Weaving Yarn
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| Weaving Yarn | |
|---|---|
| Art - Weaving | |
| Level | Primary |
| Prerequisites | Bead Stringing Weaving Paper Tying Knots |
| Materials | loom or weaving card yarn a shuttle or large needle tray |
In this activity the child learns to weave with yarn on a simple loom.
Presentation
- step one
- next step
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Woven potholder weaving
Material
Make Your Own
- Cut corrugated cardboard in a rectangle (about 5" by 8" works well).
- Cut notches along the top and bottom edges about 3/8" apart.
Where to Buy
Prices and links last checked: 6 June 2020
Simple Looms
Flat Frame Looms
Montessori Services $26.95
Upright Looms
Alison's $60.00
E & O $38.00
Montessori N' Such $29.95
Montessori Services $29.95
Weaving Needles
Looms with Heddle
E & O $17.00
Montessori N' Such $30.00
Potholder Looms
Montessori Services $17.95
Loops for Potholder Loom
Montessori Services $7.95 (enough for 2 potholders)
Montessori Services $19.95 (enough for 8 potholders)
Further Reading
- Teach Me to Do It Myself by Maja Pitamic, pages 40-41
