Perhaps because of its long history, the process of basket weaving can feel familiar, even to a beginner. Although the initial setup requires some patience and concentration, after a few rounds of ...

Wood turning and basket weaving 12 Christmas Ornaments. I was challenged by True Value Hardware to use their Black Friday specials in this DIY project.

Dry reed just splits. Properly wetted reed is then coaxed into basket shapes with the over-under motion of traditional weaving. Patterns are created by how the reeds are placed and by changing colors.