Ceci Bean came up with the most charming way to make a DIY woven rope basket.
She wrapped it entirely in sisal rope and yarn. Simple!
What I really love is how she added colorful yarn at the top for a fun little pop that personalizes it.
It’s such a clever way to make a natural-looking storage piece you’d actually want to display.
Ceci was inspired by a basket she saw at Target, but made hers for a fraction of the price.
She even recommends starting the rope at the bottom center and working your way up to get the cleanest look.
This would be perfect for toys, blankets, or even hiding an ugly planter.
Visit Ceci’s tutorial as she walks you through every step, complete with photos and helpful tips all right here!
What DIY’ers Are Saying
Alternative Material: Fabric Strips
One great suggestion was to use fabric strips instead of yarn—especially for quilters who already have fabric scraps on hand.
Repurposing the Design: DIY Rug
Another creative twist was to keep the design flat and turn it into a DIY rug instead of a basket, which could work well using stronger stitching materials like fishermen’s line.
Clever Tool Usage: Hair Clip as a Holder
And finally, multiple people admired Ceci’s genius use of a simple hair clip to hold things in place—calling it a total “MacGyver” move!