Weaving Reeds

Today was Colin Fuerst's eagle project for boy scouts. We weaved mats out of reeds grown in the Carmel Valley by the river. Later on, they will be used to build authentic-style native american dwellings. The project will also get us the Indian Lore merit badge. Matthew was in a group with me, and we wove two mats together. It was really easy; you just tie each reed together with string with an overhand knot in six places along the length.