I’ve exchanged friendship bracelet projects for this round braid, which could certainly still look great on any wrist. After set up, there’s just one repeating step. MATERIALS • Yarn • Chip board, … Read More
I find that paper is a good way to introduce kids to weaving as the patterns are more visible than with yarn. MATERIALS • Construction paper, 9″ x 12″ • Paper cutter … Read More
I found my new favorite beginner weaving project that takes very little prep work, is inexpensive, and still makes a very pretty little work of art. The best part? It kept two … Read More
Did you know that friendship bracelets are made with six colors because that’s how many letters are in the word F-R-I-E-N-D? My school’s 4th graders once started the year off with a … Read More
I tried this craft stick loom project out last year and really liked it as an intro to weaving. The rubber bands did not tear if you pulled on them too hard, … Read More
I’ve exchanged friendship bracelet projects for this round braid, which could certainly still look great on any wrist. After set up, there’s just one repeating step that is easy to learn and … Read More
Call this a weaving sampler, it’s one way to introduce just the very basic idea of “over and under” to little ones. 1. Cut lots of cardstock cards that measure 2.5″ x … Read More
Weaving lessons can come in many forms, the simplest being with just plain paper. My preference though is using actual fabric, and burlap has the most open and visible weave for beginners … Read More
I saw this project on Pinterest thanks to Artrageous Afternoon, and loved it immediately. It’s a great way to make a little weaving project have more life than just sitting on a … Read More
I’ve found the “over and under” concept of weaving is easiest to learn when using strips paper. Yarn gets tangled too easily and takes time to show patterned results. 1. This sample … Read More
