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Yarn Weaving

Tutor: Sarah Camplin, craft workshop tutor

Join craft tutor Sarah as she demonstrates the art of yarn weaving to make a decorative wall hanging for your home. Sarah shows how to build a natural loom using willow twigs, warping a loom and weaving techniques, and adding embellishments.

Preparation

Gather your materials.

Video time

45 minutes

  • 4 x willow twigs @ 15cm in length (available online – Search: willow twigs for crafts)
  • 4 picture nails @ 1.5cm in length
  • Claw hammer
  • Chopping board or hard surface for banging nails in
  • Twine of yarn for securing loom
  • Ball of white yarn or string for warping loom
  • Coloured yarn for weaving
  • Yarning needle
  • Ribbon for weaving
  • Beads for decoration/ embellishment.