The edge of the basket is formed by bending the right hand strips under and plaiting them to the left until there is only one piece to the right. (a) Begin with the bottom right strip and bend it under one, over one and under one. (b) The next strip bends under one and over one. (c) The third strip bends under one. There will now be seven strips to the left and one to the right. The surface of the flax is changed as it is bent to make the edge. (a) (b) (c) When there are seven strips to the left and one to the right a corner will be made. The corners are woven from the outside of the basket and it is important NOT to alter the surface of the flax when making a corner. With the left hand, and working from the left, flick the first strip up, the second back, the third up, and the fourth back. The next strip (fifth) is placed through these four to form the corner. Still use the left hand to flick the four strips into position and place the next strip through. Use the above method to plait the third strip through the four pieces so that there will now be three strips to the left and five to the right. Tighten the plait so that there are no gaps. This completes a corner.