How to make a simple willow basket.

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Episode two of Ramblers Fare sees Vince Learoyd making a simple basket from the branches of a weeping willow. There are many forms of basket weaving but this easy and concise technique is a good introduction for anyone wanting to give weaving a try.

Komentáře • 76

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone2151 Před 18 dny

    Thank you for the clear instruction. The camera angle was perfect.

  • @eananrahy4725
    @eananrahy4725 Před 6 lety +11

    wow, this is actually a really nice tutorial. usually i get a little confused or lost but this was really intuitive to follow, thank you

  • @lindaliriel
    @lindaliriel Před 2 lety +13

    Near my house there is a really bad infestation of an alien species: virginia creeper. While trying to remove as much as I could from my garden, I have found it to be very pliable and woody. I attempted to make a wreath and it was easily done. Hopefully it will be possible to use it in a similar way as willow, so that uprooting/removing will be akin to harvesting and the plant will have a second life, better suited for the environment. Fingers crossed!

    • @ramblersfare4031
      @ramblersfare4031  Před rokem +3

      good luck with your project and let me know how it turns out.

    • @ralsharp6013
      @ralsharp6013 Před rokem +1

      👌 awesome

    • @sentientcharcoal6450
      @sentientcharcoal6450 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I've experimented with a Virginia Creeper this year after uprooting mountains of it from a relative's yard where it had invaded. I've had success doing wreaths and a sort of sculptural basket in the "random weave" style, which I find is a style more amenable than traditional weaving styles to varying thicknesses and pliability levels. If I'm not weaving it the very same day I've pulled it, I let it soak in water for at least a night before weaving, ideally somewhere where mosquitos won't breed in the water. Good luck!

    • @sentientcharcoal6450
      @sentientcharcoal6450 Před 3 měsíci

      I've experimented with a Virginia Creeper this year after uprooting mountains of it from a relative's yard where it had invaded. I've had success doing wreaths and a sort of sculptural basket in the "random weave" style, which I find is a style more amenable than traditional weaving styles to varying thicknesses and pliability levels. If I'm not weaving it the very same day I've pulled it, I let it soak in water for at least a night before weaving, ideally somewhere where mosquitos won't breed in the water. Good luck!

  • @organicgardenmamavictoriab2768

    Baskets are so pretty.

  • @birdflea876
    @birdflea876 Před 4 lety +2

    i have a willow tree in my backyard so I'm glad this tutorial is a thing.

    • @vincentlearoyd4882
      @vincentlearoyd4882 Před 4 lety +1

      High Flying Wren I wish you luck with your first attempt at making a basket. At least you will have a good resource nearby

    • @birdflea876
      @birdflea876 Před 4 lety

      @@vincentlearoyd4882 thank you! :)

  • @jokebijsterbosch5996
    @jokebijsterbosch5996 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks so much Vince, its great to follow your simple instructions, i created a nice little basket, thanks...up for a bigger one👍👋

  • @ralsharp6013
    @ralsharp6013 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful little basket thank you

  • @rypo4097
    @rypo4097 Před 3 lety +2

    Lovely and helpful! Just beginning! Blessings!

  • @dustersinternational221
    @dustersinternational221 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you ~ I could not hear very well due to the sound being very low, (though much better than too loud background music) ~ your easy step by step video is great to watch with clear instructions means I am able to recognise what you are doing (easy to forget when not making everyday)

    • @vincentlearoyd4882
      @vincentlearoyd4882 Před 4 lety +1

      Dusters International Thanks so much for your comment. Apologies for the sound quality but I wasn’t aware of the issue when I filmed it.

    • @dustersinternational221
      @dustersinternational221 Před 4 lety +1

      @@vincentlearoyd4882 :-) at least you can record a video (mine are so bad I have to warn people!!) though I realise I often put my finger over the speaker, or turn my camera around, lol!) going to go out and cut a bit of willow soon

    • @vincentlearoyd4882
      @vincentlearoyd4882 Před 4 lety

      Dusters International Ha ha! Thanks again, I shall have a look at your stuff. We are all novices on here so you are not alone

  • @celestee.garcia2571
    @celestee.garcia2571 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing

  • @marizapaula8310
    @marizapaula8310 Před měsícem

    Obrigado por ensinar , sempre é bom aprender. 🇧🇷

  • @liviawong6928
    @liviawong6928 Před 3 lety +3

    Willow trees grow all over the place herein California so, this is absolutely useful.

  • @rachnamathur3395
    @rachnamathur3395 Před 4 měsíci

    Can’t wait to try this !

  • @justicebixel5260
    @justicebixel5260 Před 4 lety +4

    I cant wait to begin this trade. I hope to make a bunch of baskets for a new ETSY Store that I want to open

  • @organicgardenmamavictoriab2768

    I can't wait to try making a basket but I have to go find a willow tree in NYC .

  • @rileystar2245
    @rileystar2245 Před 3 lety +5

    I feel the directions could be clearer as to what thickness/length of branches you need to have for this, but other then that I really liked this. My first attempt is a bit wonky and somewhat fragile, but for my first time ever making a basket it went really well, and the directions were really easy to follow.

  • @chicksgrowtoo
    @chicksgrowtoo Před rokem +2

    I have two weeping willows on my farm. I wish I would have seen this during COVID, I would have been a millionaire by now, (making baskets.) 😂 When is the best time to cut off the branches? I see they didn’t have leaves, but couldn’t figure out if it was spring or fall? Thanks for the video!

    • @ramblersfare4031
      @ramblersfare4031  Před rokem +1

      Hi and thank you for your feedback. I collected the branches during November here in England as I had just started making these videos and as it was sparse for plant walks I made a basket instead. I’m not entirely sure when the best time to collect would be as l am not and expert on basket making and I’m sure there are some people better qualified to answer that but I did find them easily pliable and without foliage, easier to prepare. Good luck with your own creative work and let me know how you get on. kind regards, Vincent.

  • @annatoullie4914
    @annatoullie4914 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks so much for this!

  • @sailman9454
    @sailman9454 Před 2 lety +2

    If you use two weavers the number of spokes dont matter. And it looks better.

    • @benn7639
      @benn7639 Před rokem

      Can you explain what you mean by two weavers?

  • @jsa-z1722
    @jsa-z1722 Před 3 lety +2

    A really good, easy to follow tutorial, thank you.
    ( the music was a bit repetitive though)

  • @Echosinfireify
    @Echosinfireify Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @jsmith3980
    @jsmith3980 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for posting.

  • @towerbridge04
    @towerbridge04 Před 2 měsíci

    This is a wonderful tutorial, really nicely explained.
    Vince, did you grow up in Thornaby Gardens? I lived at number 71 and went to Raynham School with Wesley. Seem to remember a group called the Gutterats but not sure if you was associated with them. I sometimes popped into your home. Your dad, Leo, was really cool.
    My mum, Pat, said you was once a park ranger at Pymmes Park.

  • @paxtian9944
    @paxtian9944 Před rokem +1

    😊

  • @matematicaespirituyarte1740

    Gracias.

  • @theiceislandd6486
    @theiceislandd6486 Před 4 lety +1

    And there you just got a subscriber from me

  • @lindalaunius6081
    @lindalaunius6081 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for your tutorial

  • @xoxjaydenkayxox1563
    @xoxjaydenkayxox1563 Před 3 lety +1

    This is cool. I will definitely be making this

  • @artandcraft5231
    @artandcraft5231 Před 4 lety +1

    Lovely

  • @general5104
    @general5104 Před 6 lety +28

    Very nice video, but my sound was turned up wide open and I could barely hear you. Thanks though.

  • @CallicarpaCrafts
    @CallicarpaCrafts Před 3 měsíci

    Making this rn with tiny green willow twigs

  • @ludouglas1
    @ludouglas1 Před 3 lety +1

    why didn't you insert each of the spokes at the end into the rim as just doing it to one isn't a secure enough basket

  • @jandon64
    @jandon64 Před 4 lety +2

    i have an abundance of grape vines and bittersweet whips. Would these be a good substitute for the willow? Thanks D

  • @lailamckinney9810
    @lailamckinney9810 Před 5 lety +1

    that was cool

  • @vilderavarer2147
    @vilderavarer2147 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool video! What time of year is best to collect the branches?

  • @loadapish
    @loadapish Před 4 lety +1

    I dunno what i collected today but im beginning to think it wasnt willow. Im so confused. Can you help me identify i send u pics somehow? I think it is white willow but looked different from what u got

  • @Violasax
    @Violasax Před 7 lety +3

    Apart from the obvious (no leaves to strip) is there a particular reason for selecting winter/early spring branches? Are they more pliable?

    • @vincentlearoyd4882
      @vincentlearoyd4882 Před 7 lety +1

      Violasax The reason I done this video was because I was trying to find some bulbs to film for the next episode and drew a blank so decided to do some weaving instead as I was out that day and saw a weeping willow. I know it's not the answer you were seeking but it's what really happened. There are probably some more in depth videos on here that could answer your question. Let me know how you get on. Many thanks.

    • @asuka813
      @asuka813 Před 6 lety +1

      Violasax The sap flows in the spring.

  • @trailcattoffee
    @trailcattoffee Před rokem

    Wish he explained the way to secure the beginnings and ends of the twine pieces.

    • @ramblersfare4031
      @ramblersfare4031  Před rokem

      apologies if the video wasn’t very clear but I have seen some that may be of better use. thanks for your comment.

  • @parvanehpazandeh4048
    @parvanehpazandeh4048 Před 4 lety +1

    😍😍😍🙇🙇🙇

  • @laurendolding849
    @laurendolding849 Před 4 lety +1

    could you try this with hazel or would it be too stiff?

  • @user-ng6ik2yu9z
    @user-ng6ik2yu9z Před rokem

    Гнездо, но познавательно

  • @veronicacorwin8585
    @veronicacorwin8585 Před 4 lety +1

    I cant find a tutorial on how to make a hat with willow branches😫

  • @eveannekelly6832
    @eveannekelly6832 Před 6 lety +2

    can I harvest the willow in July or August?

    • @ramblersfare4031
      @ramblersfare4031  Před 6 lety +1

      I collected the willow branches in winter as there weren’t any leaves on them but I’m sure as long as they are not brittle they should be fine

  • @edixasanchezpacheco3692
    @edixasanchezpacheco3692 Před 4 lety +1

    0:24 it looks like someone is having a bad hair day 😂.. it looks like a face is within

  • @tehanu3
    @tehanu3 Před 3 lety

    How about the bushes?

  • @dorothymccarthy4376
    @dorothymccarthy4376 Před 2 lety

    Good video but think the music wasn't needed. It was difficult to hear the dialogue due to the music. No music next time, please!

    • @ramblersfare4031
      @ramblersfare4031  Před rokem

      Apologies about the music, I wasn’t aware of the levels once it had uploaded but I hope you can ignore it and hopefully let the visuals override the annoyance. Thank for the feedback.

  • @JC-hv6gq
    @JC-hv6gq Před rokem

    Be a whole lot cooler if he used decent microphone

  • @GhettoRanger01
    @GhettoRanger01 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like shit, don't quit your day job.

  • @samseerp4397
    @samseerp4397 Před 3 lety

    Sorry bro, very bad