How to Weave a Round Basket Using Yard Waste and Trash

OR If you prefer to read- I've listed the major steps. You can always refer back to the video later or ask a question below if you get stuck on your project.

I chose to try to work with Bamboo, Privet and Cable. I ended up using a piece of grapevine at the end to make the handle.

Gather the Materials 0:30  

For this basket here is the formula that I used:

Desired Diameter + Desired Height * 4

For a 9" wide basket that is 6" tall

9" + 6" x 4"= 9 +24 = 33"

Cut the spines for the basket 2:29  

I put the 3 long spine under the 2 and half spines and bound them together.

Layout the spines 4:15  

Spread the spines out and use the thin end of the bamboo to weave over one spine and under the next. When you come to the end start with a new piece.

Weave using "over and under" pattern 6:19  

In this case it was 9 inches.

Continue weaving until you reach the desired width 8:02  

I used the coax cable to transition the bottom on the basket to the sides. I the video I show how to bend the spines without breaking them.

Use a vine or wire for the transition 10:16  

I chose to weave with more green bamboo. For the next layer I split some of the privet to get the light grain of the wood for a contrast. After that I added some more bamboo, however this time I left the leaves in place. You can add other colorful trash if you choose to do so on your basket.

Weave layers of color 11:49  

My son needed a new Easter egg basket so I added handle. The bamboo and privet would not bend so I used a scrap piece of wild grapevine. I used a smaller piece of grapevine to tie loose spines down and hold the handle in place.

OPTIONAL: Add a handle 13:17  

Trim the loose ends 14:09  

Let us know what materials you plan to use in your baskets in the comments below.

Here are the time stamps in the video for each step

Gather the Materials 0:30 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=30

Clean the vines 0:49 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=49

Cut the spines for the basket 2:29 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=149

Layout the spines 4:15 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=255

Weave using "over and under" pattern 6:19 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=379

Make spines even 4:12 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=432

Continue weaving until you reach the desired width 8:02 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=482

Use a vine or wire for the transition 10:16 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=616

Weave layers of color 11:49 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=709

OPTIONAL: Add a handle 13:17 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=797

Trim the loose ends 14:09 https://youtu.be/xR1jmTMox28?t=849