Best Free Basket Weaving Pattern and Projects

Ah, basket weaving!  So many free basket patterns; so little time!

We have gathered the best free basket weaving patterns with videos, tutorials, and directions, including the basics of how to make a basket.  

We are sure you’ll find the list full of unique and traditional baskets you’d like to try your hand at!

There are countless materials, both natural and synthetic, that can be woven into baskets of varying designs and sizes. 

Unique and Modern Baskets

Included here are some very modern, fun and unique baskets, for example the one made from old garden hoses (yes, you read that right!). 

Just grab an old garden hose or two, some zip ties, and paint, and you’ll have the most amazing basket for indoors or outside. It looks great as a planter!

Another quick and fun modern project is to make an attractive flower vase using antique blue mason jars and simple weaving materials. 

You have to check this one out.  They would be fantastic as centerpieces at a large gathering.

If you enjoy coiling, one of the basket making techniques used by Native Americans, you’ll love the coiled raffia baskets and bowls!  

The tutorial below shows two different weaving processes for this; there are instructions for using random or more uniform stitches that both create beautiful finishes. 

Minimum materials make this a transportable craft for those of us who love to take our crafting on the go.

We also found a unique coiled basket using yarn and dyed cotton clothesline!

Another unique basket weaving tutorial describes a simple and easy way to create a basket by weaving around a cardboard frame. 

By using different shaped frames from your cardboard, you can make very interesting shapes, like hexagons, triangles, octagons and many more. It’s also easy to change the size of these baskets depending on the frame you construct with your cardboard.

Traditional and Useful Baskets

Perhaps you are looking for something more traditional?  We’ve also found lovely and more traditional basketry patterns that are so very beautiful and useful as well.

There is a free pattern for a backpack, sometimes called a trapper’s pack or adirondack pack.  You complete this in three parts; the feet, basket and straps. 

If you are into woodworking, basketry and sewing, this is perfect for you.

Check out the many free patterns for totes and bags with handles or straps.  So beautiful and you will find many great uses for them.  We even have a woven beach tote!

There are also free patterns for traditional baskets that you can put to use or incorporate into your home decor.  There is a cute acorn-shaped basket, complete with a cap that would look lovely displayed in your home.  

We also have free basket weaving patterns for napkin holders, along with baskets for greeting cards incorporating colorful green and red reeds.

You’ll find traditional baskets with and without handles, some for carrying bulky items and others that could hold magazines, fruit, or just about anything!

If you’d like to learn more about basket weaving in general, we have a page devoted just to that as well!

With all of these free basket making patterns and general basket weaving information, you will surely be motivated to weave something special of your own!

Enjoy!