Adirondack Style Back Pack Stakes 3/4 inch flat 9 @ 46 inches 6 @ 50 inches Weavers 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 inch flat or an assortment will all work 5/8 or 3/4 inch Flat Oval for Rim 1/4 flat oval for rim lashing Pattern by Kathy Couture	1   Lay out Base Square to 7" x 11"	2   Start at front Weave first row flat except for back
3 Turn base to start second row on back	4   Keep back corners tight	5   Pack weavers down tightly as you weave
6   Let your weave get a little wider each time around at the 2 front corners only and making sure both corners are the same	7   Make sure to keep the back 2 corners square (crease with your fingers if necessary)	8   The back of your basket should be straight The front of your basket should 'belly' out
9   Keep your basket damp and use your hands to shape the front of your basket	10 Using different sized flat reed weavers gives the basket a pattern/variation	11 The wider your spaces at the front corners, the more your front will 'belly' out
12   Weave to a height of 16 or 17 inches, cut and tuck stakes	13   Apply a bushel basket handle and a rim of flat oval Use rim filler and double lash   Back Pack Harness/Straps Maybe Purchased at: kmcbaskets.com basketsofjoy.com (search 'harness') adirondackpackbaskets.com	14   Measure the Bottom width, cut 2 'skids' to hold Basket Harness