Is the terminology of basket weaving… suggestive? Yes, it sure is. Obscene? Depends on your perspective.

Whether the words make you giggle or blush or roll your eyes, this zine provides a thorough and quite thorough introduction to willow basket weaving so you’ll learn exactly how to identify a thick rod compared to a slender weaver, and you’ll learn how to use them.

For absolute beginners: You will learn how to weave a small basket using willow you’ll gather from around where you live. You’ll learn about where willow grows, when to cut it, and how to gather it with care so you don’t harm the stand. Then you’ll learn how to make a small oblong basket, guided by clear instructions and full-colour photos. No experience required. Just willow, your hands, and your growing familiarity with the nature around you and a craft that’s been passed from person to person for thousands of years.