Weaving

This lesson introduced the class to weaving techniques.  To create our miniature weavings we used a cardboard loom, yarn, and large plastic needle.  We threaded our own warp threads onto the loom with cream yarn.  Then, we created our own patterns, I chose an ABCBA pattern.  The weaving turned out to be a 4x4 square after everything was knotted off.

I would read the Goat in the Rug by Geraldean with my class to talk about weaving, as well as how you can create and dye your own yarn.  Then as a class project we would card wool and dye it for weaving.  Each student would weave their own 8x8 square.  All the weavings would then be sewn together to create a collaborative weaving.