Calliope Basket Kit (Makes 2)
Natural raffia coils beautifully, transitioning organically from one color to another, creating a lightweight unique basket. Learn this wonderful basic basketweaving technique, while not worrying too much about counting or exactness. GREAT BEGINNER BASKET WEAVING KIT! Shape your basket however is desired from flat to a curved container. There are so many ways to play with using two colors in your basketry--this free-hand way is a great way to start!
Kit includes enough to make 2 baskets:
:: 4 - 50 g bundles of Madagascar Raffia, 2 in each of 2 Colors
:: Sharp Darning Needle
:: Clippers
:: Muslin Bag
:: Calliope Basket Pattern and Video
Basket measures 7.5" by 2" as shown but this can be variable depending on your desired size and shape. The last one I made was 6" by 1".
If you're looking for just the pattern, you can find it HERE. Do you want to purchase the raffia on its own, look HERE.
Shipping & Returns
Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Skeins of yarn must not be opened. It must also be in the original packaging.
Non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products such as patterns
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Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. Refund amount will be less the shipping charge required to return the item, if applicable.
Exchanges
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at hello@flaxandtwine.com and send your item to: 3321 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return.
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To return your product, you should mail your product to: 3321 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
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At Flax & Twine, we love adding the little element that takes projects from ho-hum to WOW. Using natural fibers in unusual ways help inexperienced makers and long-time creators both succeed in crafting something new and beautiful. We are passionate about people who love to create!
I need the video to make this basket. I went through Vimeo, downloaded the app and started a free trial. I then had a family emergency and couldn’t download the the video. Less than a week later I received a bill for $300 from Vimeo. Is there any other way to view the video? Otherwise I will have to return my product
Oh no! We are so sorry you are dealing with this! The viewing platform via Vimeo is absolutely FREE. You DO NOT need to join vimeo to view any of our videos. To access the video, you just type the full link on your pattern into your browser on either your phone, ipad or computer. First, we will send you a direct link to the video immediately (no payment, joining or creating a profile is necessary). Second, please let us know if you've resolved this charge with vimeo. We will get involved to resolve that error with them from our side. You can reach us at hello (at) flaxandtwine (dot) com.
Warmly,
Flax & Twine
Love everything!
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.
This was part of my daughter’s Christmas gift. She said she liked everything, but hasn’t started the project yet.
The video is hard to follow because you are showing it with black twine. Use a lighter color as I cannot follow in that dark color