Weaving with yarn

Yarn is yarn. Right? While knitting/crochet and weaving yarn can sometimes be used interchangeably - there are notable differences.

Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!

If you're looking for a fun, educational, _and_ practical craft project to do with the kids, or if you're interested in learning how to weave, this is the perfect tutorial for you. With a few simple materials, you can create these pretty striped "mug rug" coasters for yourself, or to give away as gifts.

Learn how to make a circular cardboard weaving loom, how to weave on it, and how to take your project off the loom. Kids can make pot holders, trivets, wall art and more, to keep or to give as gifts.

Sometimes you buy yarn when you have no plans for it! We've all been there! How do you take that yarn from your stash and turn it into a weaving project? Learn what you need to consider to let your yarn inspire your woven artwork.

~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of years ago, I have been hooked on weaving. I simply love all the textures, designs, and colours that can be created out of woven yarns of all types. For this reason, I’m always excited when I get to…

Looking for weaving ideas for kids? Start out with yarn weaving on a cardboard loom. A fun project for older elementary/middle school grades.

With these 10 unique weaving materials, the possibilities for creative weaving projects are plentiful. You can work with an array of materials aside from yarn, such as raffia, paper strips, ribbon, and more. Explore these 10 materials that you can weave with and discover an entire world of creative projects waiting to be made.

Weaving with cotton yarn allows you to take advantage of it's strength and versatility. Learn more about cotton as a weaving material.

I've always wanted to learn how to make these!! Etsy posted a great tutorial for these this week, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Here'...