Mini weaving wall hanging craft for 12-year-olds
This is a fiber-art project for 12-year-olds making one small hanging for a bedroom or study space. It focuses on hand weaving, not knitting or crochet.
What to buy
Wooden dowel
12 inches long
1
Cotton warp string
3 m
Chunky yarn
4 colors
Roving wool or cotton roving
2 colors
Embroidery floss
2 colors
Large plastic yarn needle
1
Small cardboard weaving comb
1
Wooden bead
2
Cotton cord for hanger
1 m
Fabric scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
A 12-year-old making one small woven wall hanging for a bedroom or study space can start here. This is hand weaving on a simple warp, not knitting or crochet.
How to use this list
Tie the cotton warp string onto the wooden dowel and create evenly spaced vertical strands. Use the cardboard weaving comb to keep the warp organized. Weave chunky yarn in four colors across the strands with the large plastic yarn needle, then add roving wool or cotton roving for thicker texture. Embroidery floss can make narrow color bands. Finish with two wooden beads and a one-meter cotton cord hanger.
Common mistakes
Do not pull yarn too tightly, or the woven piece will pinch inward at the sides. Keep the dowel level while setting the warp so the hanging does not lean. Use fabric scissors for yarn, roving, and cord, and leave enough cotton cord to hang the finished piece.
What is on this list
The list contains one wooden dowel, three meters of cotton warp string, chunky yarn in four colors, roving in two colors, embroidery floss, a plastic yarn needle, a weaving comb, two wooden beads, cotton hanger cord, and fabric scissors. Cross off colors and tools you already own.
When you are done
Comb the bottom edge lightly and trim it with fabric scissors if you want a clean line. Tie on the cotton cord, slide on the wooden beads, and check that the wall hanging balances from the dowel before displaying it indoors.
FAQ
Who is "Mini weaving wall hanging craft for 12-year-olds" for?
A 12-year-old making one small woven wall hanging for a bedroom or study space can start here. This is hand weaving on a simple warp, not knitting or crochet.
How should I use "Mini weaving wall hanging craft for 12-year-olds"?
Tie the cotton warp string onto the wooden dowel and create evenly spaced vertical strands. Use the cardboard weaving comb to keep the warp organized. Weave chunky yarn in four colors across the strands with the large plastic yarn needle, then add roving wool or cotton roving for thicker texture. Embroidery floss can make narrow color bands. Finish with two…
What should I skip or avoid with "Mini weaving wall hanging craft for 12-year-olds"?
Do not pull yarn too tightly, or the woven piece will pinch inward at the sides. Keep the dowel level while setting the warp so the hanging does not lean. Use fabric scissors for yarn, roving, and cord, and leave enough cotton cord to hang the finished piece.
What is on the "Mini weaving wall hanging craft for 12-year-olds" list?
The list contains one wooden dowel, three meters of cotton warp string, chunky yarn in four colors, roving in two colors, embroidery floss, a plastic yarn needle, a weaving comb, two wooden beads, cotton hanger cord, and fabric scissors. Cross off colors and tools you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Comb the bottom edge lightly and trim it with fabric scissors if you want a clean line. Tie on the cotton cord, slide on the wooden beads, and check that the wall hanging balances from the dowel before displaying it indoors.
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