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Edition 2026Active Merit Badge
Basketry
Official Requirements & Fillable Workbook · 2026 Edition
Basketry is an ancient, hands-on craft that turns reed, cane, and splint into useful, durable containers and seats. You will learn the hazards and first aid for sharp hand tools, explore the four fundamental basket styles and different weaving patterns, and then weave three real projects: a square basket, a round basket, and a woven campstool seat.
Key Requirements Covered:
- Basketry Materials & Preparation
- Round & Square Basket Weaving
- Ribbed Basket Construction
- Cane Seat Weaving & Finishing
4Printable Pages
3Requirements
2015Reqs Revised
What is on the worksheet: Basketry Requirements
Every requirement for the Basketry merit badge, word for word as published, with room to write under each one on the printed worksheet.
1Hazards, Safety, and First Aid
Do the following:
- a Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using basketry tools and materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
- b Discuss the prevention of and first-aid treatment for injuries, including cuts, scratches, and scrapes, that could occur while working with basketry tools and materials.
2Types of Baskets and Weaves
Do the following:
- a Show your counselor that you are able to identify the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker.
- b Describe three different types of weaves to your counselor.
3Weaving Three Projects
Plan and weave the following projects:
- a Square basket
- b Round basket
- c Campstool seat
Two dates, two different things
Requirements Revision vs. Worksheet Date
Scouting America last revised the Basketry requirements in 2015. That is the badge, not this sheet — an older year does not mean the worksheet is out of date.
Verbatim Fidelity & Verification
This worksheet was checked against https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/basketry/ in Aug 2026 and reproduces the requirements word for word. Both dates are printed on the sheet, so a copy in a binder can always be placed in time.
Requirement text is © Scouting America, reproduced verbatim. The worksheet layout and design are original to this project.
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