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Straw Weaving

March 19, 2015 by Julie 32 Comments

straw weaving with kids

For the kids first adventure with weaving I thought I would have us try straw weaving.

I was able to use things I already had around the house.
Straws (I had bendy straws so I just them them cut off)
Yarn scraps (for the base of the loom and for weaving)
Scissors
Tape
Tapestry needle (optional)

straw weaving supplies

To start with you will need equal pieces of yarn to go through each straw. These will need to be slightly longer than you want your finished piece to be. I found that to get the yarn through the straw sucking on it really helped and the kids thought it was fun to try. Once all the yarn pieces are through the straws knot them.

To keep the straws in place when you are starting I found it helpful to tape them all together. I also thought it was easier to put the yarn on a large tapestry needle for the weaving. Once our loom was set up I had Oldest Twin and Littlest wind the yarn over, under, and around the straws.

straw weaving start

Once we had finished a few rows I removed the tape from the straws. Then as we got to the bottom of the straws I would slide them down so we could keep working.

straw weaving

When we wanted to change colors I would knot the new color to one of the outside straws before beginning to work with it. Then when we were finished I used the tapestry needle to tuck in all of the loose ends.

straw weaving finished piece

Our finished straw weaving piece! You can vary how wide your finished piece is by how many straws you use. We used 6 and I’m not sure I would really want to use more than that. You could make bookmarks or bracelets, Littlest even asked if we could make him a scarf like this!

Have you tried straw weaving? What about weaving on a cardboard loom, I think we want to try that next!

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Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: alphabet, preschool

Comments

  1. Liz Mays says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    This brought back all kinds of fuzzy feelings from having done this as a child. I’m totally pinning it!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 19, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      I’m kind of sad that I don’t ever remember doing this as a kid! Thankfully I’ve taken care of that for my kids 😉 Thanks for the pin!

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  2. Crystal says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    How cute is this?!?! My kids are about to start their spring break, so I’m stock pilling ideas to keep them happy and entertained. This would be perfect!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 19, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks, Crystal! And have fun on spring break!!

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  3. Michelle F. says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    That looks like a lot of fun. I would definitely do that with my daughter when she is a little older.

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 19, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      It was beyond what my 5 year old could do by himself. But he liked ‘helping’ and seeing it get made. I’ll try again with him by himself in the future 😉

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  4. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    What a fun idea. My kids would love this.

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 19, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks, Robin! I think I see some more loom/weaving projects in our future 🙂

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  5. Debra says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    I had forgotten about this! My daughter would love it!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      This was a new craft for me, but I’m amazed how many people did it as kids! Hope your daughter enjoys it!

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  6. Rosey says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:01 am

    What a fun craft. I bet my teen would like to do this too!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      It’s a great teen craft (even for boys)! Thanks!

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  7. Rowan says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:04 am

    This is so great!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks, Rowan!

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  8. suzettevalle says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Oh how my daughter used to love doing this. So pretty!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks! I think I’ll be doing this again with my kids pretty often 🙂

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  9. Mistee Dawn says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:48 am

    This looks like a lot of fun. I will definitely have to do this with my daughter.

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks, Mistee! It was fun to do with my kids, so I hope your daughter loves it!

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  10. Jaime says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    What a great, kid friendly craft! It came out adorable!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks, Jaime! Happy Friday!

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  11. debi says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Very cool project! I love it. I’ve pinned it to make with my niece when she’s a little older. Thanks!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 20, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks, Debi! And thanks for the pin!

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  12. Next Door Painting says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    So cool! My boys love crafts, I will add this to our list!
    ~GINA

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      I hope your boys have fun with it! Thanks, Gina!

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  13. Holly @ Woman Tribune says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    What a cute craft! This would be so much fun for bracelets.

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 21, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks, Holly, these would be perfect for bracelets! I would probably use 3-ish straws for that 🙂

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  14. katrinagehman says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    very cool! I wouldn’t have thought of doing this. love it

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 21, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks! And happy weekend!

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  15. Kristin says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    What a fun little project! I would love to try this with my kiddo!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 23, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      Hope you have fun with it! Thanks, Kristin!

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  16. Caitlin says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:51 am

    This is a super cool craft. I taught arts and crafts at a camp one summer and I feel like this would have been a great craft to do!

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    • Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

      March 23, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks, Caitlin! And this would be perfect for a summer camp craft activity!

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