Cardboard Loom Weaving
Arts and Crafts

Cardboard Loom Weaving

Cut notches in a piece of cardboard, wind on some yarn, and weave a real little rug, coaster or wall hanging.

Time
45 min
Age
7–12 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

A piece of notched cardboard works as a real loom, and kids end up with fabric they made row by row – a coaster, a doll’s rug, a mini wall hanging. The over-under rhythm is calming, and sticking with a project for 30–40 minutes builds the kind of persistence that carries over to schoolwork.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play

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