Yarn weaving

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

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.

~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…

OK, who would have thought you could use straws to weave!? Seriously, straw weaving is such a cool concept! The straws make it quick and easy to weave a fun bracelet, necklace or hairband. And all you need is yarn, straws and tape! This is such a great craft for older kids and tweens. My 7 and 9 year old daughters really enjoy it... although, they're still a little young to do it completely on their own. They need a little bit of my help to get things set up and to tie off the ends. But with…

Beginner weaving projects for kids ages 7+. From cardboard loom weaving to weaving on sticks and drinking straws. Make trivets, headbands, bookmarks, wall art and more...

Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).

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.

After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mi...

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