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YARN WEAVING BOARDS
You will need a piece of cardboard 8” x 10” for each child, plus some yarn.
Making the Loom
- First cut small ½ inch notches along the edges of two opposite sides of the board.
- Next, tape a long piece of yarn to the back of the cardboard and then bring it to the front through the first notch on one side.
- Continue to thread the yarn up and down the board, going in and around each notch.
- Now attach another 18” length of yarn to the back of the board and give the board to your child.
Weaving Activity
- Have your child weave the yarn “over“ and “under” the warp threads.
- Continue adding additional pieces of yarn onto the board if your child wants to continue weaving.
- Hang the weaving boards up on the wall for wall decorations.
For More Fun
- Give your child a few small feathers to weave in and out of their yarn creation.
- Using bright colored cardboard, adds a colorful effect to the wall hangings.
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FABRIC WEAVING
You will need two 10” sticks, yarn or twine and some 1” x 12” strips of colorful fabric for this project. |
Making the Loom
- Cut the twine into six 12 inch pieces.
- Tie one end of each piece of twine evenly spaced along one stick.
- Then attach the bottom of each piece of twine to the remaining stick.
- Tie the fabric strips to the outside piece of twine along one side.
Weaving Activity
- Have your child weave the fabric strips over and under the warp strings.
- When your child is done, tie the opposite end of each fabric strip to the end piece of twine.
- Hang up inside or outside.
For More Fun
- Use fabric with different colors and designs to make your strips.
- Use all fall colors to make your fabric strips.
- Mix fabric types, such as cotton, felt, fur, etc.
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FISH NET WEAVING
Place a novelty fish net (found at display and party stores) between the backs of two chairs or on a wall.
Set out some of the following weaving materials for your child to use to weave into the net.
- 12” lengths of “fat” yarn
- 12” lengths of ribbon or rick-rack
- Small feathers
- Dried flowers or leaves
- Dried wheat or other grasses
- Thin strips of colorful material or felt
- Thin sticks
- Shinny paper strips
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