Optimized Cape Cod Blueberry Basket Kit Review

Looked nice and easy but the instructions were a nightmare. They didn't have enough detail to do a decent job and were a lot smaller than they should have been. I followed the directions as best I could and to finish this I had to ask my mother-in-law, who regularly makes baskets, for help. Very disappointed with this kit.

For a beginner this was a good starter project. The color doesn't match the picture in the listing, it's a little misleading. Overall, I'm happy with the result, even if it's fuzzy and shaky. The instruction was complicated and not very clear for a person with no experience. I watched a few YouTube videos that helped. I have learned from others more experienced than myself that some of the instructions are completely wrong. Never soak the reed for more than a few minutes, it says 20 minutes…

Average basket maker with years of experience. According to the instructions, this project is an endless fabric. The top row will NOT be flat. Wants 12 lines. 8 max. This requires the spokes to be 4 inches shorter. Also, as always, skip the soaking for at least 20 minutes. Just dip the reeds to keep them wet. 5 minutes will give you raw sticks. 20 is probably mush. I would add a 15th needle instead of dividing a corner by 2. 1/4 does not hold up well in weaving. I would also advise doing a…