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MUFFIN BASKET on a D HANDLE

Dimensions: 5" W x 8" L x 4/12" H (8"H to top of handle)
Materials: 5/8" Flat reed, ½" Flat, ¼" Flat, 3/8" Flat, #2 Seagrass, 5" x 8" D handle
Preparation: From 5/8" Flat reed, cut 6 spokes @ 20" From 5/8" Flat reed, cut 5 spokes @ 22"
Soak spokes in warm water for 5 minutes, along with a piece of ¼" flat reed
Mark spokes and handle base at center (on rough side of reed & inside of handle)
Set handle vertically and place 3 20" spokes on each side, parallel, spaced ½" apart.
Weave the 5 22" spokes horizontally, weaving center spoke Over the center of the handle base.
True the base to measure 4-1/4" x 7-1/4".
Weave a retaining row around edge of base with ¼" flat, overlapping across 4 spokes.
Upsett spokes.
Weave 3 rows with ½" flat, weaving first row Under the handle.
Weave 5 rows with ¼" flat reed, dyed.
Weave 3 rows with ½" flat reed.
Weave 1 row with 1/4" flat reed.
Pack down the weavers.
Measure and tuck inside spokes to inside of basket under a couple of rows of weavers.
Cut off inside spokes flush with top edge of basket.
Pin a piece of 3/8" flat reed around inside of basket, over the top ¼" weaver.
Pin a piece of 3/8" flat reed around outside of basket, over the top ¼" weaver.
Lay a piece of Seagrass in between the rims along top edge of basket.
Lash rim with ¼" flat reed, making an "X" at each side of handle.
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