Traditional Craft Kits Coil Basket Kit – Pine Needle – Basket Weaving Kit Set with Supplies, Complete with Instructional Booklets and Basket Making Supplies

Traditional Craft Kits Coil Basket Kit – Pine Needle is made for learning how to coil pine needles and raffia into a small handmade basket. This kit supports traditional coiled basketry practice, careful hand stitching, shaping, and creative home projects.

The finished basket is listed as approximately 4″ to 6″ wide, depending on tension, shaping, and how closely the coils are stitched. Plan this as a longer multi-session craft rather than a quick project, and follow the instruction booklet for the actual working time.

Description

Product Details

Product: Traditional Craft Kits Coil Basket Kit – Pine Needle
Basket type: coiled pine needle basket
Finished basket size listed: approximately 4″ to 6″ wide
Color listed: natural
Brand listed: Traditional Craft Kits
Age range listed: adult
Skill note: intermediate skills recommended
Material listed: pine needle and raffia
Included components listed: basket-making supplies for pine needle coiling
Included items mentioned: pine needles, tapestry needles, coiling gauges, instructions, and raffia as the listed weaving material
Item dimensions listed: 9.25 x 2 x 13 inches
Item weight listed: 5.6 ounces
Item model number listed: CEBPN
Best for: pine needle basketry, coiled basket making, craft learning, intermediate traditional basket projects, and handmade decorative baskets

For another coiled basket learning option, compare Traditional Craft Kits beginner coil basket kit before choosing your project.

What This Pine Needle Basket Kit Is Best For

This kit is best for patient crafters who want to learn a traditional coiled basket method using pine needles and raffia. It is suitable for making a small decorative basket, learning coil stitching, using gauges to shape the basket, and practicing basket shaping by hand.

If you want a simpler beginner basket project, review Original Beginners Basket Weaving Kit before ordering.

For group projects, classroom use, or multi-basket craft sessions, compare Camp Basket Kit Makes 20 Baskets as another relevant option.

Skill Level and Age Guidance

This kit is listed with adult age guidance and intermediate skills recommended. If a younger crafter uses it, adult supervision is important because the project uses needles, soaking or boiling preparation steps, and a longer working time.

The project may take several sessions to complete, depending on the crafter’s speed and the instructions. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys careful handwork, but it may not be the best choice for a quick one-hour craft.

For a different basket kit style, compare Garden Basket Weaving Kit before selecting your final project.

Tools and Preparation Notes

The kit mentions pine needles, tapestry needles, coiling gauges, and instructions, with raffia listed as a material. The needles help with stitching, the gauges help keep coil spacing and shape more consistent, and the instructions guide the coiling sequence. Other basic items may be needed, such as water, a pot or container for soaking or boiling, a towel, calipers, and scissors.

Soak or prepare the pine needles as directed in the instructions before starting. Do not skip the preparation step, because properly prepared pine needles are easier to coil and less likely to crack while stitching.

Care and Finished Basket Use

The finished pine needle basket should be used as a decorative handmade piece or light-use craft basket, not for heavy storage. Keep it indoors and avoid long-term moisture, heavy weight, or rough handling.

Store unused materials in a dry place so the pine needles and raffia stay clean and usable for the project.