Hi, I’m Cre! Coiled baskets are one of my favorite things to make, and I’ve filmed a lot of free tutorials over the years. I pulled together 13 of the best ones for beginners, starting with the easiest. Each one has the full video right here, so you can follow along step by step.
Brand new to coiling? Start with my step-by-step guide to making your first coil basket, then come back and pick your next project from this list.
What you need for most of these baskets
- Filler cord. I use 3/8-inch cotton filler cord in almost every video. Shop filler cord.
- Something to wrap with: braided cord, yarn or t-shirt yarn. Browse my yarns and cords.
- A darning needle with a big eye. Darning needle set.
- Scissors, and a clip to hold your work if you have one.
Want everything in one box?
My beginner coiled basket kits come with the fiber, filler cord, needle and a video tutorial, so you can skip the shopping and start today.
1. Mini Coiled Basket for Beginners
This is the one I recommend to anyone who has never coiled before. A mini basket is small enough to finish in one sitting, so you learn the whole process (starting, building the base, shaping the sides and finishing) without a big time commitment.
Video: about 14 minutes. Get the supplies: Mini Coiled Basket Kit.
2. How to Make a Coiled Basket with Yarn
Once you’ve made a mini basket, a full-size yarn basket is the perfect next step. Yarn is soft and easy to wrap, and you can play with color as you go.
Video: about 22 minutes. Get the supplies: Yarn Coiled Basket Kit.
3. How to Make a Coiled Basket with T-Shirt Yarn
T-shirt yarn is thick and stretchy, so it covers the filler cord quickly and the basket grows fast. It’s one of my most popular tutorials and a great choice for beginners.
Video: about 20 minutes. Get the supplies: T-Shirt Yarn Coiled Basket Kit or the Tie Dye T-Shirt Yarn Kit.
4. DIY Coiled Basket for Beginners
Another yarn basket, start to finish. In this one I take my time and explain each step, so it’s a good one to watch if you want to see the whole process slowly.
Video: about 27 minutes. Get the supplies: Basket weaving kits.
Ready to try a base?
Starting with a base gives your basket a pretty bottom and makes the first rounds easier. I carry ceramic bases and lots of fun shaped bases.
5. How to Make a Coiled Basket with a Ceramic Base
A ceramic base takes care of the trickiest part, the very first round, because you stitch straight through the holes in the base. This video takes you from start to finish.
Video: about 22 minutes. Get the supplies: Ceramic bases.
6. Coiling with a Ceramic Base: A New Method
A quick trick I love for connecting the first and second rounds when you’re working with a ceramic base. Watch this one before you start your next base basket.
Video: about 7 minutes. Get the supplies: Ceramic bases and filler cord.
7. How to Coil a Basket Using a Ceramic Base
Here I coil a basket on a ceramic base using braided cord. It’s a nice, relaxed project if you’ve already tried the method above.
Video: about 14 minutes. Get the supplies: Ceramic bases and a darning needle.
8. Coiled Basket with a Curved Ceramic Base
A curved base gives your basket a soft, rounded shape from the very start. In this one I paired braided cord with a floral organza ribbon for a pretty, textured look.
Video: about 19 minutes. Get the supplies: Basket bases.
9. How to Start a Coiled Basket with a Metal Base
A metal base is another easy way to start. This short video shows how to get your first rounds attached securely.
Video: about 7 minutes. Get the supplies: Filler cord.
10. How to Coil a Basket with Beaded Yarn
Beaded yarn adds a little sparkle and texture to every round. This is a fun project once you’re comfortable with the basic stitch.
Video: about 24 minutes. Get the supplies: Yarns and fibers.
11. How to Make a Coiled Vase
Coiling isn’t just for baskets! Here I use flax cord and yarn to coil a tall vase. Once you know how to build up the sides, you can make all kinds of shapes.
Video: about 16 minutes. Get the supplies: Yarns and fibers.
12. Coiled Cauldron Basket for Halloween
A spooky little cauldron basket made with 3mm and 5mm braided cord, filler cord and metal rings for the rim and handles. Perfect for candy or Halloween decor.
Video: about 25 minutes. More Halloween ideas: Halloween bases.
13. Coiled Basket with a Minecraft Creeper Face
A fun one to make with kids! The Creeper face is built right into the coils. It’s my longest tutorial, so save it for a slow afternoon.
Video: about 36 minutes. Get the supplies: Basket weaving kits.
Keep going
Which basket are you making first? If you’re just getting started, my beginner coil basket guide walks through every step with photos. For more ideas, check out 5 ceramic and wooden bases to elevate your coiled baskets and 12 ways to make money with coiled baskets.
Start your next basket today
Pick a beginner coiled basket kit in yarn, t-shirt yarn, raffia or jute. Every kit includes a video tutorial.
