More esparto weaving

I have been weaving more esparto grass together for my basket today, sitting on the terrace with my apron on as it is quite a messy process

Making the plait

It is a 'five'

All the loose bits get trimmed before sewing together

The fibres from the grass get everywhere!
The plait seems to be never ending, but it is sewing together really well, althought the very large needles can be vicious! It is also very hard on the hands, which are not used to doing this, and keep getting cramp OUCH!!