Mini Rectangular Basket Plain Weave

October 10, 2020

Finished size 11cm x 19cm x 8cm

Important Notes!
- Gorilla Wood Glue is highly recommended for best results.
- Different color strips are used in photos for the applicable step.
- Finished item may vary slightly in size from the dimensions above.
- At KaGOcraft, we prefer to use centimeters for our measurements instead of inches, as it's more precise for our projects and will yield the best results in the finished item.

Skill level: ★☆☆☆☆

Supply list

- KaGOcraft's 15mm Craft Band
- Gorilla Wood Glue
- Scissors
- Clips or Clothespins
- Starter tool kit

Prepare the Craft Band 15mm for this project

Color A: Main Color of the Basket Cocoa Total 899cm
Color B: Accent Color of the Basket Pink Millefeuille Total 133cm

	Name	Length	Pieces	Width	Color
1	Horizontal strip	19cm	4	12	A
2	Horizontal strip	45cm	3	12	A
3	Support strip	11cm	2	12	A
4	Vertical strip	37cm	6	12	A
5	Vertical strip	37cm	1	12	B
6	Reinforcement strip	19cm	2	12	A
7	Weaving strip	66cm	4	12	A
8	Weaving strip	66cm	1	12	B
9	Rim strip	66cm	2	12	A
10	Bow	13cm	1	12	B
11	Bow	5cm	1	12	B
12	Bow	5cm	2	12	B

Procedure

1.Make the base. Using the Horizontal strips 1 and 2, place horizontally, alternating by length as shown. Make sure that all of the strips are centered. Secure it with the masking tape.

2.Glue the Support strips on both ends as shown.

3.Turn over, and glue the Vertical strips along both sides as shown.

4.Flip back to the front side. Take two of the vertical strips and weave as shown, alternating over and under.

5.Push out to either side.

6.Weave remaining vertical strips, taking care to reverse the over and under effect from Step 4.

7.Make sure that all of the vertical strips are aligned, and glue the Support strip along the top and bottom as shown.

8.Fold all strips upward as shown.

9.Take a weaving strip and place the end behind the second vertical strip and secure with a clip or clothespin. Weave alternately, use clothespins to help keep in place.

10.After weaving the first row cut off any excess and glue. Make sure that the ends are hidden by the vertical strips.

11.Using another weaving strip, weave the second row by starting at the third vertical strip on the opposite side of the basket to maintain even thickness. As in step 9, place the end behind the vertical strip and secure with a clothespin.

12.Repeat until 5 rows have been woven as shown.

13.Just for the vertical strips that are on the outside of the top row, fold inward.

14.Cut any excess and tuck them into the third row. The ends should be hidden once tucked in.

15.Place the Rim strip between the 5th row strip and the remaining vertical strips for reinforcement as shown.

16.Fold the remaining vertical strips over the rim outward.

17.Cut any excess and tuck the ends into the third row. Make sure that the ends are hidden once tucked in.

18.Cut the second Rim strip into a point as shown.

19.Weave top row alternately with the Rim strip as shown. The end of the Rim strip should be hidden by a vertical strip to maintain a seamless look.

20.Take the longest strip for the ribbon portion and glue the ends together. Flatten the middle portion, the seam should be in the middle.

21.Take the longest strip for the ribbon portion and glue the ends together. Flatten the middle portion, the seam should be in the middle.

22.Use the shorter strip to wrap around the middle to achieve the bow look and glue in the back.