Coiled Basket Kit for Beginners - Wrap Stitch

Coiled Basket Kit for Beginners - Wrap Stitch

• This kit has the beginner in mind! Learn the technique of coiled basketry!
• Kit makes one coiled basket about 2-1/2" wide by 1-1/2" tall.
• REVISED INSTRUCTIONS 5/2018. Kit includes: Fiber cord, raffia, tapestry needle and an 8-page full color instructional booklet all in a plastic bag.
• Ages 8 and up, Adult Participation necessary for ages 12 and under (take breaks)
• Made in USA

Coiling is a basketry method where one material is wrapped around another in a spiral. Generally the materials used for wrapping are soft and flexible while the coil can be a bit more rigid. Designs can be created by using multiple colors and textures. These instructions will teach you how to coil a small basket. The beginning of the basket is the most difficult part. Basketry requires patience and perseverance. Keep at it and you will be proud of your new skills and finished basket. The kit comes packed in a plastic bag that can be used to store materials while you make your basket.