Easy Weaving Projects
Have you ever tried weaving? It’s a wonderful pastime that can be enjoyed at any age. A perfect project for a rainy day or to boredom bust the holidays. In this blog post I’m going to give you three different weaving projects that you need very little materials for. Most of the materials you’ve probably already got at home.
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There’s something very therapeutic about weaving. Once you start there’s a rhythm and a pattern that you can sink into. For this post I’m going to explore three projects: God’s Eyes, Mini Looms and Paper Weaving.
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Paper Weaving
First up is paper weaving. This one is a quick project. Perfect for developing fine motor skills or keeping those hands moving. Below you’ll find the full video tutorial on how to paper weave. Depending upon who is undertaking this project you may need to provide support to cut out your paper ‘loom’.
You can find the resources I used here. However, you don’t need to use quilling paper. You could cut out strips of envelopes or scraps of paper. Ribbon and yarn work wonderfully also.
Mini Loom Weaving
Loom weaving is one of the oldest forms of textile creation, with origins dating back over 5,000 years. Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Chinese, and Peruvians used simple looms to weave fibres like wool, cotton, and flax into cloth.
Early looms were often made from wood and used by hand, allowing people to create fabric for clothing, blankets, and shelter. Over time, looms became more complex, but the basic idea – interlacing threads to make fabric – has remained the same. Today, loom weaving is both a traditional skill and a creative craft enjoyed all around the world.
Below you will find full illustrated instructions to create your very own mini loom and how to weave on it. This needs very little material and you’ll probably already have most at home.
God’s Eye or Ojo de Dios
The God’s Eye, or Ojo de Dios, has its origins in the spiritual traditions of the Huichol (Wixárika) people of Mexico and the Aymara people of Bolivia. Traditionally, it was made as a symbol of protection and blessing, often crafted by parents when a child was born. A new layer of yarn would be added each year until the child turned five.
The four points of the cross are said to represent the elements – earth, fire, air, and water – or the four directions. Over time, this beautiful weaving has become a popular craft around the world, often used in classrooms and homes to introduce weaving and explore cultural art.
A couple of twigs and some yarn is all you need for this creative project. The start can be a little fiddly, so if doing with younger children you may need to support with this initially. Once the start is done and the two twigs held well in a cross shape the methodical weaving takes over.
You will find full illustrated instructions to download below. This is a craft that you can go wild with your colour options or just use up that ever growing stash!
Which project will you go for first? Do let me know in the comments. If you’re looking for more creative inspiration then check out the other arts and crafts projects here on the website or over on YouTube here.