Kids Weaving

Kids Weaving
Author: Sarah Swett
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781584794677

Contains fifteen weaving projects which children can complete in a single afternoon by using their hands, cardboard, or a simple loom which can be assembled from plumbing supplies.

Potholder Loom Weaving

Potholder Loom Weaving
Author: Noreen Crone-Findlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811737999

Potholder looms can make so much more than potholders! You can weave on these popular looms using the traditional loops or with nearly any yarn to make a variety of patterns, including Plain Weave, Twill, and Checkerboard. You can also weave shapes other than squares, such as rectangles and triangles. Tapestry weaving is also fun on the potholder loom, and Noreen shows you how with detailed instructions for setting up your loom and working tapestry techniques.

The Goat in the Rug

The Goat in the Rug
Author: Charles L. Blood
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1990
Genre: Navajo Indians
ISBN: 9780833559548

Geraldine, a goat, describes each step as she and her Navajo friend make a rug, from the hair clipping and carding to the dyeing and actual weaving.

My Little Loom Companion

My Little Loom Companion
Author: Lucy Jennings
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781633970199

Learn to weave the basics in this little portable book. Basic tapestry techniques are introduced for the beginner weaver.

The Artful Parent

The Artful Parent
Author: Jean Van't Hul
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1611807204

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

The Work of Wool

The Work of Wool
Author: Carol Palmer (School teacher)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018
Genre: Felt work
ISBN: 9780473437596

Abuela's Weave

Abuela's Weave
Author: Omar S. Castaeda
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages:
Release: 1995-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780780754218

A 1993 Parent's Choice Award honoree, this story about the importance of family pride and personal endurance introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the eyes of little Esperanza, who works with her abuela--her grandmother--on weavings to sell at the public market. Full color throughout.

Stitch and String Lab for Kids

Stitch and String Lab for Kids
Author: Cassie Stephens
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631597361

In Stitch and String Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 40+ inventive projects that explore everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts. Stitch and String Lab for Kids leads children, step by step, through a huge range of sewing and fiber art projects. As they go, they will learn a variety of techniques, develop dexterity and coordination, and enjoy making a variety of creative projects. Kids will employ simple embroidery stitches to embellish a sun catcher, wall hangings, and an appliqué animal. Sewing projects include a drawstring bag, a sketchbook jacket, and custom plushies. Children will learn how to make custom looms to weave bookmarks, bracelets, and even a mini rag rug. They will also experiment with string art, needle felting, shibori dyeing, pompom animals, as well as finger knitting, yarn art, and cool wrapping projects. Each project includes a materials list and illustrated steps, and the book is filled with useful tips, tricks, and shortcuts. Stitch samplers will teach the basics, and templates are included for plushies and stuffies. Kids are encouraged to make variations and personalize the projects to their own style and personality. These 44 creative projects offer a broad and rich sampling of sewing, fabric, and fiber crafts—Stitch and String Lab for Kids is perfect for keeping kids busy with educational activities at home, learning techniques and experimenting at school, or having a ball at camps and parties. Parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and facilitators will appreciate the easy, illustrated instruction and the curriculum-friendly format, with projects that can be completed in any order. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Weaving the Rainbow

Weaving the Rainbow
Author: George Ella Lyon
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Lyon and Anderson deliver this beautifully rendered picture book that shows the process of how a tapestry comes to life--from the wool sheared from prize-winning sheep to being dyed to put on the loom. Full color.

Weave It!

Weave It!
Author: Maria Sigma
Publisher: Future Craft Lovers
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-10-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764360657

This series plants a long-term love of craft. Each book is by an established artist in the craft medium. Featuring 15 projects with clear step-by-step instructions and colorful photography, Weave It! teaches kids one of the oldest worldwide craft traditions. Using natural and recycled materials, Maria Sigma, a professional tapestry weaver, helps you share the joy of creating beautiful woven items with a new generation of young crafters.