1 like the preceding basket1 but a small part of the foundation is shown between the twists4 ,the lid is made similar to that in the preceding lesson except on a larger scale4 ,it should fit closely within the basket4 ,the base when finished should measure #f-c_/d inches4 ,it is finished off with a ,rope ,twist ,border4 ,the handle of the lid is a twisted ring made as described in the preceding chapter4 ,,model #bj4--;,,fig4 #bd ,,oval ,,basket ,,with ,,lid ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bd ,,material #f spokes ,no4 #c reed1 #ba inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #c reed1 #aa inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,lid--#f spokes ,no4 #c reed1 #ab inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #c reed1 #g inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,on a three inch base1 weave a slightly rounded basket five inches high4 ,finish with ,closed ,border ,no4 #b4 ,in making a lid for a basket the first thing to be decided on is its shape2 if the basket is barrel shaped1 the lid to harmonize should have the curved effect4 ,the lid of this basket is rounded to correspond with the basket4 ,,lid ,weave a good center1 over the #f-a_/b spokes1 with either raffia or ,no4 #jj reed4 ,after #c_/d inch is woven1 begin with fine ,no4 #b reed1 and weave two rows1 drawing the spokes in with the weaver4 ,after two rows are woven1 hold the spokes slightly outward and weave fourteen rows4 ,complete the basket with the following border which is suitable for lids of baskets3 ,,rope ,,twist ,,border ,each spoke is passed in front of the next spoke to the right and brought inside the lid4 ,for the second row1 each spoke is passed to the outside of the lid over the next spoke to the right1 and to the inside of the lid where it is cut off carefully4 ,the ring handle is made in the following way3 ,with a strand of ,no4 #b reed1 #ag inches long1 make a ring about one inch2 then weaving alternately with one end and then the other1 pass the ends in and out around the ring--two rows complete the ring4 ,when the ring is finished you should have ends about #c-a_/b inches long4 ,these ends are fastened above two rows of the weaving in the lid1 thus securing the ring to the lid4 ,after the lid is placed in proper position on the basket1 it is fastened by holding the ring down by side of the basket and placing the center of a strand of ,no4 #b reed back of a spoke in the basket4 ,draw both ends out1 and in the form of a cross1 pass them over the lower part of ring1 draw them under the weaving to the inside of the basket where they are woven in and out to make them secure4 ,the rings for the front of basket and lid are made in a similar way1 the ends being woven in and out amid the weaving of the basket and lid4 ,one ring should be smaller than the other to keep the larger ring from slipping out4 ,,model #ba4--;,,fig4 #be ,,candy ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #be ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f inches4 #bj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 ,lid--#aj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ae inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 ,weavers ,nos4 #jj1 #b1 #e round reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,weave a #f inch base4 ,turn the sides with three rows of ,no4 #e1 triple twist4 ,with oval reed ,no4 #e1 weave #g rows in the two and one weave1 change to ,no4 #e reed and finish with three rows triple4 ,while weaving1 the spokes should be slightly drawn in4 ,the following border is used3 first row each spoke is run back of one spoke and out to the front2 second row1 each spoke is passed in front of the next two spokes and in back of the third where it is cut off4 ,diameter of top of base should be almost five and a half inches4 ,,lid ,the center of lid corresponding to center in the base of the basket is woven and separated with ,no4 #jj reed4 ,weave twelve rows of ,no4 #b reed next4 ,then with oval reed ,no4 #e1 weave in single weaving1 five rows4 ,hold the spokes1 to get a slightly rounded effect4 ,turn down the spokes with four rows of triple twist4 ,finish the basket with the ,rope ,twist ,border1 described under ,model #bj4 ,the diameter of the lid should be a little over #f inches4 ,it should fit the basket so as to slide off and on easily4 ,the ring handle in the center completes the lid4 ,,model #bb4--;,,fig4 #bf ,,fancy ,,sewing ,,basket ,,with ,,lid ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bf ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #ba spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #af inches4 ,lid--#af spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #d reed1 #g inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed and ,no4 #d reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #b reed1 #ba inches4 ,over the #aj spokes1 weave a base #e-a_/b inches4 ,insert the #ba spokes and turn them up with two rows of triple twist4 ,hold the spokes slantingly outward and weave the sides #d-c_/d inches high4 ,finish with three rows triple twist and the following border3 ,,border ,numbering the spokes #a to #g and weaving to the right1 place ,no4 #a spoke back of ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #b spoke back of ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #c spoke back of ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #d spoke back of ,no4 #e4 ,now take ,no4 #a spoke1 place it in front of ,nos4 #c and #d spokes and back of ,no4 #e4 ,place ,no4 #b spoke in front of ,nos4 #d and #e spokes and back of ,no4 #f spoke4 ,no4 #c spoke is passed in front of ,nos4 #e and #f spokes and back of ,no4 #g4 ,continue this weaving until border is finished4 ,,lid ,arrange the #af spokes as described in ,chapter ,,ii4 ,weave three rows in pairing1 and separate the spokes into groups of twos4 ,hold the spokes slightly curved and weave twelve rows in pairing4 ,insert the one seven inch spoke and weave one row triple twist4 ,now hold the spokes almost straight and continue weaving until a diameter of #i-a_/d inches is obtained4 ,complete the lid with a rope border4 ,attach a ring handle to the lid as shown in the model4 ,,chapter ,,vi ,,hanging ,,baskets ,if it is possible to add more beauty to nature in the arranging of flowers and vines1 etc41 the use of the various and wonderfully attractive hanging baskets that can easily be made will afford the opportunity4 ,the harmonious selection of flowers to combine harmoniously with the color of the basket is open to the artist and craftsman4 ,the opportunity is wide for originality in the making of these baskets4 ,the basket maker finds himself flooded with so many ideas that it is impossible to put them in book form4 ,the following are a few suggestions4 ,,model #bc4--;,,fig4 #bg ,,small ,,green ,,hanging ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bg ,,material #h-a_/b spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bg inches4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #e reed1 #bg inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weave a four inch base4 ,turn up with three rows #c coil weave4 ,holding the sides slightly outward weave twenty-six rows1 then holding the spokes slightly inward and drawing the weaver tight1 work twenty-six rows4 ,complete the basket with three rows of triple twist and the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke passes back of one spoke and out to the front2 second row1 each spoke is brought in front of two spokes and in back of the next spoke4 ,,handle ,place an end of the ,no4 #e-bg inch spoke through the triple twist at bottom of basket1 bring it up through the triple twist at top of basket2 do the same on the opposite side of the basket4 ,when the handle is thus arranged1 with two rows of ,no4 #b reed make a twisted handle4 ,arrange the twists about an inch and a half apart4 ,figs4 #bh and #bi are small flower receptacles4 ,they are both woven over ,no4 #d reed4 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bh ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #bi ,,model #bd4--;,,fig4 #cj ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cj ,,no4 #b ,,bowl ,,shaped ,,hanging ,,basket ,this basket is worked with ,no4 #b reed as foundation and ,no4 #a reed as the weaver4 ,,material #h-a_/b spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ba inches4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #e reed1 #bh inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,this little basket has a three inch base4 ,hold the spokes straight and weave the sides about one inch1 single weaving4 ,bend the spokes out and weave two inches4 ,hold the spokes in toward the center of basket and draw the weaver tight2 in this position weave two more inches4 ,follow this with two rows of triple twist in ,no4 #b reed1 and the border described under ,model #bj4 ,,handle ,insert the ends of the handles two inches below the top of basket4 ,bring them inside the basket back of eighteen rows of weaving1 draw them to the outside of basket and down in front of sixteen rows of weaving4 ,bring the ends through the weaving to the inside of basket4 ,fasten the ends securely to the basket by weaving a strand of ,no4 #b reed in and out in the form of a cross4 ,with one ring of ,no4 #a reed1 make a twisted handle1 allowing two inch space between each twist2 the second row of handle is made by making another twist around the handle1 the twist being made in the middle of the intervening spaces1 showing a separate woven twist all way around and having a spacing of one inch between each twist4 ,,model #be4--;,,fig4 #ca ,,no4 #c ,,hanging ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ca ,this basket is made large enough to allow a large glass to slip in and out easily4 ,,material #aj-a_/b spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bd inches4 ,handle--#a piece ,no4 #f reed1 #ci inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #jj reed4 ,a base #d-a_/b inches is woven in the following manner3 six rows of single weaving of ,no4 #jj reed separate the spokes4 ,follow this with five rows of triple twist in ,no4 #jj reed1 four rows of single weaving in oval reed and one row ,no4 #d reed in triple twist4 ,turn the sides up with four more rows of triple twist4 ,with oval reed1 weave twelve rows of single weaving4 ,hold the spokes well in and draw the weaver tightly4 ,the diameter of basket should now be #b-c_/d inches wide4 ,continue the weaving1 drawing the spokes well out and holding the weaver loosely4 ,the basket should have eighteen rows of oval weaving4 ,follow this with three rows of triple twist and the following border3 first row1 each spoke is passed back of one spoke and out2 second row1 each spoke is brought in front of three spokes and in back of the next one4 ,,handle ,insert the ends of handle through the four rows of triple twist at the base of basket4 ,the ends must be inserted just opposite to each other4 ,place a strand of oval reed to the right of inserted handle and between the third and fourth rows of triple weave4 ,draw the weaver first over the handle1 then under the handle4 ,about two inches above where the handle is inserted1 pass the weaver over the handle and carry it to inside of basket1 under the border4 ,twist the weaver around the handle twenty-one times4 ,pass it down under the border to the outside of basket2 three more twists complete one row of the handle4 ,now run the weaver to inside of basket1 between the third and fourth rows of triple twist1 cross1 and bring to outside of basket at the left of handle4 ,the weave is continued around the handle1 forming a cross at every twist in the handle4 ,,model #bf4--;,,fig4 #cb ,,basket ,,with ,,braided ,,handle ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cb ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 #ag spokes ,no4 #c reed1 #aa inches4 ,handle--#c pieces ,no4 #d reed1 #dj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,through a five-inch base1 insert #ag spokes4 ,weave an upset of three rows of triple twist4 ,to get the desired shape weave twenty-two rows1 single weaving1 holding the spokes inward4 ,now hold the spokes out and weave twenty-eight rows4 ,with four weavers1 placing each weaver back of a corresponding spoke1 weave two rows2 each weaver in turn is brought in front of three spokes and back of one4 ,finish with the following border3 ,first row1 pass each spoke back of one spoke and out2 second row1 each spoke is carried in front of three spokes and in back of the next one4 ,for the handle1 insert the three pieces ,no4 #d reed just above the triple twist at the base of basket4 ,make two twists and pass remainder of reed through the upper eight rows of weaving and lower two rows of triple weave4 ,braid the reed twenty-four inches4 ,the ends are now inserted through the lower two rows of triple weaving and the upper eight rows of single weaving4 ,with two more twists the ends are carried inside the basket just above the triple weave1 and there made secure4 ,,model #bg4--;,,fig4 #cc ,,bowl ,,shaped ,,with ,,flared ,,top ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cc ,,material #aj-a_/b spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bg inches4 ,handle--#b pieces ,no4 #e reed1 #ce inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,the base of this basket is four inches4 ,the sides are woven in double weaving1 having a decided rounded effect4 ,the flare at the top is made by bending the spokes down the outside of basket4 ,an inch and a half of flare is woven4 ,complete with two rows of triple and the following border3 ,hold the basket upside down and weave to right1 in front of one spoke and over two spokes4 ,the sides of this basket are #b-a_/b inches high4 ,about half way down the sides of the basket1 insert the ends of the handle through four rows of weaving1 the ends to be #a-c_/d inches apart4 ,the ends are fastened securely by weaving in and out and across the spokes2 the weaving is continued under and over the handle until the top of basket is reached2 here the handle is made secure by carrying a weaver over the handle1 and working it in and out through the weaving of the basket4 ,make twenty-eight inches of coil with the two spokes4 ,fasten the handle1 in a similar manner1 on the opposite side4 ,,model #bh4--;,,fig4 #cd ,,funnel ,,shaped ,,hanging ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cd ,,material #h-a_/b spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ca inches4 #a piece ,no4 #f reed1 #cf inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #jj reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,after fastening the spokes with ,no4 #jj reed1 weave five rows of single weaving4 ,change the weaver to ,no4 #b reed and work twenty-three rows in single weaving1 holding the spokes in towards center4 ,continue the weaving until fifty-seven rows are woven4 ,with ,no4 #d reed1 make four rows triple twist and complete the basket with border described under ,model #bb4 ,when finished1 the diameter at top of basket should measure #e-a_/b inches4 ,,handle ,insert the ends of handle two inches from bottom4 ,with ,no4 #jj reed fasten the ends to basket with the tie bow effect1 then finish the handle in a twisted design4 ,,fig4 #ce ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ce ,the funnel basket under ,fig4 #ce is dyed in dark green4 ,it makes an attractive basket for cut flowers and vines4 ,it is made of ,no4 #d and ,no4 #b reed4 ,the handle from ,no4 #e reed4 ,,chapter ,,vii ,,flower ,,receptacles ,,model #bi4--;,,fig4 #cf ,,vase ,,with ,,handles ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cf ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #bb inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #b reed1 #ab inches4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #bj inches4 #b spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,this covering may be woven over a small vase or a pint jar4 ,over the #h-a_/b spokes weave a base #b-c_/d inches4 ,pinch the spokes sharply and turn up with three rows of triple twist in ,no4 #b reed4 ,weave around the jar in single weaving1 until forty-four rows are completed4 ,for the handle place the centers of one piece of ,no4 #d reed and one piece ,no4 #b reed between the #dbnd and #dcrd rows of weaving1 twist the ,no4 #d reed around in a plain coil and carry the ,no4 #b reed around this coil4 ,do the same on the opposite side for the other handle4 ,form the oval handle1 as seen in picture1 and secure the four ends of each handle in place by fastening them to jar with a fine cord which may be pulled out later4 ,weave twenty-nine more rows in single weaving4 ,complete and fasten the handle with five rows triple twist4 ,to prevent the handle from loosening or falling out1 the triple twist should be woven over and under the ends of the handles4 ,the following border completes the vase3 ,first row1 each spoke is placed back of the spoke to the right and out4 ,second row1 each spoke is brought in front of the spoke to the right and in where it is cut off closely4 ,,model #cj4--;,,fig4 #cg ,,no4 #b ,,green ,,jardiniere ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #cg ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #cd spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ag inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,over an #h spoke foundation1 weave a base five inches4 ,insert the #cd spokes1 considering two spokes as one1 making #ag spokes4 ,turn up with three rows triple twist4 ,in double weaving1 work fifteen rows1 holding the spokes outward toward the weaver4 ,this will make the basket three inches high4 ,now holding the spokes well inward1 weave fifteen rows in double weaving4 ,the basket is now #e-a_/d inches high4 ,complete the sides of the basket with three rows triple twist4 ,finish with the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is brought back of next spoke and out4 ,second row1 each spoke is brought in front of next two spokes and in4 ,third row1 each spoke is brought over next spoke and in back of the next where it rests4 ,,model #ca4--;,,fig4 #ch ,,no4 #c ,,jardiniere1 ,,in ,,oval ,,reed ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ch ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #be inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #jj reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #a reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,after inserting #e spokes through the other #e spokes1 fasten in cross form with ,no4 #jj reed4 ,weave seven rows with ,no4 #jj reed1 separating the spokes4 ,with ,no4 #a reed1 weave seven more rows4 ,follow this with six rows of ,no4 #e split reed4 ,work one coil of triple twist with ,no4 #e reed4 ,this makes a base six inches4 ,pinch the spokes sharply and turn up with four rows of ,no4 #e triple4 ,hold the spokes slantingly inward and weave seventeen rows of ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,the diameter should be #e-a_/b inches4 ,bend the spokes outward in a curved effect and weave four rows in ,no4 #e triple4 ,complete with the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is passed back of one spoke and out4 ,second row1 carry each spoke in front of three spokes and in4 ,,model #cb4--;,,fig4 #ci ,,jardiniere ,,for ,,rubber ,,plant ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ci ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weave a base #e-a_/b inches4 ,insert spokes and turn up with four rows of triple twist ,no4 #d reed4 ,follow this with twelve rows of double weaving1 three rows of three-rod coil in ,no4 #b reed1 ten rows of double weaving1 four rows of three-rod coil ,no4 #b reed1 nine rows of double weaving and three rows of three-rod coil4 ,complete with border described under ,model #bb4 ,after the basket is finished1 dye it a dark brown or green4 ,,model #cc4--;,,fig4 #dj ,,oval ,,reed ,,jardiniere ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #dj ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #be inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,over an #h spoke foundation1 weave a base #g-c_/d inches4 ,insert #ca spokes and set up three rows of ,no4 #d brown reed in triple twist4 ,the spokes are held slantingly outward until twenty-five rows of ,no4 #e oval or split reed are woven4 ,weave seventeen rows in ,no4 #e oval reed1 holding the spokes curved in towards the center of basket4 ,complete the basket with three rows triple twist ,no4 #d brown reed1 and the plaited border4 ,,model #cd4--;,,fig4 #da ,,fern ,,dish ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #da ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #fa spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #af inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,this fern dish basket is woven over a small white enamel dish3 ,weave a base #e-a_/b inches4 ,insert #b spokes by the side of each base spoke4 ,consider each group of #b spokes as #a spoke4 ,turn up with two rows of triple twist4 ,place the dish in the basket and1 while weaving around the dish1 hold the spokes straight and draw the weaver tight4 ,weave twenty-nine rows4 ,curve the spokes over the dish and weave four more rows1 single weaving1 and two rows of triple twist in ,no4 #b reed4 ,now bring each group of spokes back of the next two groups1 out to the front1 through the triple twist and down through the triple twist at the base of basket4 ,when all the groups have been brought through the triple twist at the base1 turn the basket upside down1 and weave the following border for a stand for the dish3 ,weaving to the right1 each group is brought back of the next two groups and out to the front2 second row1 each group is placed in front of the next spoke and in back of the next where it is clipped off4 ,,fig4 #db ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #db ,this basket is woven in a similar manner to ,fig4 #da4 ,the spokes are of ,no4 #b natural reed1 while the weavers are ,no4 #b light brown reed4 ,the border1 the outside spokes and the stand are of natural reed4 ,this combination makes a strikingly attractive basket4 ,,fig4 #dc ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #dc ,this flower basket is dyed after it is made and then waxed4 ,the shape may be molded to accommodate any purpose4 ,,chapter ,,viii ,,oval ,,baskets ,,model #ce4--;,,fig4 #dd ,,no4 #a ,,oval ,,basket ,,with ,,round ,,base ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #dd ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #ci spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bf inches4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ce inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,weave a base five inches4 ,insert the #ci spokes1 pinch sharply and turn upward4 ,make secure with three rows ,no4 #e reed in triple twist4 ,weave an inch with ,no4 #b reed1 holding all spokes straight4 ,now continue the weaving by holding the side spokes straight and the end spokes down and out towards the weaver4 ,continue the weaving in this manner until seventy rows of simple weaving1 and three rows triple twist ,no4 #e reed1 are made4 ,finish with the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is placed back of two spokes and out4 ,second row1 each spoke is placed in front of two spokes and in4 ,,handle ,insert the two pieces ,no4 #e reed and weave a twisted handle as shown in ,fig4 #dd4 ,,model #cf4--;,,fig4 #de ,,no4 #b ,,oval ,,basket 7,,in ,,green ,,and ,,brown7 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #de ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #e-a_/b inches4 #bj spokes ,no4 #e brown reed1 #bh inches4 #ai spokes ,no4 #e brown reed1 #ae inches4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #h brown reed1 #cb inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b green reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,weave a five inch base4 ,insert the spokes1 pinch1 and turn sharply upward with three rows of brown ,no4 #d triple4 ,in pairing1 weave with ,no4 #b green reed1 twenty-three rows4 ,insert #ai spokes and weave three rows triple ,no4 #c green4 ,follow this with forty-one rows green reed1 in single weaving1 and three rows ,no4 #d brown reed1 in triple4 ,complete with the rope border4 ,the spokes should be held straight and firm until three inches of weaving are finished2 then the ends are spread out and bent down towards the base of basket until the rest of the weaving is completed1 ,fig4 #de4 ,when completed the sides should measure seven inches4 ,,handle4 ,push the ends of handle well down amid the weaving4 ,weave six rows of coil1 with ,no4 #b brown reed1 around the handle4 ,,fig4 #df ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #df ,this basket is made from the natural reed4 ,a rounded effect is woven for about three inches up the sides1 the end spokes are then flared out4 ,a single spoke of ,no4 #f reed is used for the handle4 ,,oval ,,bases ,,model #cg4--;,,fig4 #di ,,no4 #a ,,oval ,,base ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #dg ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #dh ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #di ,,material #c spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #g inches4 #e spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,split each of the five spokes in the center and pass the #c spokes through them--,fig4 #dg4 ,the #e spokes should be arranged in horizontal positions about #c_/d inch apart1 the end spokes about two inches from the end of the base spokes4 ,fig4 #dg4 ,the base is woven in pairing4 ,place ,no4 #a weaver back of ,no4 #a spoke1 ,no4 #b weaver back of ,no4 #b spoke4 ,fig4 #dh4 ,pass ,no4 #a weaver over ,no4 #b spoke1 back of ,no4 #c spoke2 ,no4 #b weaver crosses over ,no4 #a weaver to the front of base1 which is the side facing the weaver1 passes in front of ,no4 #c spoke and out back of ,no4 #d4 ,fig4 #dh4 ,no4 #a weaver crosses ,no4 #d spoke and out back of ,no4 #e spoke and so on around the base4 ,the group of three base spokes are treated as one spoke until two rows have been woven4 ,they are then separated and woven as single spokes4 ,fig4 #di4 ,,model #ch4--;,,fig4 #ec ,,no4 #b ,,oval ,,base ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ec ,,material #c spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #h inches4 #g spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b brown reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,arrange the seven spokes in a horizontal position on the three base spokes4 ,the spokes arranged #a_/b inch apart4 ,the end spokes double4 ,fig4 #ej4 ,illustration3 ,,figs4 #ej1 #ea ,,and #eb ,take the center of a single weaver1 or using two strands of different colors1 place it or them under the upper three base spokes and back of the upper end spokes4 ,take the left-hand weaver1 or the natural one1 over the end spokes1 down under ,f1 up over ,b-,e1 under ,c and up over to the right where it crosses over the end spokes4 ,fig4 #ej4 ,now take the brown weaver1 which is back of the upper base spokes1 bring it over the upper end spokes under ,a1 over ,b-,e1 under ,d1 over the lower end spokes4 ,fig4 #ej4 ,return to weaver ,no4 #a1 cross it over ,c-,d1 under ,b1 cross over ,a-,f1 and under the upper left end spokes4 ,fig4 #ea4 ,bring ,no4 #b or brown weaver1 under the lower left end spokes1 cross over ,c-,d1 under ,e1 cross over ,a-,f1 under the upper end spokes over the upper three base spokes4 ,fig4 #eb4 ,finish your base in pairing1 as shown in ,fig4 #ec4 ,,model #ci4--;,,fig4 #ed ,,card ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ed ,this tray is made by combining blue and natural color reed4 ,,material #c spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #g inches4 #e spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #d inches4 #cb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ad inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b blue reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,through the five spokes place the three #g-;inch spokes4 ,arrange each of the five spokes #c_/d inch apart4 ,fasten the spokes in place with two rows of pairing1 combining the blue and natural reed4 ,separate the end spokes with eight rows of pairing1 carrying the striped effect throughout4 ,insert #cb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 placing a spoke by the side of each spoke in the base4 ,turn sharply upward and weave one row of triple twist in ,no4 #d reed4 ,with blue and white weavers1 weave nine rows in pairing1 carrying the striped effect up the sides4 ,hold the spokes while weaving slightly outward4 ,finish with one row of triple twist and plaited border4 ,,model #dj4--;,,fig4 #ee ,,oval ,,base ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ee ,,material #d spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #g inches4 #g spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #d inches4 #bi spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #af inches4 ,handle--#a piece ,no4 #e reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b natural reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d brown reed4 #c yards braided straw4 ,slip the four spokes through the seven spokes4 ,arrange the seven spokes #a_/b inch apart4 ,weave a base over this #g inches long1 #d inches wide4 ,insert the twenty-nine spokes4 ,pinch and turn sharply upward4 ,set up two rows triple twist in ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,weave seven rows of braided straw and complete the sides with two rows of triple twist in ,no4 #d brown reed4 ,the following border is used3 ,first row1 each spoke is placed back of next spoke to right4 ,second row1 each spoke is placed in front of next two spokes to right and in back of the next spoke4 ,the ends of handle are inserted between the border1 through the triple twist and down between the braiding4 ,the handle is woven as described under ,model #ah4 ,,model #da4--;,,fig4 #ef ,,no4 #a ,,oval ,,base ,,flower ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ef ,,material #c spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f-a_/b inches4 #g spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #d inches4 #bg spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ad inches4 #bg spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bj inches4 #d spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ab inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,handle--#c spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #cc inches4 ,in pairing1 weave a base #f inches long #c-c_/d inches wide4 ,insert the #bg #bj-;inch spokes1 and turn up with four rows of triple twist4 ,while weaving the basket1 hold the end spokes out toward the weaver1 the side spokes straight4 ,work the basket #c-c_/d inches in single weaving with ,no4 #c reed4 ,now insert the #bg #ad-;inch spokes1 placing a spoke by the side of each spoke in the basket4 ,weave five rows of #c-;coil weave in ,no4 #e reed4 ,place the four spokes for the border4 ,complete the basket with the plaited border4 ,,handle ,place the ends of the handle through the border1 down about #b-a_/b or #c inches in the weaving4 ,measure #g inches1 from the border of the basket1 up the handle4 ,beginning here1 with fine ,no4 #a reed1 make a continuation coil around the handle of basket until it is #g inches from the end of the handle on the opposite side4 ,now separate each piece of reed1 and in simple weaving1 weave the remainder of the handle over one spoke1 under one1 until it is #a-a_/b inches from border of basket4 ,fasten the end of the weaver up between the weaving4 ,to make the handle secure1 fasten1 in double cross form1 each end of the handle to the sides of basket4 ,,fig4 #eg ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #eg ,this little basket is useful when gathering flowers4 ,it is made entirely of ,no4 #b reed1 and is finished with a braided handle4 ,,chapter ,,ix ,,trays ,,model #db4--;,,fig4 #eh ,,pin ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #eh ,,material #af spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,over the #af spoke foundation weave four rows in pairing4 ,separate the groups of fours into groups of twos and weave six rows in pairing4 ,the base should measure four inches4 ,turn the spokes sharply upward4 ,consider throughout the weaving each group of twos as one spoke4 ,weave two rows ,no4 #b reed in three-rod coil4 ,hold the spokes to secure a slight outward slant and weave seven rows in pairing4 ,finish the tray with following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is passed back of next spoke and out4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of next spoke and in4 ,,model #dc4--;,,fig4 #ei ,,candy ,,tray ,,no4 #a ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ei ,,material #af spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #bd inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #e reed1 #ah inches4 ,weave a base over the #af spoke center #c-a_/d inches4 ,turn up with two rows of ,no4 #b reed in triple twist4 ,hold the spokes in an outward slant and weave six rows of pairing4 ,draw the weavers tightly and hold the spokes in toward the center of base4 ,weave four rows of pairing4 ,take each spoke now1 pass it back of the next spoke to right1 bring it down the side of the basket to the base1 pass it through the two rows of triple twist4 ,turn the basket upside down4 ,make the base stand as follows4 ,working to the right1 ,no4 #a spoke is passed in front of ,no4 #b spoke and back of ,no4 #c spoke4 ,each spoke is treated likewise1 in front of the first to the right1 and back of the second4 ,,handle ,insert the ends of the #ah inch spoke well down the sides of the tray4 ,in coil effect1 weave eight rows of ,no4 #b reed around the handle1 covering it entirely1 as illustrated in ,model ,no4 #ah4 ,in this tray the size should be just large enough to allow the dish to be removed easily4 ,,model #dd4--;,,fig4 #fj ,,candy ,,tray ,,no4 #b ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fj ,,material #af spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #be inches4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,this tray is woven similar to the preceding one1 excepting the top1 where the weaving is continued over the dish until five rows are finished4 ,while weaving the last five rows1 the spokes are bent in towards the dish1 and the weaver pulled tight4 ,working in this manner holds the dish from slipping out and makes a rounded effect at the top4 ,the handle is made of two spokes1 which are pressed into an oval shape and it is finished by twisting ,no4 #b reed around it as shown in ,fig4 #fj4 ,,model #de4--;,,fig4 #fa ,,cake ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fa ,the tray is first made and then painted with white enamel4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #g inches4 #fd spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #af inches4 #b spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #bf inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #c reed4 ,with ,no4 #b reed1 weave three rows around the #h spoke center2 separate the spokes with ten rows of pairing4 ,insert the #fd spokes4 ,place two each side of the base spokes4 ,weave two rows in triple twist with ,no4 #c reed1 holding the ,no4 #e spokes with one group of twos4 ,now in double weaving1 weave six rows1 over two groups of spokes and under two groups1 holding the ,no4 #e spoke by the side of one group of twos to the end of the base4 ,weave three rows ,no4 #c reed in triple twist1 holding the spokes slightly upward while weaving4 ,complete with two rows of triple4 ,first row of triple should rest on the base of basket1 while the other two rows should be slightly upward on the sides4 ,finish with following border3 ,holding the under side of basket or bottom of tray toward you and weaving to right1 place one group of spokes in front of next group1 back of second group to the right1 front of third group1 back of fourth group1 in front of fifth group to the right4 ,bring the spokes out to the front and down through the two rows of triple weave4 ,each group is worked out in same manner1 until all groups are facing the weaver4 ,the stand for basket is woven in two rows2 first row1 each spoke is brought in front of two spokes and in2 second row1 each spoke is placed in front of one and back of the next spoke where the ends are cut off closely and carefully4 ,,handle ,place the ends of the spokes of handle through the triple weaving and in back of the weaving of base border4 ,have the spokes about #b inches apart4 ,the tray is completed with a coiled handle as shown in ,fig4 #fa4 ,,model #df4--;,,fig4 #fb ,,sandwich ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fb ,this tray is worked out in the natural reed and when completed dyed brown4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #e inches4 #if spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #ca inches4 ,after fastening the center with two rows of weaving1 weave three rows1 separating the spokes in twos2 then weave fourteen rows in pairing4 ,insert the #if spokes1 placing three spokes by the side of each spoke of ,no4 #d reed4 ,after all the spokes are inserted1 weave three rows of triple twist1 ,no4 #b reed2 considering each group of three spokes as one spoke1 weave five rows in double weaving4 ,with ,no4 #b reed1 weave three rows of triple1 separating the spokes in groups of twos4 ,complete with the following border4 ,consider each group of twos as one spoke4 ,take one group and place it over the next two groups1 under the next two1 over the next two1 under the next two1 over the next two1 under the next two and out in front4 ,do the same with each group of spokes4 ,allow the first groups to be woven loosely until all the groups are woven2 then draw the loose groups tight4 ,make the border uniform throughout4 ,you are now ready for the border on the base of the tray4 ,two rows are woven to make the stand for the tray4 ,first row1 each spoke is brought in front of next three spokes and back of next three4 ,second row1 each spoke is brought in front of the next three spokes where they are cut off inside the weaving4 ,,handle ,insert the two pieces ,no4 #f reed between the border and triple twist4 ,leave about a two inch space between the inserted spokes4 ,fasten securely with ,no4 #jj reed4 ,with ,no4 #b weavers1 weave three rows in twirl effect around one spoke1 until about #d-a_/b inches are woven up on the spokes1 then considering both spokes of handle as one1 continue the weaving until you are opposite to where the spokes are joined4 ,now coil the weaver around one spoke to the end of the handle1 bringing the weaver each time down under the tray and up on the other side of spoke4 ,treat the other spoke in the same manner until both spokes are uniform4 ,hold the weaver tightly throughout the weaving of the handle4 ,a loosely twisted coil makes a very poor handle4 ,if the handle is woven correctly1 groups of three coils around the handle1 with a space of about #c_/d inch apart1 will be the result4 ,,fig4 #fc ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fc ,the tray is made of natural reed ,no4 #d and ,no4 #b4 ,the inner base spokes are ,no4 #d reed1 the inserted spokes ,no4 #b reed4 ,two spokes of ,no4 #e reed1 twenty-eight inches long1 are required for the handle--the weavers1 ,no4 #jj reed4 ,,chapter ,x ,,fruit ,,basket ,,trays ,,model #dg4--;,,fig4 #fd ,,no4 #a ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fd ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #af inches4 #a spoke ,no4 #h reed4 #cb inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,insert and fasten the spokes in position with the cross weave4 ,weave four rows of ,no4 #b reed4 ,follow this with twelve rows of pairing and nine rows of double weaving4 ,insert the #ca spokes and weave with ,no4 #d reed1 four rows of three-rod coil4 ,pinch the spokes and set up three rows of triple twist4 ,weave eight rows of double weaving1 holding the spokes slantingly outward4 ,finish with three rows of triple twist and the plaited border4 ,,handle ,insert the piece of ,no4 #h reed down through the border1 through the weaving to the lower triple twist4 ,with ,no4 #b reed1 coil eight rows around the handle making ten twists4 ,,model #dh4--;,,fig4 #fe ,,no4 #b ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fe ,,material #af spokes ,no4 #b tan reed1 #df inches4 #cj spokes ,no4 #b tan reed1 #af inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #c reed4 ,tan colored dish4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #be inches4 ,over a #af spoke center weave a base #c-a_/b inches1 separating the spokes into groups of twos4 ,insert the #cj spokes4 ,this will make groups of fours4 ,turn up with two rows of ,no4 #c reed in triple twist4 ,while weaving1 curve the spokes to correspond to the curve of dish1 draw the weavers tightly to hold the dish securely4 ,follow the upset with eleven rows simple weaving4 ,consider every group of fours as one spoke4 ,with two rows of triple twist in ,no4 #c reed1 separate the groups of fours into groups of twos4 ,weave twenty-eight rows in simple weaving4 ,for the sides1 take one spoke of each group1 pass it back of next two groups1 bring it down the outside of basket and through the triple twist at base4 ,the spokes will run singly on the outside of the basket1 but will pass through the triple twist at the base in groups of twos4 ,after all the groups have been passed through the triple twist the border is made as follows3 ,first row1 each group is passed back of the next two groups to the right4 ,second row1 each group is passed in front of the next two groups1 back of the third group where the ends are cut off closely4 ,,border ,,for ,,top ,,of ,,basket ,first row1 each single spoke is brought back of next two spokes4 ,second row1 each group is passed in front of next two groups and back of third group where the ends are cut closely4 ,,handle ,insert the ends of handle through the weaving about #a-c_/d inches apart4 ,coil six rows around the handle and fasten ends securely4 ,,model #di4--;,,fig4 #ff ,,no4 #c ,,fruit ,,basket ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ff ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #cf inches4 #i spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #c reed4 ,make a four inch base in pairing4 ,turn sharply upward and slant inward with four rows of ,no4 #c reed in three-rod twist4 ,weave eight rows in ,no4 #b reed1 over two1 under one4 ,change the reed to ,no4 #jj4 ,weave six rows1 over two spokes1 under one1 with three stands of ,no4 #jj reed in slewing4 ,the weaver must constantly keep drawing the reed tight and holding the spokes well in towards the center4 ,with a strand of ,no4 #jj reed1 make eighteen rows in the plain weave4 ,the diameter should be now #a-a_/d inches4 ,hold the spokes slightly outward and with three weavers in slewing1 make seven rows1 weaving in front of #b spokes1 back of #a spoke4 ,the diameter should now be almost two inches4 ,insert the #i spokes1 placing a single spoke by the side of every other spoke4 ,soak all the spokes well1 pinch with pliers and bend the spokes straight outward4 ,hold them in this position until three rows of pairing1 three rows of triple twist ,no4 #b reed and five rows of single weaving are completed4 ,bend the spokes in a curved effect1 hold them slightly outward and upward4 ,in this position weave ten rows double weaving4 ,holding the spokes now in a pronounced upward curve1 weave five rows of triple twist in ,no4 #d reed4 ,the following border completes the tray3 ,turn down three spokes--,no4 #a spoke back of ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #b spoke back of ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #c spoke back of ,no4 #d4 ,now place ,no4 #a spoke in front of the third and fourth spokes and back of the fifth spoke2 likewise place ,no4 #b spoke in front of the fourth and fifth spokes and back of the sixth spoke4 ,continue this around the basket until all the spokes are woven in the border4 ,,model #ej4 ,,desk ,,tray ,,material ,board #ab inches by #aj inches4 #de spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ai inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,a desk tray is a very useful article and is made as follows3 ,bore #de holes through the board about #c_/h inch in from the edge of the board4 ,insert the #de spokes through these holes allowing #c-a_/b inches for the bottom4 ,make a foundation stand by weaving these end spokes in front of #b spokes and back of the third spoke4 ,the sides are woven with two rows of three rod coil1 then in double weaving until the tray is #b-a_/b inches high4 ,follow this with two rows of triple twist and the plaited border4 ,,model #ea4--;,,fig4 #fg ,,small ,,serving ,,tray ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fg ,,material ,board #i-a_/b inches by #f-a_/d inches4 ,glass #h-c_/d inches by #e-c_/d inches4 ,cretonne #h-c_/d inches by #e-c_/d inches4 #fj spokes ,no4 #b reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,bore #fj holes through the board large enough for ,no4 #b reed to slip through easily4 ,the holes should be one-half inch apart--#ai holes on each of the lengthwise sides and #ab on each end4 ,pass the spokes through each hole4 ,allow #a-a_/b inches for the bottom of tray4 ,for the base border weave one row of pairing and the following border3 ,each spoke is passed in front of the first spoke to right and back of the second spoke4 ,when all the spokes are woven in this way1 place the tray on a flat surface and make sure the base border is perfectly even and level4 ,the cretonne and glass should be identical in size4 ,lay the cretonne on the board flat and even1 and place the glass over it4 ,the glass must fit snugly and tightly to make a perfect tray4 ,keep the spokes moist to allow easy weaving4 ,the weavers must be soaked until very pliable4 ,weave #a_/b inch of pairing with ,no4 #b reed or nine rows4 ,follow this with one row of triple twist in ,no4 #c reed4 ,the plaited border completes the tray4 ,a very pretty effect may be obtained by having a pale pink flowered cretonne and natural color reed4 ,the cretonne and color of reed should always harmonize4 ,,model #eb4 ,,oblong ,,serving ,,tray ,,material ,board #ag inches by #ab inches4 ,cretonne #af-a_/d inches by #aa-a_/b inches4 ,glass #af-a_/d inches by #aa-a_/b inches4 #ii spokes ,no4 #e brown reed1 #ai inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,brown stain4 ,bore #ii holes through board equal distance apart4 ,stain the board brown4 ,insert the spokes and allow #c-a_/b inches for the bottom stand4 ,make a border for this stand in the following manner3 ,first row1 each spoke is brought back of next spoke to right4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of the next spoke and in back of the next where the end is cut off4 ,the sides are now woven4 ,a #d-rod coil ,no4 #d reed holds the glass firmly in place4 ,follow this with seven rows double weaving ,no4 #b brown reed and one row ,no4 #d reed in #d-rod coil4 ,complete the tray with the plaited border4 ,after the tray is finished1 singe it to get rid of all the loose bits of reed--then polish the board with two or three coats of wax4 ,the cretonne1 reed and stain should harmonize in color4 ,a soft brush produces best results in polishing the basket4 ,,model #ec4 ,,oval ,,serving ,,tray ,,material ,board #bj inches by #ad inches4 ,glass #ai inches by #ac inches4 ,cretonne #ai inches by #ac inches4 #eb spokes ,no4 #e brown reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,the holes should be made about one inch apart4 ,insert the #eb spokes and make foundation stand as described under preceding model4 ,be careful that the board is perfectly dry before placing the cretonne upon it4 ,keep the spokes moist by using a wet sponge2 be careful not to allow any water to get under the glass while weaving4 ,best results are obtained by staining the board first and then weaving a dyed reed2 good results1 however1 may be obtained by making the tray in natural reed first and then staining the board and reed4 ,great care must be exercised in painting the tray after it is made4 ,the sides of the oval tray are woven two inches high4 ,first weave one row of #d-rod coil then seven rows of double weaving in pairing4 ,one row of #d-rod coil and the plaited border completes the tray4 ,polish as described under preceding model4 ,,model #ed4 ,,round ,,serving ,,tray ,,material ,diameter of board #aj inches4 ,diameter of glass #i-a_/d inches4 ,diameter of cretonne #i-a_/d inches4 #ci spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,prepare the board by making #ci holes #e_/h of an inch from edge of board1 #c_/d inch spacing between each hole4 ,insert the #ci spokes4 ,weave an under base stand in the following manner3 ,first row1 each spoke is brought back of next spoke to right and out in front4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of next spoke to right and in back of second spoke where it is cut off4 ,this base weaving should be uniform throughout so that the tray base may be perfectly even4 ,stand the tray on a flat desk and see that each spoke touches the desk4 ,for the side of the tray weave one row of #d-rod wale and finish the ends in the usual way4 ,insert one ,no4 #d weaver and weave nine rows around the tray4 ,introduce four weavers and work one row of #d-rod coil4 ,finish the tray with the plaited border4 ,,chapter ,,xi ,,scrap ,,baskets ,,model #ee4--;,,fig #fh ,,small ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,checker ,,design7 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fh ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #f inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ai inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #aj inches4 ,weave a base #e-c_/d inches4 ,insert #ca spokes and weave the sides #h-a_/b inches high1 in the following manner3 ,turn the spokes up with two rows of triple twist ,no4 #d reed1 then six rows of double weaving in ,no4 #b reed4 ,change to blue ,no4 #d reed and make a coil of triple twist2 then in blue and white check weave sixteen rows4 ,follow this with one row of ,no4 #d blue reed in triple twist4 ,change the reed to ,no4 #b natural and weave twelve rows in double weaving4 ,one row of blue ,no4 #d reed1 triple twist1 follows this1 then sixteen rows of blue and white check 7#b checks7 and one row of blue ,no4 #d reed in triple4 ,change the reed again and work five rows double weaving in ,no4 #b reed4 ,follow this with two rows of triple twist and the border described under ,model #bb4 ,insert the ends of the handle well down amid the weaving and with ,no4 #b reed make four coils around the handle4 ,,model #ef4--;,,fig4 #fi ,,large ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,checker ,,design7 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #fi ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bg inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d blue reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d natural reed4 ,weave a base #g-a_/b inches4 ,insert #ca spokes and turn up with four rows of triple4 ,weave twelve rows single weaving in ,no4 #d natural reed1 then one row in triple twist1 ,no4 #d blue reed4 ,seven checks in blue and natural follow this4 ,weave one row in triple with ,no4 #d blue reed and twelve rows ,no4 #d natural4 ,follow this with three rows of triple in ,no4 #d natural reed4 ,complete the basket with plaited border described under ,model #ad4 ,,model #eg4--;,,fig4 #gj ,,scrap ,,basket ,,in ,,oval ,,reed ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gj ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f-a_/b inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bg inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e oval reed4 ,handle--#b spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #df inches4 ,weave a base #f inches4 ,insert #ca spokes4 ,pinch sharply and turn up with three rows of triple ,no4 #e reed4 ,in ,no4 #e oval reed make forty-six rows1 placing the weaver over #c spokes and back of #b spokes4 ,carry this weave throughout the basket4 ,finish with three rows of triple in ,no4 #e reed and the plaited border4 ,,handle ,make two rings for the ring handles and fasten them to the sides of the basket4 ,,model #eh4--;,,fig4 #ga ,,rush ,,scrap ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ga ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bg inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,weavers braided rush4 ,over an #h spoke foundation1 weave a base #g-a_/b inches in pairing1 with ,no4 #d reed4 ,insert #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed4 ,pinch sharply and turn the spokes upward with three rows triple twist in ,no4 #e reed4 ,in single weaving1 weave twenty rows of braided rush4 ,complete the sides with four rows of triple twist in ,no4 #e reed4 ,the plaited border completes the basket4 ,while weaving1 the spokes should be held slantingly outward4 ,care should be exercised not to spread the spokes outward too much as this will spoil the shape of basket4 ,the diameter at the top of the basket1 when finished1 should be twelve inches4 ,,model #ei4 ,,no4 #b ,,flower ,,basket ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #d-a_/b inches4 #bf spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 #aa spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ab inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #c reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #h reed1 #cj inches4 ,weave a base in pairing1 #c-c_/d inches4 ,turn sharply upward with three rows of triple weave4 ,hold the spokes straight and weave1 with ,no4 #b reed1 three inches in pairing4 ,take a strand of ,no4 #c reed and weave six rows4 ,begin the shaping of the basket by holding the side spokes upright and bend the end spokes sharply down the outside of the basket4 ,continue the weaving until sixteen more rows are woven4 ,insert the #aa spokes1 between the end spokes of the basket--#e spokes on one end and #f on the other4 ,weave eight rows of triple twist and the border described under ,model #bb4 ,insert the handle spoke1 down the side of the basket4 ,in the coil twist1 weave five rows4 ,fasten the ends of the weavers securely4 ,,model #fj4 ,,no4 #c ,,flower ,,basket ,,material #f-a_/b spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f inches4 #bf spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bd inches4 #ae spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ab inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,handle--#a spoke ,no4 #h reed1 #bj inches4 ,complete a base five inches4 ,insert #bf spokes and turn sharply with three rows of triple weave4 ,hold the spoke straight upward1 and make seventeen rows ,no4 #b reed1 weaving over two spokes and under one spoke4 ,introduce slew wale with two weavers4 ,work twelve rows1 over two spokes under one spoke4 ,insert the #ae spokes1 #h at one end and #g at the other end4 ,weave two rows of #c-rod coil4 ,wet the spokes well and bend the end spokes down the outside of the basket4 ,hold the spokes in this position during the rest of the weaving--that is1 hold the side spokes erect and the end spokes in a downward flare4 ,introduce two ,no4 #b weavers and make fifteen rows in pairing4 ,open the end spokes and bend them down4 ,weave seven rows in triple twist with ,no4 #d reed4 ,finish with the border described under ,model #bb4 ,insert the #bj inch spoke for handle4 ,weave1 in coil effect1 four rows around the handle4 ,fasten the handle securely to the basket4 ,,chapter ,,xii ,,utility ,,baskets ,,model #fa4--;,,fig4 #gb ,,artistic ,,basket ,,with ,,lid ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gb ,,material #aj spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f inches4 #ba spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,lid--#af spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ae inches4 ,make a bottom in the ordinary way1 #e-a_/b inches4 ,insert the spokes1 pinch1 and make an upsetting four rows in #c-rod coil4 ,hold the spokes in a slightly slanting outward direction during the weaving of the basket4 ,in plain weave1 make #b-a_/d inches4 ,follow this with four rows triple weave and the border described under ,model #bb4 ,,lid ,arrange the spokes in position4 ,in ribbon weave1 work one row ,no4 #jj reed4 ,with ,no4 #a reed1 weave four rows in pairing4 ,hold the spokes to secure a curved center for lid4 ,separate the spokes into groups of twos with five rows of pairing4 ,separate into single spokes with two rows triple twist ,no4 #b reed4 ,holding the spokes in an outward position1 weave nine rows pairing4 ,wet the spokes and place the lid on a flat board or table4 ,press the spokes flat on the board and weave two rows of ,no4 #d reed in triple twist4 ,in plain weave1 work six rows4 ,complete the weaving with the following border3 ,turn the lid upside down4 ,take each spoke back of next spoke to the right1 bring it to the front of the lid4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of next two spokes and back of the third spoke1 where it is cut off4 ,,handle ,make a ring #a-a_/d inches in diameter4 ,fasten it to the center of the lid by weaving the ends in and out amid the weaving of lid4 ,,fig4 #gc ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gc ,the base spokes of this ,knitting ,basket are of ,no4 #d reed4 ,the inserted spokes are of ,no4 #c reed1 twenty-two inches long4 ,the weavers are of ,no4 #b and ,no4 #c reed4 ,,model #fb4--;,,fig4 #gd ,,mother',s ,,sewing ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gd ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #g inches4 #fb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers--,no4 #d reed4 ,weave a base seven inches in pairing4 ,insert the spokes1 pinch1 and turn with an upsetting of four rows #c-rod coil4 ,bend and hold the spokes outward4 ,work four inches in plain weave ,no4 #d reed4 ,wet the spokes1 pinch and bend inward4 ,weave two inches plain weave4 ,make four rows triple twist4 ,complete the basket with the following border3 ,first row1 each group of spokes is brought back of the next group to the right and passed out to the front4 ,second row1 each group is passed over the next four groups1 back of the fifth group where it is cut off4 ,,model #fc4--;,,fig4 #ge ,,lily ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ge ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f-a_/b inches4 #fb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ah inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,with ,no4 #a reed1 fasten the spokes with three rows of pairing4 ,separate into groups of twos1 with two rows of pairing4 ,separate into single groups1 with two rows of pairing4 ,insert two ,no4 #d weavers and work ten rows in pairing4 ,this makes a #f-a_/b inch base4 ,insert the spokes1 two spokes each side of the base spokes4 ,turn up with an upsetting of four rows of triple twist ,no4 #d reed4 ,the spokes are double and carried double throughout the basket4 ,hold the spokes so that the basket will slant outward4 ,weave four inches in plain weave4 ,wet the spokes and pinch sharply4 ,bend the spokes inward4 ,work one row in #c-rod coil4 ,follow this with fifteen rows in plain weave4 ,bending the spokes slightly upward1 work five rows in triple weave4 ,cut off one spoke of each group4 ,complete the basket with the border described under ,model #bb4 ,,model #fd4--;,,fig4 #gf ,,small ,,barrel ,,shaped ,,rush ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gf ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f-a_/b inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bj inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,weavers braided rush4 ,make a round bottom six inches in diameter4 ,insert the #ca spokes and make an upsetting of six rows of #c-rod wale ,no4 #e reed4 ,throughout the basket1 hold the spokes equal distance apart2 weave carefully and evenly4 ,prepare the rush for weaving by soaking it in water until it is moist1 or wet enough to keep it from cracking4 ,do not try to weave the braided rush dry as it cracks easily4 ,slant the spokes outward1 introduce the rush and weave eight rows of simple weaving4 ,wet the spokes well and bend them in4 ,have the rush moistened and weave six rows1 drawing the spokes in1 to secure the rounded effect4 ,introduce three weavers of ,no4 #d reed1 and work five rows of #c-rod wale4 ,complete the basket with the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is carried back of the next two spokes to the right and out to the front4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of the next two spokes to the right1 and back of the third where it is cut off4 ,,model #fe4--;,,fig4 #gg ,,large ,,rush ,,scrap ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gg ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #f reed1 #g-a_/b inches4 #fb spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ca inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,make a round base seven inches in diameter4 ,insert the #fb spokes1 placing two spokes each side of the base spokes4 ,weave two rows of triple twist4 ,turn the spokes sharply upward1 weave four rows of triple weave and eight rows of plain weave4 ,insert three weavers and work two rows of triple4 ,soak the rush a few minutes in cold water and with it work fourteen rows in single weaving4 ,where any ends of rush are joined sew them carefully with fine raffia4 ,insert three weavers and make seven rows in triple twist4 ,throughout the basket each set of #b spokes is treated as #a spoke4 ,do not cut any of the spokes off4 ,make a plaited border with the double spokes4 ,the spokes should be held slantingly outward1 while weaving1 to obtain the desired shape4 ,,model #ff4 ,,oblong ,,tray ,this tray will not only be of use on the dressing table1 but will add to its beauty and daintiness2 it also serves for an ideal comb and brush tray4 ,dimensions #i-a_/b inches by #f-a_/d inches4 ,,material #i spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ae inches4 #ac spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #c reed4 ,place the #i spokes in a horizontal position1 equal distances apart2 or if two pieces of wood1 nine inches long1 are available1 make #i holes in each piece #c_/d inch apart4 ,through these holes insert the nine #ae inch spokes4 ,this holds the spokes in a firm position and makes the weaving simpler4 ,take two pieces of the #ae inch spokes and weave as #a spoke1 one row in simple weaving4 ,now insert a strand of ,no4 #b reed and make eleven rows simple weaving1 working the first row under and over the same spokes as the two #ae inch spokes are woven4 ,weave one #ae inch spoke1 weaving from right to left1 under the first spoke and over the second4 ,introduce a ,no4 #b weaver1 and work eleven rows1 beginning under the first spoke and over the second4 ,weave another ,no4 #d spoke4 ,continue in this way1 first one ,no4 #d spoke1 and then ten or eleven rows of ,no4 #b reed1 until the thirteen pieces of ,no4 #d reed are woven4 ,both ends of the tray should have two ,no4 #d spokes woven as one4 ,the weaving should now measure #i inches by #f inches4 ,weave one row of triple twist around the tray4 ,wet and turn both end and side spokes sharply upward4 ,make an upset of three rows of triple4 ,with the spokes moist1 weave the following border3 ,first row1 each spoke is brought back of the next spoke to the right and out to the front4 ,second row1 each spoke is passed in front of next three spokes to the right and back of the fourth where it is cut off4 ,,model #fg4 ,,utility ,,basket ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #f-a_/b inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bb inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #b reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,work a base #f-a_/b inches in the usual way4 ,insert the #ca spokes and make an upset of three rows of triple twist4 ,work nine rows of double weaving ,no4 #b reed4 ,introduce three weavers and make two rows of triple4 ,with ,no4 #b reed1 work nine rows more in double weaving4 ,follow this with two rows of ,no4 #d reed in triple1 twelve rows double1 three rows triple1 twelve rows pairing ,no4 #d reed and seven rows ,no4 #d reed in #d-rod coil4 ,complete the basket with the border described under ,model #bb4 ,the basket is enameled in white and gold and makes a very pretty effect4 ,the base border and the top of the base are painted in gold4 ,,model #fh4--;,,fig4 #gh ,,scrap ,,basket 7,,open ,,work7 ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gh ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #i inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bi inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #ae inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,make a base #h-a_/b inches in double weaving ,no4 #d reed4 ,insert the #ca #bi-;inch spokes4 ,turn sharply upward and make one row of #c-rod coil4 ,insert the #ca #ae-;inch spokes and work three rows of triple twist4 ,the spokes are now double and should be held straight4 ,make eight rows double weaving and four rows in triple4 ,leave one inch space open4 ,find the middle of a long weaver1 place it around one of the double spokes and weave seven rows in pairing4 ,now separate the double spokes into single spokes with two rows triple twist4 ,leave another inch of open space in the basket4 ,take the middle of another weaver and1 holding the spokes double again1 weave four rows in pairing4 ,leave an open space of two inches4 ,weave three rows of pairing4 ,number the groups #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e4 ,hold the second spoke of ,no4 #a group straight4 ,cross the first spoke of ,no4 #c group over the second spoke of ,no4 #b group1 and place it by the side of ,no4 #a group1 where it is held in this position by placing the middle of a weaver around it1 and drawing one end of the weaver to the inside of the basket1 the other end to the outside of basket4 ,hold the second spoke of ,no4 #b group straight1 cross the first spoke of ,no4 #d group over the second spoke of ,no4 #c group and place it by the side of the second spoke of ,no4 #b group4 ,this is held in position by another twist of pairing4 ,take the first spoke of ,no4 #e group1 cross it over second spoke of ,no4 #d group1 and place it in position by the side of second spoke of ,no4 #c group1 where it is held in position by a twist of pairing4 ,weave one row of pairing around the basket holding the spokes in this position4 ,the second spoke of each group is held straight1 while the first spoke of the third group to the right is crossed over the second group and placed by the side of the first group1 where it is held in position by pairing4 ,two more rows of pairing are woven holding the double spokes side by side4 ,follow this with three rows of #d-rod coil4 ,the basket is finished with border described under ,model #bb4 ,make ring handles and place in position on opposite sides of basket4 ,,model #fi4--;,,fig4 #gi ,,fancy ,,scrap ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #gi ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #g-a_/b inches4 #fb spokes ,no4 #d reed1 #bg inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,work a base #f-a_/b inches4 ,insert the spokes and make an upset of four rows #c-rod coil4 ,the basket is worked with double side spokes4 ,hold the spokes straight and weave twenty-nine rows in plain weave4 ,bend the spokes slightly outward4 ,weave two rows #c-rod coil1 seventeen rows single1 two rows #c-rod coil1 sixteen rows single and five rows triple twist4 ,the plaited border completes the weaving of the basket4 ,make ring handles and fasten on opposite sides of basket4 ,,model #gj4--;,,fig4 #hj ,,artistic ,,scrap ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #hj ,this basket is first made1 then enameled in white with suggestions of gold4 ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #g-a_/b inches4 #cc spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bi inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,in the ordinary way work a round base seven inches in diameter4 ,insert the #cc spokes4 ,make an upset of four rows #c-rod coil4 ,weave ten rows plain weave1 eight rows double1 and twelve rows pairing4 ,introduce three weavers and work three rows #c-rod coil4 ,the following design is worked in the basket on opposite sides3 ,number the spokes #a to #cc4 ,the design is inserted between the spokes ,nos4 #aa to #ag 7eleven to seventeen7 inclusive1 and between the spokes ,nos4 #bg to #cc 7twenty-seven to thirty-three7 inclusive4 ,insert a weaver back of any spoke1 which may be called ,no4 #a spoke1 and work one row around the basket in plain weave4 ,in the second and third rows1 between the spokes ,nos4 #aa to #ag 7eleven to seventeen7 and ,nos4 #bg to #cc 7twenty-seven to thirty-three7 the weaver should pass back and in front of the same spokes as in ,no4 #a row4 ,that is1 in the first three rows the weaver should pass back of ,nos4 #aa1 #ac1 #ae1 #ag spokes1 in front of ,nos4 #ab1 #ad1 #af spokes1 back of ,nos4 #bg1 #bi1 #ca1 #cc spokes1 in front of ,nos4 #bh1 #cj1 #cb spokes4 ,in the fourth1 fifth and sixth rows the weaver passes back of ,nos4 #ab1 #ad1 #af spokes1 front of ,nos4 #ac1 #ae spokes1 back of ,nos4 #bh1 #cj1 #cb spokes1 in front of ,nos4 #bi1 #ca spokes4 ,in the seventh1 eighth and ninth rows the weaver passes back of ,nos4 #ac1 #ae spokes1 in front of ,no4 #ad spoke1 back of ,nos4 #bi1 #ca spokes1 in front of ,no4 #cj spoke4 ,the tenth1 eleventh and twelfth rows of weaving pass over and under the same spokes as the fourth1 fifth and sixth rows4 ,likewise the thirteenth1 fourteenth and fifteenth rows correspond to first1 second and third rows1 which complete the design4 ,between ,nos4 #a to #aj spokes and ,nos4 #ah to #bf spokes1 the weaving is the simple over and under weave4 ,owing to insertion of design it is sometimes necessary to pass the weaver back of two spokes to get the correct weave4 ,follow the fifteen rows of weaving with three rows of triple twist4 ,bend the spokes inward while making the triple twist4 ,holding the spokes in the same position work twenty rows plain weave4 ,follow this with five rows triple twist4 ,complete the basket with the border under ,model #ad4 ,,model #ga4--;,,fig4 #ha ,,father',s ,,waste ,,paper ,,basket ,illustration3 ,,fig4 #ha ,,material #h spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #h inches4 #ca spokes ,no4 #e reed1 #bh inches4 ,weavers ,no4 #d reed4 ,weavers ,no4 #e reed4 ,make a seven inch base ,no4 #d reed4 ,insert the #ca spokes and turn up with five rows of upsetting ,no4 #e reed4 ,weave fifteen rows single weaving4 ,insert four weavers and work four rows1 each weaver passing in front of three spokes and back of one spoke4 ,from the beginning hold the spokes outward4 ,in plain weave1 work twenty-six rows4 ,wet the spokes well now and bend them in4 ,introduce three weavers and work three rows of triple twist4 ,drop two weavers and work eleven rows in plain weaving4 ,the weaver should be drawn tightly from now on4 ,weave two rows in #c-rod coil4 ,drop two weavers and work sixteen rows in plain weaving4 ,wet the spokes again and with the plier press the spokes well and bend them outward for a slight flare4 ,work seventeen rows in plain weave4 ,bend the spokes down and make three rows of triple twist ,no4 #e reed4 ,finish with the following border3 ,first row1 place each spoke back of the next spoke to the right4 ,second row1 carry each spoke over the next #c spokes and down to the outside of basket where it rests under the fourth spoke4 ,cut off the ends sharply4 ,,chapter ,,xiii ,a ,,few ,,words ,,on ,,dyeing ,the art of dyeing has been of interest to the peoples of all nations and in all ages4 ,history shows us that just so soon as man's covering or clothing1 the furs and skins of animals1 was discarded for wool1 linen or cotton materials1 just so soon was the desire or want for colors made manifest4 ,man began the study of coloring1 of staining and dyeing2 he experimented1 and in his new need he worked to reproduce the reds1 the purples1 the blues and the yellows of nature's exquisite canvas1 with what success and failure we have a fair knowledge4 ,nothing appeared too small or too unimportant to put in use in order to gain the desired results4 ,vegetables1 fruits1 plants1 barks of trees and sometimes ludicrous mixtures were part of the workings for this purpose1 all of which did meet with rewards--for dyes and beautiful colors were discovered4 ,from the plant indigoferae was obtained a blue stain1 known as indigo4 ,specimens of dyeing found in the ,egyptian tombs show examples of indigo dye4 ,this plant 7indigoferae7 grows and is industriously and profitably cultivated in ,south ,america and ,india4 ,it was imported by the ,romans from ,india1 getting its name from that country4 ,two other important dyestuffs discovered in the early ages were saffron1 which gives yellow shades1 and madder-root1 or to be more specific1 the roots of madder1 which produces brown and purple shades4 ,thus was obtained and supplied the blue dye from vegetable or plant life2 and from animal life came the most beautiful red dyes4 ,cochineal1 lac and kermes better known as grain colors and called so because of their general resemblance to grain1 are really the dried bodies of insects1 minute in size1 called cocci berries1 which lived and thrived on certain kinds of bushes and trees and which1 after months of care1 were taken from their berths and dried4 ,these dyestuffs1 used of course with a mordant1 produce beautiful shades1 which are fast to water and light4 ,perhaps no greater nor more remarkable changes have been made in any industry than in that of dyeing1 for1 the saving of labor1 energy1 time and money by the use of modern chemical agencies is of a magnitude not easily appreciable4 ,new ways have completely supplanted the old4 ,this revolution was due to the accidental discovery of mauveine by ,sir ,william ,henry ,perkin1 who by this and his later experiments enriched the world with one of its most important discoveries4 ,after his discoveries became known great factories sprang up throughout ,europe manufacturing coal-tar dyestuffs1 shortly producing the ,basic dyes4 ,perkin's discovery served as a stimulus to other chemists1 who1 working unceasingly1 soon produced quantities of dyestuffs1 which are designated as ,aniline ,colors4 ,though progress has been made and the discoveries have simplified greatly the processes of dyeing1 this does not mean that experimenting has ceased4 ,by no means4 ,today interested and enthusiastic workers are anxiously and patiently experimenting1 and hoping to find something new2 perhaps they will1 or it may be you1 who1 through your experimenting1 will uncover to the world a new wonderful dyestuff4 ,in preparing raffia for work1 take care to shake it well4 ,you will find that the best and easiest way to make it take the dye will be to soak it over night4 ,if this is not practicable then soak it at least three hours4 ,dissolve the dye in vinegar--the dye bath should be warm4 ,the ,basic ,colors will give satisfaction1 but ,i would suggest in cases where a great deal of work is to be done that the fast acid colors be used4 ,the color work in basketry plays a very important part as well as a fascinating one4 ,there are numerous ways in which a basket or tray may be touched up1 giving a charm to it that is most pleasing to the eye and attractive to the craftsman4 ,the entire basket may be made first1 and then either dipped1 allowed to stand in the dye a few minutes1 or boiled five to thirty minutes2 it may be painted with ,easy dye1 stained with any desirable furniture stain1 varnished and waxed up4 ,the basket may be finished off by using either fine sandpaper1 or powdered pumice stone1 but in finishing colored baskets1 it will be found that singeing will be the most successful method4 ,again to have a contrasting color with the natural or two tints of the same color1 the reed should be dyed first and then the desired effect worked out4 ,in dyeing reed allow it to soak in a mordant for two hours4 ,this opens the pores and makes the dye a permanent part of the basket4 ,three ounces of alum to one quart of water makes a good mordant for many vegetable dyes4 ,beautiful shades of brown1 green1 blue and red may be obtained by using logwood1 indigo1 fustic1 cutch1 madder1 cochineal1 and copperas4 ,a very pleasing finish is secured by painting or staining the article with ,light ,oil ,finish1 combining it with turpentine in whatever proportion desired4 ,malachite green stain used with turpentine and ,light ,oil ,finish make a very attractive pale green4 ,the alert basket maker1 who desires to experiment1 must be on the watch in the autumn for natural dyeing material4 ,the leaves and flowers of plants1 the bark of trees1 berries1 etc41 may be used most successfully in obtaining very desirable dye1 and with patience and care beautiful and delicate shades may be obtained from vegetable dyes4 ,the following recipes may be used for vegetable dyeing3 ,brown ,dissolve two teaspoonfuls of madder in one quart of water4 ,allow the reed to soak in it five hours4 ,yellow ,brown ,no4 #a ,soak the reed for several hours in logwood extract--obtained by boiling logwood chips in water twenty minutes4 ,yellow ,brown ,no4 #b ,mix in a quart of water two tablespoonfuls of cutch extract1 adding one and a half tablespoonfuls of fustic4 ,boil the reed in this solution for two hours1 but test4 ,olive ,brown ,no4 #a ,dissolve two tablespoonfuls of cutch1 two tablespoonfuls of fustic1 and one-half spoonful of logwood in a quart of water4 ,boil the reed two hours in this composition4 ,olive ,brown ,no4 #b ,boil the material several hours in a composition of one and one-half pounds of walnut bark1 five teaspoonfuls of washing soda and one-half cup of rock alum4 ,yellow ,no4 #a ,a good yellow can be obtained by experimenting with smartweed4 ,yellow ,no4 #b ,mordant the reed in a solution of alum1 and boil it in an extract of fustic1 a half hour4 ,green ,mordant the reed in a solution of alum and water1 and then dye it in the solution composition--three teaspoonfuls of indigo1 a small crystal of copperas1 and three pints of water4 ,after the material is removed and washed dip it in a solution of bark extract and water4 ,olive ,green ,mordant the reed in a solution of two teaspoonfuls of copperas in one quart of water4 ,boil the reed then in the following solution3 ,to three teaspoonfuls of bark extract in a quart of water1 add a half teaspoonful of indigo and a small quantity of logwood4 ,indian ,red ,dissolve in about a quart of boiling water two tablespoonfuls of cutch extract and a small crystal of blue-stone4 ,boil the material in this solution until the desired color is obtained4 ,,end ,,transcriber',s ,,amendments ,transcriber's ,note3 ,blank pages have been deleted4 ,some illustrations may have been moved1 and the list of illustrations modified accordingly4 ,when the author's preference can be determined1 we have rendered consistent on a per-word-pair basis the hyphenation or spacing of such pairs when repeated in the same grammatical context4 ,the publisher's inadvertent omissions of important punctuation have been corrected4 ,duplicative book and chapter front matter has been removed4 ,the following list indicates any additional changes4 ,the page number represents that of the original publication and applies in this etext except for illustrations since they may have been moved4 ,page ,change vii #bj4 ,,heavy ,,border #cgfi #db the nautralnatural color and then #abg glass should be indenticalidentical in #afg ,,end 99 99 99 99 99