A little jute string weaving project (pot/basket)

[Monikieman]

Hi folks.

Not sure if this link has been posted before but a nice bushy type fireside activity.

http://www.hedgehogleatherworks.com/How-To-Make-Cordage-Baskets-Wilderness-Survival-s/55.htm

I have an over-abundance of jute string so when the video called for jute string my eyes lit up

It's my first attempt and the egg is for scale. I finished it off with a nice needle I got recently.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Clouston98]

I love it mate! What a brilliant idea! Great work!

 

[WoodsmanJim]

What a great little project, very useful item too I'd imagine. Top stuff.

Jim

 

[Toddy]

Tidy and good practice of a useful skill too

I got so bored once that I made a basket out of linen thread. I jest you not. Fiona picked it up, looked at it, looked at me and said, "I do not believe you did that ! ". I only did it once then she nicked it for display :/

Jute string is good stuff to play around with. Nets, small baskets like that (try using it to ply around strips of birch bark or big grass leaves to make berry baskets), knotted slings, fingerwoven tumplines, etc., Tony (Asemery) has loads of tutorials on things like string collecting bags and the like too.

Needles like those are just brilliant tools

atb,
M

 

[Macaroon]

I've never been satisfied with the numerous bags and containers I've used to house my woodgas stove/brew kit, but you've just lit my fire with this post! Something like a large version of what you've made, with a lid to fit on a string hinge? Perfect for the job! shock absorbent to some extent,
noise damping, lightweight and cleanable.................

If my hands ever heal up from my recent surgery I'll be learning this one............Great stuff!

 

[Harvestman]

I have lots of jute string. This has to be worth a try! Nice work.

 

[sandbender]

That is brilliant, not enough of this kind of thing on here these days.

 

[Monikieman]

Thanks for all the comments folks.

Once you get started it's quite easy. The tutorial is nice and clear.

I think if it was going to be bigger for the woodgas stove I'd maybe add more cords at the base and make 20 or 24 (2 bunches of 5 or 6) and that would keep the weave a bit tighter around the sides once they are heading upwards.

Thanks again.

 

[shack]

Oh I like that, All I need a big needle and some time. Thanks for posting.

 

[ozzy1977]

Cracking job and a great idea

 

[Big Stu 12]

I like that, and its easy to soure materials as well .. good one will have to ahve a go at one of them thank you

 

[Monikieman]

Oh I like that, All I need a big needle and some time. Thanks for posting.

A crochet hook would do for finishing off. Just push through and pull the cord back for the top wrap.

Time! Can't help with that one

 

[thejollyroger]

I really like that! I might have to have a go when I get a chance. Thanks for the inspiration.