Weaving
| Category | Crafts |
| Time to allocate (mins) | |
| Outcome | Cubs produce an item made through weaving techniques |
| Resources | Wool Straws Sosatie sticks Scissors |
| Instructions | Weave with straws: Tape straws. Tape 3 drinking straws together at one end, leaving a very small gap between the straws. Weave. To weave on your straws, leave a long tail, and insert your yarn between two of the straws, close to the taped end. Weave over and under the straws until you get to the 3rd straw and then weave your way back to the first straw. Repeat this motion as you weave your way up the straws. Note: From time to time, stop and slide your weaving down towards the taped end so your stitches are snug. Weave all the way to the top end of the straws. kid weaving on 3 straws Prepare to take project off the straws. When you get to the end of the straws, snip your yarn, leaving a tail. Cut 3 new pieces of yarn that are several inches longer than the straws and drop one piece through each straw. straw weaving pink blue verigated yarn Tie the top tails. At the top (untaped) end of the straw, tie the piece that you finished weaving with to one of the new pieces of yarn and secure with a knot. Next, knot the other two pieces of yarn together. Then knot all 4 tails together in one knot. knot tails together collage Slide project off straws. Gently push and shimmy your weaving off the straws. Lay your project flat and gently smooth it out. woven bookmark off straws Tie the bottom tails. Much like you did with the top tails, knot the bottom tails together.  God's Eye Gather two sticks and colorful yarn. Cross the sticks to form a cross shape. Wrap the yarn around the sticks to create a pattern. Continue weaving the yarn around the sticks, adding more colors as desired. Once finished, cut the yarn and secure it with a needle. This craft is not only a fun activity but also a way to connect with nature and the spiritual world. It is a perfect project for children to learn basic weaving techniques and creativity. |