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Frosty's Wall Basket Pattern Compliments Of: Suzanne Moore's NC Basket Works 130 Main St. • Post Office Box 744 Vass, NC 28394-0744 910-245-3049 • 800-338-4972 Fax: 910-245-3243 Email: suzanne@ncbasketworks.com Website: www.ncbasketworks.com |
This is great for holding Christmas cards, or decorate with greenery.
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11/64" FO - lasher 3/8" FF - weavers 5/8" FF - 1 dyed weaver approx. 24" Seagrass Snowman or Christmas Tree Basket Buckle ® |
1/4" FF - weavers (natural and dyed) 3/8" FO - rims 5/8" FF - spokes 1 - 3" Bushel Ash O/N |
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Using 5/8" FF, cut 3 spokes @ 22", and 7 spokes @ 18". Layout the 3 horizontal spokes, then weave in the 7 vertical spokes making sure the center vertical spoke is OVER the center horizontal spoke. Adjust the base to measure 6 3/4" x 2 1/2". Weave in a "holding row" of 1/4" FF, mitering the corners. Upset the spokes and weave the following rows of start and stop: 4 rows 3/8" FF 1 row 1/4" FF dyed 1 row 5/8" FF dyed (your Basket Buckle ® will be over the center spoke.) 1 row 1/4" FF dyed 10 rows 1/4" FF Pack well. Cut and tuck the spokes. Insert the bushel handle on back of basket. You may wish to thin it down somewhat. Rim with 3/8" FO, seagrass between rims, and lash with 11/64" FO. Note: 1/4" FF dyed reed can be added as overlays on the natural spokes on the front of the basket. |