Usually I need many baskets to carry around to go to the grocery store. Because there were no cans, or cardboard boxes. We needed the baskets for many reasons.And when I  say many things I mean many things because I carry many things around in my baskets.And when I start my hard work I start by cutting down young trees. Willow trees,ash,and hickory worked for me as well.They were light and strong. Then I cut them into splints or long strips. Next to make the trees bendable I soak them in water. Once they are soft I flatten them with a mallet. The next one they have to be careful with,because they get a large knife to separate the layers of wood.Then I flatten the wood again.Then I wove the bottom of the basket.To form the sides I turn the spokes or strips of wood. Next I put the strips under and over the spokes. then you make the rim and handle.There are many different types of baskets I can make. depending on the basket I make I can change the tightness.