Paper Plate Weaving
This simple weaving for kids tutorial is fun for adults, too!
Paper plate weaving is a wonderful rainy day craft to do with kids and adults alike! Create beautiful images in the center of paper plates and frame them for later. This gorgeous tutorial is so fun and special. It's easy to create hearts and flowers when you start with the basic shape! In fact, this tutorial is a bit like string art or nail art without the nails. This would be a fun birthday party craft, summer camp project, or even something peaceful to do with some music in the background on an otherwise quiet day.
From Red Heart: Practice weaving without breaking the bank! These plates are fun activities for summer camp and parties!
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Main MaterialYarn
MaterialsPaper, Yarn
Primary TechniqueGeneral Paper Crafting
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- RED HEART® Super Saver® 1 skein each: 512 Turqua, 3939 Blacklight, 3620 Glowworm
- Paper plates
- Metal yarn needle
- Cookie cutters in various shapes
- Pencil
Instructions
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Using cookie cutter of choice, trace shape onto wrong side of plate.
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Cut a 72" [192 cm] piece of yarn. Thread needle with yarn.
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Using photo as reference, poke needle through plate, from one side of drawn shape to the other. Work in this manner all around shape.
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Re-thread needle and add yarn as desired.
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Cut yarn and weave in end.
What is your favorite project to do with the kids?