Comments on: How to Coil a Basket

By: SisterDiane

SisterDiane — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:21:10 +0000

I haven't seen much information online, but you might check your local
library for some older books on this craft.

This tutorial explains how to use colors in a controlled way: http://www.pacon.com/projects/Trait-texBasket.html

This one involves striping: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/desert2.html

Hope that helps!

By: KuanYin

KuanYin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:13:47 +0000

Very precise instructions, thank you.
I do have a question: I would like to make some designs on a basket not just rows of changing colors. Could you give me some ideas on how to do this? I have searched the net for a long time now without any luck. Lots of instructions on making pine needle baskets and such, but nothing for baskets made with yarn. I've always admired the Native Indian art and would like to learn to make some of those designs on my yarn coiled baskets.
Thank you.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:05:49 +0000

Funnily enough, before I read this I had already ordered a book to give me instructions, then I found your post, now the book has arrived, this tutorial is MUCH better. Thanks once again. [know anyone who needs a book?]
Cheers

By: Maddy

Maddy — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:19:22 +0000

A great tutorial. Thank you very much indeed.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:19:46 +0000

What a wonderful tutorial! I was on another website where I saw a coiled basket for sale and thought – hmmmm, wonder if I can find directions on how to do this. Lucky me – I found these directions – Thanks for such a clear explanation.

By: Papillon

Papillon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:25:59 +0000

WONDERFUL, beautiful, amazing

I was looking for instructions. I took a class many years ago and forgot.

Your photos are a blessing, thank you.

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:06:10 +0000

I have to agree this is the easiest demo/instructions for making a coil basket. When I was in highschool (a very, very long time ago) I thoroughly enjoyed my weaving class. And, of course, I couldn’t remember how to get it started (or ended…ha ha). Now, that I’m in the class room with 3rd graders I wanted to pass this art on to them. They so desperately need the small handwork and something that will help them focus and relax! You made my day!!

By: Ambi

Ambi — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:05:35 +0000

Wonderful job making the procedure! You should definitely be an art teacher or something!

-Ambi

By: LINDA

LINDA — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:59:45 +0000

GREAT DIRECTIONS. I’VE BEEN WONDERING HOW THESE BOWLS WERE MADE. LOOKS LIKE I’M GOING TO HAVE A NEW WINTER PROJECT…. THANKS..

By: Ginny Steele

Ginny Steele — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:18:39 +0000

I’ve been hunting for clear, concise details on coiling basket techniques for awhile now. This is without doubt the clearest and best set of instructions I’ve looked through. Well done, and thank you for this excellent tutorial.

Ginny

By: Sue Collins5

Sue Collins5 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:59:46 +0000

very good and clear directions on how to do coiling, thank you so much, i was afraid to start making a basket, but now I get it.

thank you,
Sue Collins

By: unikatissima’s » Coil a Basket

unikatissima’s » Coil a Basket — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:02:06 +0000

[...] least because they are heavily illustrated: Pine Needle Baskets (there is also a second part) and How to coil a basket. In a second entry: More coiling fun… she presents pendants made with the same technique – [...]

By: janie

janie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:05:37 +0000

Wow! My students will love this!!!

By: Noony

Noony — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:48:56 +0000

I want to commend you on your directions for coiling a basket. I haven’t made one for years and was looking for a brush-up. Your description and pictures were very clear and concise. Thank you.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:07:00 +0000

Thank you so much for your very thorough tutorial. I did this in Junior High, about 16 years ago. I wanted to teach it to my fourth grade class and couldn’t remember how I did it. I had my basket in front of me and was just kind of looking at it and still wondering. I did a search and looked around for a long time. Then I found this site and was completely impressed. My fourth graders will be very pleased and happy to make this as a Mother’s day gift and a social studies connection.

Thanks again,

Kristy