Yarn Coil Vessels/Baskets

Created and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz

Native American Indians

• Original purpose of these coiled circular baskets were to hold leaves and berries.

• Hung from a trumpline around the person’s head or chest to leave the person’s hands free for picking berries.

• Geometric, animal, figure patterns

Styles and Variations

• Diameter• Color • Height

• Lids• Handles• Embellishments

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Determining the width of your base

The Materials

• Jute Cord• Yarn or found

strips (shoe laces, ripped rags, ripped clothing, raffia)

• Plastic sewing needle

The Technique

• Wrap• Curl• Figure ‘8’ Stitch• Create the spiral base• Start your increases (walls)• Color Scheme