Calliope Basket Kit (Makes 2)

Instructions Weren't Great, but Item Turned Out Alright

The kit was touted as being good for beginners, but the instructions definitely made it seem like it presumed you knew basket weaving. The instructions were more focused on getting the color pattern, and didn't have much on how to actually weave the basket. The video was not much better, parts of it the basket is partially out of view and she sort of rushes through the beginnings. I ended just figuring it out due to having crocheted before and thinking it through that way. The end product turned out okay, but I had to look up stuff online about how to make the basket sit correctly if it was warped. I will say there was a lot of materials given, I did not feel like I was going to run out. The snippers and needle were good quality.

Great starter project

I’ve been wanting to do basket weaving for a long time but some of the designs looked more complicated that I thought I could tackle as a beginner. The Calliope baskets were perfect for me. Since you’re not copying a pattern just learning to do a basic weave it was great. I finished my first basket and already started on my second. The only thing I would have done different was before starting the first basket I should have done a practice weave. I think it would have helped me get a feel for the raffia and the tightness of my weave but I’m ready to tackle something more complicated now.

Love everything!