Kids Weaving: Projects for Kids of All Ages

by Sarah Swett, Chris Hartlove (Photographs), Lena Corwin (Illustrations)

Sarah Swett has loved weaving since the age of eight, when she made magic carpets for her teddy bears. Now, as a professional tapestry weaver and knitwear designer, she shares the joy of creating beautiful woven items with a new generation of young crafters. In Kids Weaving , the only weaving book written specifically for children, Swett shows how to make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects -- including friendship bracelets, a rag doll, a fashionable chenille scarf, magic carpets, and funky hand-woven shoelaces -- many of which can be completed in an afternoon.

With clear, step-by-step instructions and bright, helpful illustrations, Kids Weaving teaches children (and adults too!) how to weave using everything from their hands to cardboard to an easy-to-create loom made from simple plumbing supplies. Throughout the book are fascinating features about weaving around the world; special projects like weaving a hideout from sticks, branches, and wildflowers; and stories of famous characters such as Penelope, the clever weaver from The Iliad and The Odyssey . The third in STC's Kids Craft series (following Kids' Embroidery and Kids Crochet ), this delightful, easy-to-use book brings one of the oldest craft traditions to creative children everywhere.

A step-by-step format and bright illustrations ensure successful results for children of all ages

All of the projects are inexpensive to make

The only weaving book written specifically for children

Genres: Crafts, Art, Nonfiction, Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Sarah Swett spins, dyes, laughs, knits and weaves tapestries in her studio in Moscow, Idaho. Her work travels extensively to shows across the country and, in magazines and books, around the world.

Reviews

[Alethea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather nifty book. The first half is distinctly kid-oriented; I checked it out for the second half, which features a lovely pvc frame loom that will work spendidly for small projects and playing with weave.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was well organized with great, simple directions and projects. Even my 6 year old had no trouble following along. the plans to make your own loom are easy and well illustrated, and a great bonus.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so totally want to build that loom! *sigh* another project that will have to wait for the other totally cool unfinished projects in my house - I mean my life.

[Meredith Henning · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome book, so beautiful and great creative weaving projects! My favorite is the woven stick shelter for the fairy house, enchanting :)

[Michelle]

This book is a weaving winner ... straight forward & easy to follow instructions.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome range of projects - and I'm just blown away by the concept of the PVC loom!! So cool.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great! I have no experience weaving and want to teach it to my boys as a summer project. Kids Weaving makes it look extremely easy to get started but just as easy to get more advanced

[Catherine Stickann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have used this book in my Alpaca & Nature Day-Camps. It has wonderful projects, lovely pictures and is inspiring to my campers. I amproud to say I ve this book in my library.