Straw weaving

Straw weaving is a great way to make bright chunky bracelets that are perfect for the kids.

Fun easy DIY crafts for kids to make parents will actually enjoy doing too! Projects & activities for toddlers and teens!

Weaving develops motor skills and creativity. This particular technique using straws also teaches resourcefulness. Take advantage of this learning opportunity and teach your kids this neat trick!

Here's an easy and fun way for children of all ages to learn to weave. They can turn their straw weaving into bookmarks or bracelets. To complete a straw weaving, you will need:

Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).

Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).

My 4th graders loved this lesson, and it was a great brain break during testing weeks. Finished weavings can be worn as bracelets, used as bookmarks, or any other creative thing you choose. I followed the steps given in this website - http://www.designdazzle.com/2014/06/straw-weaving-bracelets/ - it comes with great photo steps which I projected on my whiteboard to guide the process. I made my straws and yarn slightly larger - 6 and 12" - because my kids were a little older than the ones in…

If you're looking for beginner weaving projects for kids, you'll find all of our favourites here in on this page. From traditional cardboard loom weaving to weaving on unusual items like sticks and drinking straws, you're sure to find the perfect weaving craft for your elementary aged child, tween or teen here. #HappyHooligans #Weaving #Projects #Kids #Tweens #Teens #Yarn #Crafts #CampCrafts #Craft Camp

Did you know you could use a straw for other things besides drinking? Today I share with you how to weave a basket out of drinking straws. It might seem hard, but with a picture tutorial, it will feel much easier. What Needed: a bunch of straws some small paper clips scissors To make a […]

Basket weaving is a great hobby that can add charm to your house and your own personal touch when you give the baskets as gifts. Learn how to weave your own baskets here.

Pipecleaner/Straw Weaving. November 2010 Renee Miller. To begin, you need: 6 pipecleaners, 6 drinking straws, and masking tape. Loosely tape the six straws together at the top and bottom. Place one pipecleaner in each straw. Twist two together at both ends.

When I was putting together our camp crafts roundup the other day, it got me thinking about all of the crafty things I used to do when I was a kid. One of my favorite things to do was weaving on a drinking straw loom, a project I learned in girl scouts. The result is […]

If you're looking for activities for kids to beat the boredom blues on bad weather days, this collection of drinking straw crafts is a great place to start!

Straw weaving is such a fun craft idea! Great for summer camps and awesome for kids and tweens. This method of weaving is easy to learn and lots of fun!

Get creative with drinking-straw crafts! It’s a great way to recycle materials already at home. Learn how to make these adorable drinking-straw crafts here. #thecraftyblogstalker #drinkingstrawcrafts #drinkingstraws #strawcrafts

We don't buy plastic straws, but we still have some in the house. Rather than throw them out (they can't be recycled) we try to find other uses for them. In this week's The Week Junior , I share a fun and easy weaving project, using straws as a loom. (You can also use paper straws!). I learned how

Turn big smoothie straws into knitting needles and weave a beautiful fluffy scarf in minutes! You will be amazed at how easy this is and the results you will get.

If you are looking for a fun camp craft idea for scouts or a summer craft for tweens, then this soda straw weaving bracelet is perfect! Read on to see how to do straw weaving. Your child will love making colorful yarn bracelets.

If you are looking for a fun camp craft idea for scouts or a summer craft for tweens, then this soda straw weaving bracelet is perfect! Read on to see how to do straw weaving. Your child will love making colorful yarn bracelets.