Weaving

Watch this VIDEO  and this VIDEO to get started with weaving. 

Review Success Criteria

1. Variety of designs/patterns/weaves used

2. Evenness of warp tension; Evenness of weft tension

3. Attention to details, finishing, and neatness (including starts and ends)

4. Colors and materials complement the chosen pattern

5. Appropriate choice of materials and design combinations

6. Embellishments add to the overall success of the piece

Process Steps

1. Dress the loom (add warp thread to loom).

2. Choose yarn and consider pattern/weave options as well as possible embellishments. See below for ideas:

   1. Basic Wall Hanging

   2. Sunset Tutorial

   3. Weaving Techniques

3. Cut about an arm’s length of yarn.

4. Start weaving with an over-under pattern.

5. Be careful not to pull the yarn too much. The warp threads should stay parallel to one another.

6. Push the woven yarn down for a tight, strong weave.

7. When the yarn runs out or you want to change colors, cut another length of yarn to weave.

8. After filling the loom, take the weaving off the loom following THESE or THESE DIRECTIONS.