Materials:

• 1/2" Flat (spokes and rims)
• 1/4" Flat (weavers)
• #2 Round reed (twining, variation)
• #1 or #2 seagrass (twining and rim, variation)
• 1/4" Flat/Oval (lashing and weavers, variation)
• 1/2" Flat/Oval (outer rim, variation)

6" x 10 1/2"

Cut: 

        Eleven 16" spokes out of 1/2" Flat reed 

        Seven 20" spokes out of 1/2" Flat reed

Mark spokes on rough side on center.  Lay out seven 20" spokes horizontally spanning 6", aligning the center marks.

Over-under weave the 16" spokes vertically starting at the center marks of the horizontal spokes, weaving under the center spoke.

True base to 6 x 10 1/2" and twine one row around base.  Upset stakes.

Rows 1-5:

1/4" Flat plain

Rows 6-8:

1/4" Flat dyed

Rows 9-11:

1/4" Flat plain

Cut and tuck spokes and form rim with 1/2" Flat inside and out.  Line with Seagrass and lash with 1/4" Flat.

Form rim with 1/2" Flat/Oval outside, seagrass, 1/2" Flat inner rim, and 1/4" Flat/Oval lashing.

Prepare base and twine as above.

Rows 1-5:

1/4" Flat/Oval

Rows 6-8:

Twine 3 rows of #3 Round reed paired with #1 or #2 Seagrass

Rows 9-11:

1/4" Flat/Oval

 

Three Cheese Ball

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces shredded blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Leave cheese at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.  Place all ingredients except nuts in a mixing bowl.  Whip with mixer until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.  Shape into a ball and roll in chopped nuts.  Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate until completely chilled.

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