Willow Basketry: A How-To Guide: Volume 1 (Weaving & Basketry Series) Paperback – 16 Jan. 2016

Unlike many "How To" books, this one does not assume anything. It is well written and explains everything the beginner needs to know about basketry. It covers the different types of willow available and its preparation, the tools used, and of course, how to make baskets. The book is made even easier to understand by the excellent accompanying photographs and leaves nothing to guesswork. The author is obviously a very experienced basket maker and has the skill to impart this knowledge in this book. I would recommend this book as a "must" to all beginners, and as a reference work to the more experienced person. All in all, an excellent book and well worth the money.

Throw away all of your other books on basketry, this is the only one you will need. Complete beginners will quickly learn how to make beautiful baskets as the book has very clear, step by step images which are very easy to follow. As you progress through the book you are introduced to new basketry techniques, sometimes expanding on previously learned skills, and sometimes learning new ones. If you are hesitating on buying this book - don't, it is brilliant.

Good instruction. Easy to understand

I did a day course with Jonathan 18 months ago. This book is an excellent follow up to remind me of techniques learned then and to develop further skills. It is written in a pleasantly chatty style but with an acute understanding of the problems the beginner encounters. My own bugbear has been borders and the explanations in this book are clear and accompanied with very good photos. I really like that this is a working book, not just a coffee table book of gorgeous but unattainable projects.

Well thought out, packed with easy, concise and informative chapters. No colour pictures, but it doesn’t matter as it’s full of photos. If you have never made a basket before, you could from reading this book. I have quite a few books on the subject but turn to this one the most. So, splendid for a complete beginner but also lots here for improvers and experts alike. I thoroughly endorse this book.

Great. A lot of very helpful photos and simple straightforward instructions. Really well thought through publication.

Looks quite a good guide to basket making although I have not as yet attempted to make anything

I've only had this a week or so but already made two of the baskets, and am a complete beginner. The instructions are very clear, very straightforward, and even though I had no idea what I was doing, I realised I could trust this writer to steer me right. All you can ask of a how-to book. I found this a great starting point and am so glad I got this particular book.