{"product_id":"basket-weaving-for-absolute-beginners-richard-leonard-lorke-9798185037355","title":"Basket Weaving for Absolute Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Weaving Your First Reed Baskets - with 10 Easy Projects","description":"\u003cb\u003eYou don't need a workshop, fancy tools, or any experience - just your hands, a few lengths of reed, and an\u003cbr\u003eafternoon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's something deeply satisfying about turning a handful of simple reed into a basket you can actually use. It's\u003cbr\u003ecalmer than it looks, more forgiving than you'd expect, and one of the few crafts where a complete beginner can\u003cbr\u003efinish a real, beautiful project on the very first day.\u003cbr\u003eBasket Weaving for Absolute Beginners starts at the very beginning - what reed is, how to soak it, and the simple\u003cbr\u003eover-and-under that every basket is built on. From there, you'll weave \u003cb\u003e10 complete projects\u003c\/b\u003e, each one teaching a\u003cbr\u003enew skill as you go. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this beginner-friendly guide: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Clear, step-by-step instructions with hand-drawn diagrams for every stage\u003cbr\u003e- 10 projects that build your skills one basket at a time - from a simple round bowl to a market basket with a\u003cbr\u003ehandle\u003cbr\u003e- Plain-English guidance on reed, soaking, bases, borders, handles, and rims\u003cbr\u003e- A troubleshooting section for when a row goes wrong - and exactly how to fix it\u003cbr\u003e- Tips for shaping, finishing, and making every basket your own\u003cbr\u003eNo guesswork. No confusing jargon. Just calm, clear instructions that meet you exactly where you are.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're after a screen-free way to unwind, a heartfelt handmade gift, or a timeless craft to call your own, this\u003cbr\u003eis the perfect place to begin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoak a few lengths of reed, and weave your first basket today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Leonard Lorke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185037355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d","brand":"Richard Leonard Lorke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48871443759359,"sku":"9798185037355","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/basket-weaving-for-absolute-beginners-richard-leonard-lorke-9798185037355","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}