FLOWER RECEPTACLES
MODEL 29.--FIG. 36
VASE WITH HANDLES
[Illustration: FIG. 36]
MATERIAL
8 spokes No. 2 reed, 22 inches.
1 spoke No. 2 reed, 12 inches.
Handle--2 spokes No. 2 reed, 20 inches.
2 spokes No. 4 reed, 20 inches.
Weavers No. 2 reed.
This covering may be woven over a small vase or a pint jar.
Over the 8-1/2 spokes weave a base 2-3/4 inches. Pinch the spokes sharply
and turn up with three rows of triple twist in No. 2 reed. Weave around
the jar in single weaving, until forty-four rows are completed. For the
handle place the centers of one piece of No. 4 reed and one piece No. 2
reed between the 42nd and 43rd rows of weaving, twist the No. 4 reed
around in a plain coil and carry the No. 2 reed around this coil. Do the
same on the opposite side for the other handle. Form the oval handle, as
seen in picture, and secure the four ends of each handle in place by
fastening them to jar with a fine cord which may be pulled out later.
Weave twenty-nine more rows in single weaving. Complete and fasten the
handle with five rows triple twist. To prevent the handle from loosening
or falling out, the triple twist should be woven over and under the ends
of the handles. The following border completes the vase:
First row, each spoke is placed back of the spoke to the right and out.
Second row, each spoke is brought in front of the spoke to the right and
in where it is cut off closely.
MODEL 30.--FIG. 37
NO. 2 GREEN JARDINIERE
[Illustration: FIG. 37]
MATERIAL
8 spokes No. 4 reed, 5-1/2 inches.
34 spokes No. 2 reed, 17 inches.
Weavers No. 4 reed.
Weavers No. 2 reed.
Over an 8 spoke foundation, weave a base five inches. Insert the 34
spokes, considering two spokes as one, making 17 spokes. Turn up with
three rows triple twist. In double weaving, work fifteen rows, holding
the spokes outward toward the weaver. This will make the basket three
inches high. Now holding the spokes well inward, weave fifteen rows in
double weaving. The basket is now 5-1/4 inches high. Complete the sides of
the basket with three rows triple twist. Finish with the following border:
First row, each spoke is brought back of next spoke and out.
Second row, each spoke is brought in front of next two spokes and in.
Third row, each spoke is brought over next spoke and in back of the next
where it rests.
MODEL 31.--FIG. 38
NO. 3 JARDINIERE, IN OVAL REED
[Illustration: FIG. 38]
MATERIAL
10 spokes No. 5 reed, 25 inches.
Weavers No. 00 reed.
Weavers No. 1 reed.
Weavers No. 5 reed.
Weavers No. 5 oval reed.
After inserting 5 spokes through the other 5 spokes, fasten in cross form
with No. 00 reed. Weave seven rows with No. 00 reed, separating the
spokes. With No. 1 reed, weave seven more rows. Follow this with six rows
of No. 5 split reed. Work one coil of triple twist with No. 5 reed. This
makes a base six inches. Pinch the spokes sharply and turn up with four
rows of No. 5 triple. Hold the spokes slantingly inward and weave
seventeen rows of No. 5 oval reed. The diameter should be 5-1/2 inches.
Bend the spokes outward in a curved effect and weave four rows in No. 5
triple. Complete with the following border:
First row, each spoke is passed back of one spoke and out. Second row,
carry each spoke in front of three spokes and in.
MODEL 32.--FIG. 39
JARDINIERE FOR RUBBER PLANT
[Illustration: FIG. 39]
MATERIAL
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 6 inches.
31 spokes No. 5 reed, 18 inches.
Weavers No. 2 reed.
Weavers No. 4 reed.
Weave a base 5-1/2 inches. Insert spokes and turn up with four rows of
triple twist No. 4 reed. Follow this with twelve rows of double weaving,
three rows of three-rod coil in No. 2 reed, ten rows of double weaving,
four rows of three-rod coil No. 2 reed, nine rows of double weaving and
three rows of three-rod coil. Complete with border described under Model
22.
After the basket is finished, dye it a dark brown or green.
MODEL 33.--FIG. 40
OVAL REED JARDINIERE
[Illustration: FIG. 40]
MATERIAL
8 spokes No. 5 reed, 8 inches
31 spokes No. 5 reed, 25 inches.
Weavers No. 4 brown reed.
Weavers No. 5 oval reed.
Over an 8 spoke foundation, weave a base 7-3/4 inches. Insert 31 spokes
and set up three rows of No. 4 brown reed in triple twist. The spokes are
held slantingly outward until twenty-five rows of No. 5 oval or split reed
are woven. Weave seventeen rows in No. 5 oval reed, holding the spokes
curved in towards the center of basket. Complete the basket with three
rows triple twist No. 4 brown reed, and the plaited border.
MODEL 34.--FIG. 41
FERN DISH
[Illustration: FIG. 41]
MATERIAL
8 spokes No. 2 reed, 5-1/2 inches.
61 spokes No. 2 reed, 16 inches.
Weavers No. 2 reed.
This fern dish basket is woven over a small white enamel dish:
Weave a base 5-1/2 inches. Insert 2 spokes by the side of each base spoke.
Consider each group of 2 spokes as 1 spoke. Turn up with two rows of
triple twist. Place the dish in the basket and, while weaving around the
dish, hold the spokes straight and draw the weaver tight. Weave
twenty-nine rows. Curve the spokes over the dish and weave four more rows,
single weaving, and two rows of triple twist in No. 2 reed.
Now bring each group of spokes back of the next two groups, out to the
front, through the triple twist and down through the triple twist at the
base of basket. When all the groups have been brought through the triple
twist at the base, turn the basket upside down, and weave the following
border for a stand for the dish:
Weaving to the right, each group is brought back of the next two groups
and out to the front; second row, each group is placed in front of the
next spoke and in back of the next where it is clipped off.
FIG. 42
[Illustration: FIG. 42]
This basket is woven in a similar manner to Fig. 41. The spokes are of No.
2 natural reed, while the weavers are No. 2 light brown reed. The border,
the outside spokes and the stand are of natural reed. This combination
makes a strikingly attractive basket.
FIG. 43
[Illustration: FIG. 43]
This flower basket is dyed after it is made and then waxed. The shape may
be molded to accommodate any purpose.