Introduction:

Garden hoses can accumulate over the years, and instead of throwing them away, you can give them a second life by creating beautiful and functional baskets. Not only are these baskets practical for gardening purposes, but they also make quirky decorative pieces too.

In this article, we will explore three different ways to make a basket from a garden hose. So grab your old garden hoses and let’s get crafting!

Method 1: Woven Basket

Materials:

– An old garden hose

– Zip ties or wire

– Scissors

Instructions:

1. Start by cutting the garden hose into equal lengths (about 3 feet each) depending on the desired size of your basket.

2. Lay out the hose pieces vertically side by side.

3. Weave another hose piece horizontally through the vertical ones.

4. Continue weaving more horizontal hose pieces until you achieve the desired height for your basket.

5. Use zip ties or wire to secure any loose ends and to hold the woven structure together.

6. Fold the ends of the vertical hoses inward and secure them with zip ties or wire to create a stable base for your basket.

7. Trim off any excess material, and your woven garden hose basket is complete!

Method 2: Coiled Basket

Materials:

– An old garden hose

– A hot glue gun or strong adhesive

– Scissors

Instructions:

1. Begin by coiling the garden hose in a spiral pattern, starting from the center of the base.

2. As you coil the hose, use a hot glue gun or strong adhesive to secure each layer together.

3. Continue coiling and gluing until you achieve the desired height for your basket.

4. Cut off any excess material at the top coil.

5. To create handles for your basket, simply cut two small slits on opposite sides of the top coil and loop the hose back through the slits.

6. Secure the handles with glue or wrap them with adhesive tape, and your coiled garden hose basket is complete!

Method 3: Knotted Basket

Materials:

– An old garden hose

– Scissors

– A needle and thread (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by cutting the garden hose into long strands, approximately 6-10 feet each.

2. Lay out two strands horizontally and place another two strands vertically on top, creating a cross shape in the center.

3. Knot the vertical and horizontal strands together at their intersection points.

4. Continue knotting more hose strands in a radial pattern, working outward from the center until you achieve the desired size for your basket’s base.

5. To build up the walls of your basket, knot strands vertically to the edge of your base.

6. Knot adjacent vertical strands together to create a diamond pattern as you work up the height of your basket.

7. Once you’ve reached your desired height, secure any loose ends by tucking them in, tying them off, or stitching them with a needle and thread.

8. Optional: Add handles by looping extra hose pieces through the top row of knots on opposite sides of your basket.

Conclusion:

Now that you know three different methods for turning an old garden hose into a unique basket, there are no more excuses for throwing those hoses away! Try out these creative techniques and enjoy having some functional art for both your garden and home décor!