Possible Clues:

• Basketry bit
• Willow tree offshoot
• Willow used for basket-making
• Willow twig for wickerwork
• Cockney stocking- and basket-maker
• Wild rose one found growing by the river
• It would be much flowerier if the top was left on the willow
• Willow for a wicker weaver
• Tree that is surrounded by huge river
• Willowy thing is more blushing, topless