My husband came home with a small load of fresh willow branches. The thinnest branches are flexible enough to tie in a simple knot. I'm not good at basketweaving yet, but I know enough to get started, and I've been experimenting as I go. I started making a bike basket, and got it two-thirds done. It is really three basket weavings, front, back, and sides/bottom, which I am joining together.
Twining--weaving with two strands which are twisted between each spoke--is working well. Braiding three twigs produces a fairly strong strand.
Some branches may end up in a homemade broom. I think I may try bending and drying a couple of handbag handles.
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