Coiled Pine Needle Basketry Stitch List

This Stitch List covers step-by-step instructions with detailed, meticulously drawn illustrations for all of the basic stitches commonly used in pine needle basketry today. The list is further expanded to include more complex stitches, and some of the combinations that can create intricate patterns in pine needle works. Each stitch gets a two-page full-color spread so that all the information about that stitch is visible at once. This compilation of pine needle basketry stitches is a ...
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This Stitch List covers step-by-step instructions with detailed, meticulously drawn illustrations for all of the basic stitches commonly used in pine needle basketry today. The list is further expanded to include more complex stitches, and some of the combinations that can create intricate patterns in pine needle works. Each stitch gets a two-page full-color spread so that all the information about that stitch is visible at once. This compilation of pine needle basketry stitches is a perfect resource for beginners, and a valuable reference for seasoned coilers and teachers. Part 1: Overview includes a visual stitch list, information about tools and materials, and general tips & techniques. Part 2: Getting Started explores a number of ways to begin a pine needle basket, demonstrating a variety of "starts." Part 3: Stitches is all about each of the 24 stitches covered, Part 4: Resources includes a list of suppliers, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography rich with further reference material and online links.