Weaving seems to ave made a bit of a comeback lately (maybe it didnt entirely go away at all). Ive been seeing so much inspiration all over the web and in stores.
When I was a child I remember having a loom and giving it a go and decided to see if I could remember how it was done again. I asked the boys to make me up a loom and before they got around to it I found my original childhood loom stashed away in a cupboard. I had forgotten all about rescuing it from mum and dads last time i was down in Tassie as Dad was going to toss it.
After a quick look around Pinterest and google to jog my memory on how to start and the basics I picked out my yarn and got into it!
I stayed pretty basic with it just lines mostly but did feelbrave enough to split and do some half joins.
Next time I will have to watch my tension as it pulled a little and needed to be a touch tighter through the middle.
I have a couple more planned, thinking these might make great little gifts for christmas or birthdays!
Thanks for stopping by
Lis :)
Looks fantastic! I love that weaving has come back into fashion :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel :) it is so much fun I could end up with more than I need haha
DeleteCool! I have the same kit, found at an op shop earlier this year, just haven't got around to trying it yet! Will have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteHow cool what a great find! Its lots of fun you will love it,.
DeleteVery cute. Now I want to see if I still have the one I bought a few years back at a garage sale. I'm thinking a cute little bag for cell phone and lipstick.
ReplyDeleteCindy Bee ( found you through Mel's blog)
Thanks Cindy :) A bag sounds like a fab idea would love to see it when you get it done. Hope you can find your loom.
Deletethis is awesome - how cool that you still have a loom from your childhood - that's really special. Weaving is on my list of things to try - I think I'm going to try it out on cardboard first and then maybe look into the real thing :)
ReplyDeleteI was stoked to find the loom Chantelle. You really should give it a go its so much fun. You could make a simple loom with a piece of wood and some nails too :)
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