Remember in high school how “basket weaving” meant a gimme class? Maybe we should have tried it. I think basket weaving requires more hands than I have. This was made from a kit. I got better at it as I went around but you can see that my shaping efforts fall somewhat short or perfect symmetry. You need one hand for the sewing needle, one hand to hold the bunch of pine needles you’re weaving in, and the other hand to help shape the basket.

I’m using this to hold spare buttons. Isn’t it purty? My grandmother has given me a book of advanced patterns and I might try another basket if I can find a good source for the supplies.