The addictive art of Finger Weaving
This simple way of using yarn seems like a great means of introducing Naomi to the great world of Fiber Arts. It was in our curriculum and I’m so glad. I’ve been wanting to buy her this, but the local yarn store hasn’t had them in–hopefully next week. But, there’s something very satisfying about creating something with no tool but your own 2 hands…(go ahead, sing it.)
1. Tie a loop around your thumb & weave through fingers.
2. Weave back to the thumb & where there are 2 layers on a finger, pull the bottom over the top & over the finger.
3. 4. 5. 6. (and on) Repeat again and again (here we transferred it to Naomi’s hand.
she worked and worked.
We’ll do more with it next week. and maybe get better yarn once we’ve perfected it…
and boy is it ever a blustery day. cuidado!
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This looks like a fun idea!
I've never seen this before! I used to teach kids to "finger knit"–basically it's just a long chain, but this is way cooler!
It was great to see you today. Did you buy that Bavarian tea set? I went back to look at it and it wasn't there anymore! We need to set up an afternoon for you to come play– kids in the playroom, us in the wool room…
I have a round loom similar to this http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3407&PRODID=prd791864&cm_mmc=Google%20Base-_-Comparison%20Site-_-Web%20Site-_-Knifty%20Knitter%20Large%20Round%20Loom-Green&utm_source=Google%20Base&utm_medium=Comparison%20Site&utm_campaign=Knifty%20Knitter%20Large%20Round%20Loom-Green that I'm about to get rid of. I also have the book with instructions. If you're interested in that for her, let me know!
This is a fantastic idea. How much fun!
annelle, that'd be great! it might be a little beyond her at this point, but i'm sure we'd both like to play…& melissa–keep an eye on the shop 😉
No problem, it's yours! You can just use the four pegs on the side or something. Might be a little easier than fingers. 🙂
Yay! I haven't done finger weaving since I was young. So fun!
Found you on Etsy forum. Love your blog ♥
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