If you are new to basket weaving or just looking to learn more about baskets, you can find recommended titles, tips and helpful links to help you get started. Shawn brings us another great book reviews on some popular basket books that give you detailed techniques, tools and unique designs you can try.
The Ultimate Basket Book: A Cornucopia Of Popular Designs To Make
By Lyn Siler
This book introduces you to the tools, materials, and techniques that are used to create a basket. Siler guides you through your first basket and makes you fall in love with basket weaving! If you are a beginner this is a great book to start with!
Available in PINES!
A Basketmaker’s Odyssey: Over, Under, Around, & Through: 24 Great Basket Patterns From Easy Beginner To More Challenging Advanced
By Lyn Slyer & Carolyn Kemp
When you choose one of the beginner basket patterns as your first basket to make, you will be pleased with the finished basket. The patterns are easy to follow and the photographs are extremely helpful. Patterns are supplied for unique creations such as an Abenaki-style knitting basket, a fabric melon basket, a natural-vine wall basket, and a braided, twill tote. A special photo insert contains images of baskets from all over the world, making this a beautiful book to both use and display.
Available in PINES!
The Basket Book: Over 30 Magnificent Baskets To Make & Enjoy
By Lyn Siler & Carolyn Kemp
With over 400 illustrations and diagrams and step-by-step instructions, you will be able to create your very own heirloom basket that will be treasured for many years to come. Available in PINES!