
10 EASY Videos to Weave the Adirondack Backpack
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The Large Adirondack Backpack was on my weaving bucket list for YEARS. It was one of those I'd LOVE to do this but I knew I couldn't get it right. That was until I ran into Janet Greenhoe on a basket tour.
Janet told me, "Jill, if you will take me salmon fishing, I will show you the way of backpacks". Well, since I lived in Talkeetna, AK at the time all I needed was an excuse to go fishing. It was a glorious day and we limited out our catch of silver salmon. I was the one to score big time however as Janet presented me with a hand woven backpack. The biggest gift however was the pattern on how to weave the backpack.
Since then I've woven a LOT of backpacks and taught a LOT of students how to do so too. The secret to weaving an Adirondack backpack is in the tape measure.
We break down the process in these 18 EASY VIDEOS so that your next backpack is super easy to weave up.
We've located them all on our YOUTUBE channel on a playlist for ease in accessing any problem area that you may need help with.
You can access it by CLICKING HERE.
Here's just a preview of one video:
There you have it! A beautiful, hand crafted, backpack that you'll have to use for forages into the forest and display at the cabin when not in use.
CLICK HERE: Large Adirondack Backpack KIT
CLICK HERE: Med Adirondack Backpack KIT
7 comments
Hi,
These videos are fantastic! thank you for sharing them!
I wanted to ask if you made your straps or purchased them, if so from where? And how did you attach them?
Thank you!
Hi Jill,
Is possible to buy a kit and instructions without the straps? I have some vintage military webbing and hardware that I would like to use instead of the options you provide.
Thanks!
peter
Hello! When will the medium backpack kits be back in stock? I would wish to order two kits – one with fish harness and the other with groovy flowers! Thank you.
Hi Staci:
You asked how much material is required to weave the Adirondack Backpack. There are 13 different types of reed included in the Adirondack Backpack kit to make the basket. So, I’m not sure how to answer your question. I you haven’t wove a basket in a while I would encourage you to purchase the kit and watch the video. With the accompanying pattern directions you should do fine weaving up my version of the Adirondack Backpack.
Here’s the links in case you’re interested:
Med Backpack: https://www.jchoatebasketry.com/products/copy-of-adirondack-medium-backpack-pattern
Large Backpack: https://www.jchoatebasketry.com/products/backpack-adirondack-large
This tutorial has me very excited to revisit the basket making I did about 20 years ago when I was a girl scout! Thank you for sharing! One question I have is regarding the materials. Since I am very new to basket making, approximately how much material do you need to complete this basket? Thank you!