A Basketmaker's Odyssey: Over, Under, Around & Through

by Lyn Syler, Carolyn Kemp (Illustrator)

Novices as well as advanced basketmakers will be amazed by the variety of materials and techniques examined in this fully illustrated guide. Step-by-step instructions for 24 projects, eight of which are specifically designed for beginning weavers, are offered within the special lay-flat binding and describe the entire project—from weaving the base and upsetting the sides to applying a handle and finishing with a rim. 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.

112 pages, Spiral-bound

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read some of Lyn Syler's other books on basket weaving, and like those, this book contains several interesting and useful basket patterns, detailed instructions, and helpful accompanying photographs and diagrams. Unlike those, however, this book is a bit of a mixed bag with regard to the materials used (that is, they're not all made of basket reed and one is a knitting pattern). Regardless, it is still worth a read if you have a bit of experience in basket making and are looking for some new patterns.