Coiled Pine Needle Basketry Stitch List: A Step-by-Step Guide to 24 Common Stitches

This Stitch List of step-by-step instructions with meticulously detailed illustrations covers 24 of the basic stitches commonly used in pine needle basketry today. The list is further expanded from the basics to include more complex stitches, and some of the combinations that can create intricate patterns in pine needle works. Each stitch gets a two-page, full-color spread so that all the information about that stitch is visible at once. This compilation of coiled pine needle basketry stitches is an ideal resource and essential reference for beginners, seasoned coilers, and teachers as well. Part 1: Overview includes a visual stitch list, information about tools and materials, and general tips & techniques Part 2: Getting Started explores a number of ways to begin a pine needle basket, demonstrating a variety of “starts” Part 3: Stitches is all about each of the 24 stitches covered Part 4: Resources includes a list of suppliers, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography rich with further reference material and online links