It took me seven years to complete my first coiled basket, started in a class. I made a second for a gift, which has been given, so can now be shared. This one was completed over a period of just a couple of months. I like doing this on road trips – not actually while a passenger, but at hotels. No separate pieces to track; just don’t lose the needle!

I did a much better job this time ending the basket, tapering the rope core down to the previous row (visible at about 2 o’clock on the first picture). I like the shape too. I will figure out the yarn I want to use for the next basket, and get it started so I’m ready for my next road trip. This yarn did all the work of the pretty colors; maybe I’ll try using multiple yarns on the next basket.