How to make baskets . nged in pairs, are crossedin the centre, the vertical ones being uppermost ornearest the person weaving; and between the upperhalves of these vertical spokes the half spoke seveninches long is placed. These are held in positionby the left hand, which is, as always, the one thatholds while the right is the weaving hand. An endof the weaver previously unwound is placed alongthe horizontal spoke back of the vertical ones withthe end toward the right. The forefinger of theright hand now presses the weaver across the upper 21 22 HOW TO MAKE BASKETS vertical spokes and down beh
How to make baskets . nged in pairs, are crossedin the centre, the vertical ones being uppermost ornearest the person weaving; and between the upperhalves of these vertical spokes the half spoke seveninches long is placed. These are held in positionby the left hand, which is, as always, the one thatholds while the right is the weaving hand. An endof the weaver previously unwound is placed alongthe horizontal spoke back of the vertical ones withthe end toward the right. The forefinger of theright hand now presses the weaver across the upper 21 22 HOW TO MAKE BASKETS vertical spokes and down behind the horizontal oneson the right (thus binding the end of the weaversecurely), next over the lower vertical spokes, andbehind the horizontal ones on the left (see Fig. 9).This is repeated, and then beginning with the uppervertical spokes, the spokes are separated and theweaving begins (see Fig. 10). A common fault ofbeginners is to pull the weaver from a distance ofseveral inches from the work; instead it should be. Fig. Fig. 10. pressed with the forefinger, under and over thespokes, as close to the work as it is possible to getit. The spokes should be very evenly separated—this is something that the beginner cannot be toocareful about, as upon it so much of the symmetryand strength of his baskets will depend. It may
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