76 years ago, (1943), I made a raffia basket like in this excellent tutorial. It was a project in my 4th grade art class and mine was the best in the class. Mom used it for her rings and, when she died at age 94 I reclaimed the basket for my rings. I had fond memories of making that basket and recently I made another. But not having raffia at hand I substituted 550 paracord for the base and 450 paracord for the side wall. I garnished the basket with silver thread and silver beads. The result, a lovely basket big enough for my reading glasses, lip balm, pocket knife. 9mm Beretta Nano, and cigarette lighter. Sadly, I have no grand children to inherit this hardy basket. My own children consider it a product of an inmate in a facility for the insane. But I digress, aye. [I do yet live in my own home where I made the paracord basket with fids instead of a needle.]
Yes indeed. Thank you for sharing with your amazing memory of your first Rafia project as well as your basket. And many thanks for Craftiosity for your very well explained tutorial for this Rafia basket..it gives me such an energy to try one myself. Have lovely day everyone.
Hi @laurapoole37, Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial and feel inspired to give it a go. 😊 Don’t worry if it feels a little tricky at first-it’s all part of the learning process, and I’m sure you’ll do great! If you need any tips or have questions along the way, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear how your project turns out!
Did it! Haven’t done anything like this before and am inspired to keep going. Couldn’t find a face to face class and it actually turned into a usable bowl. Delighted. Many thanks.
Hi @jeandavies2912, Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m thrilled to hear that you gave it a try and ended up with a usable bowl-that’s amazing! 😊 Starting something new can be such an adventure, and it’s wonderful to know that the video inspired you to keep going. If you ever have more projects to share or questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy crafting, and here’s to many more creations!
Congratulations, you win!😂 I’ve spent two days looking for a tutorial that gives clear instructions on how to make this baskets and I found it, thank you!
Hi thanks for a wonderful tutorial. Can you make any size basket with this technique? I want to make one with the base the size of a large dinner plate for harvesting herbs. Would just need to figure out how to put a handle on it.
Beautiful!!! I started to make one as soon as I finished watching your video!! Thank you very much for your clear instructions and easy following guidelines. I'll send you a picture when I'm done. 😍
@@Craftiosity It does indeed! I was thinking about how this might be modified to do a library program event but usually programs are 1 hour long so this would need to be a multi week project
Hey Alison, when you wind your ‘outer’ raffia around the inner bundle to make the coils, keep the outer piece flat to get a smooth effect. I hope that helps!
I'm very confused at 3:40 When you start to explain going upwards... the stitch doesn't look different to me, but from how you're explaining it I'm assuming there is a change? Help 😂
We included 2 hanks of x natural raffia, 1 hank of x pistachio and 1 x hank of lilac from Nutscene. You can find them here: nutscene.com/products/nutscene-raffia?variant=40666803279
Hi @RebeccaCincon, Thank you for sharing your feedback! I’m sorry to hear that the translation made it hard to see or understand the content. Your input is really valuable, and I’ll look into improving the translation or making adjustments to ensure the content is clearer in the future. I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment, and I hope you’ll give the video another chance once the improvements are made. 😊
I'm going to make a hat using this tutorial! Thanks!!
76 years ago, (1943), I made a raffia basket like in this excellent tutorial. It was a project in my 4th grade art class and mine was the best in the class. Mom used it for her rings and, when she died at age 94 I reclaimed the basket for my rings. I had fond memories of making that basket and recently I made another. But not having raffia at hand I substituted 550 paracord for the base and 450 paracord for the side wall. I garnished the basket with silver thread and silver beads. The result, a lovely basket big enough for my reading glasses, lip balm, pocket knife. 9mm Beretta Nano, and cigarette lighter. Sadly, I have no grand children to inherit this hardy basket. My own children consider it a product of an inmate in a facility for the insane. But I digress, aye. [I do yet live in my own home where I made the paracord basket with fids instead of a needle.]
That's lovely, thanks so much for sharing the journey of your basket! :D
Yes indeed. Thank you for sharing with your amazing memory of your first Rafia project as well as your basket. And many thanks for Craftiosity for your very well explained tutorial for this Rafia basket..it gives me such an energy to try one myself. Have lovely day everyone.
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this is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. I might have a bit of trouble with doing it on my own, but im definitely giving it a go
Hi @laurapoole37,
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial and feel inspired to give it a go. 😊 Don’t worry if it feels a little tricky at first-it’s all part of the learning process, and I’m sure you’ll do great!
If you need any tips or have questions along the way, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear how your project turns out!
Did it! Haven’t done anything like this before and am inspired to keep going. Couldn’t find a face to face class and it actually turned into a usable bowl. Delighted. Many thanks.
Im doing this for a cultural science fair project
Hi @jeandavies2912,
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m thrilled to hear that you gave it a try and ended up with a usable bowl-that’s amazing! 😊 Starting something new can be such an adventure, and it’s wonderful to know that the video inspired you to keep going.
If you ever have more projects to share or questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy crafting, and here’s to many more creations!
I literally made a little basket while watching and rewatching this video. You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video.
Congratulations, you win!😂 I’ve spent two days looking for a tutorial that gives clear instructions on how to make this baskets and I found it, thank you!
Thank you! You are a great teacher! I can't wait to try this project. And btw, your art work is Beautiful. Many Blessings❤
Hi thanks for a wonderful tutorial. Can you make any size basket with this technique? I want to make one with the base the size of a large dinner plate for harvesting herbs. Would just need to figure out how to put a handle on it.
Hey Soraya, yes I believe that you could make this any size. Happy crafting! :)
@@Craftiosity Thank you ☺️. You've helped me fulfil a dream x
Just so pretty! Such clear teaching that a total basket-weaving "dummy" like me can follow n I think I can begin to try make one😄
Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much.
Wow that is incredible. I will try this. Thank you.
Such a straightforward tutorial, I can’t wait to try!
Thanks
Wow that is so cooooool!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
KInda Cool! You can also do this with Pine Needles!
Beautiful!!! I started to make one as soon as I finished watching your video!! Thank you very much for your clear instructions and easy following guidelines. I'll send you a picture when I'm done. 😍
Honest teacher
Such an awesome tutorial, thank you!
I’ve been looking for a video like this! Thanks!
Thank for the clearest demonstration
Nice job love the color.
Great tutorial, easy to follow and understand. I'm looking forward to trying this technique.
Thanks
Great tutorial! Best one I’ve seen so far on these types of baskets.
Lovely to follow you and the basket is beautiful 💐
thank you💚 this has been very helpful and easy to follow .. love the colors of the basket too 😊💕💛💚💜
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
I enjoyed this tutorial and wanna try it!
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This was fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's fantasic tutorial! 😁 🎉 Thank you ♥
Thank you soo much, you made it look "doable"..I can do this!!👍
Fantastic! Do you happen to know if dyed raffia is safe for birds?? I'd like to make some cup nests for my finches.
What a lovely idea! We're not sure if the dyed raffia is safe for birds or not we'd recommend you check with the manufacturer. :)
Beautiful 😍
Wow this is awesome!! I can't wait to make some of these for my plant pots, thank you so much!! 💕
Really awesome tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
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thank you
I’m using a 3-4 mm macrame rope for the inside as I couldn’t find that type of raffia and mine looks so much worse 🙈 but it’s still very addictive 😁
It's very satisfying isn't it! :)
@@Craftiosity it really is! :D and a couple of rows in it´s starting to look much better! thank you for a good tutorial!
@@gabriellaberglund3651 wonderful! You're very welcome! :)
Great tutorial!
Thanks Ana! :)
If I wanted to make the same thing but large to hang on the wall. It would be the same concept, just more raffia, correct?
Yes that's right. :)
Great instructions
I know this is an older video, but do you happen to have an estimate for how long this basket would take to make?
It should take no longer than 4 hours. I hope that helps! :)
@@Craftiosity It does indeed! I was thinking about how this might be modified to do a library program event but usually programs are 1 hour long so this would need to be a multi week project
gorgeous! Can't wait to try this
does anyne know what technique this is called? cuz i only know the basic magic circle and blanket stitch one
Gracias.
Mt lindo seu trabalho queria mt encontrar alguém que nos passe o passo a passo completo ate o final todo desenhado de cores certo ou vasos por favor🙏🤗
Happy crafting! 😊
How do you keep the rafia flat?
Hey Alison, when you wind your ‘outer’ raffia around the inner bundle to make the coils, keep the outer piece flat to get a smooth effect. I hope that helps!
Thank you!
I'm very confused at 3:40
When you start to explain going upwards... the stitch doesn't look different to me, but from how you're explaining it I'm assuming there is a change? Help 😂
Can i ues string insted
Obrigada,amei
How many grams are the raffia bundels? 50 gr?
We included 2 hanks of x natural raffia, 1 hank of x pistachio and 1 x hank of lilac from Nutscene. You can find them here: nutscene.com/products/nutscene-raffia?variant=40666803279
Where can I buy some raffia?! I would love to give that a try!
Hi Kati! Garden centres will often stock it, or google 'raffia hank' and you'll find some options in your country (not sure where you are!) :)
Where can you buy the raffer
It depends on the country you're in - I'd google search it for your area. Look for 'raffia' :)
Where you buy it plrase tell me
Hello! We make each month's craft kit as a limited edition kit, so this one has sadly sold out... Sorry!
You can probably get it from craft shops or maybe florists
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Happy crafting! 😊
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How much Raffia did you use to make this?
We used 4 x 90m hanks (in 3 colours), but had some spare leftover. :)
I use a rope instead of the thing you use at the start of making the bowl.
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Hi @RebeccaCincon,
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I’m sorry to hear that the translation made it hard to see or understand the content. Your input is really valuable, and I’ll look into improving the translation or making adjustments to ensure the content is clearer in the future.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment, and I hope you’ll give the video another chance once the improvements are made. 😊
E muito bom se escrever no canal do amigo de trabalho.mais melhor e ser retribuído com o mesmo.
Happy crafting! 😊
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Tutorial is not clear visible or not understand
Wow this is not easy to follow or I'm dumb lol
Oh I'm sorry, if you need any points clarifying, just let me know. We did also provide step by step written photo instructions for our subscribers.
@@Craftiosity no need for sorry its just me , thank you xx