Product Details
- Product type: Colonial basket weaving kit
- Finished basket style: small rectangular basket with D handle
- Finished basket size: approximately 4″ x 6″ and 9″ tall
- Reed material listed: 1/2″ and 1/4″ flat reed
- Handle included: 4″ x 9″ D handle
- Product dimensions: 13 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches
- Shipping weight: 4.8 ounces
- Recommended age: 12 and up
- Skill level: beginner
- Skills learned: rectangular base, plain weave, continuous weaving, cut and tuck, D handle use, and rim lashing
What This Basket Kit Is Best For
This Colonial basket kit is a good choice for beginners who want a structured basket project with a useful finished shape. It works well for school craft lessons, homeschool projects, basket weaving practice, and simple handmade gift baskets.
For another beginner-friendly basket project with a different finished look, the Bread Basket Weaving Kit can be used as a related option.
What Comes With The Project
The kit is described as including the materials needed to weave the Colonial basket, including flat reed and a D handle. The project is meant to help users learn how to build a rectangular base, weave up the sides, attach the handle, and finish the rim cleanly.
If you are comparing handled basket styles, the Cape Cod Blueberry Basket Kit is another small basket kit with a traditional carrying handle.
Skill Level And Buyer Notes
This kit is beginner-friendly, but it still requires careful measuring, soaking, shaping, and weaving. Younger users may need adult help, especially when following the instructions, tightening the weave, and finishing the rim.
For classroom-style basket activities or group learning, the Classroom Basket Kit may be more suitable because it is designed for multiple baskets.
Setup And Weaving Tips
Before starting, read the full instruction sheet and organize all reed pieces by size. Soak the reed only as needed so it becomes flexible enough to bend without cracking. Keep the base square while weaving, and check the side shape as you work upward.
If you want to compare a larger basket design before choosing, the Church Supper Basket Kit is a good related kit to review.
Care And Use After Weaving
After the basket is finished, allow it to dry completely in a clean, ventilated area. Keep the finished basket indoors and away from excess moisture. Natural reed may vary slightly in shade and texture, so the finished basket may not look exactly identical to the product photo.
For a more decorative woven basket project with a different construction style, the Cherokee Double Wall Basket Kit may also be worth comparing.
