Straw weaving

OK, who would have thought you could use straws to weave!? Seriously, straw weaving is such a cool concept! The straws make it quick and easy to weave a fun bracelet, necklace or hairband. And all you need is yarn, straws and tape! This is such a great craft for older kids and tweens. My 7 and 9 year old daughters really enjoy it... although, they're still a little young to do it completely on their own. They need a little bit of my help to get things set up and to tie off the ends. But with…

Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).

Straw weaving is a great way to make bright chunky bracelets that are perfect for the kids.

Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).

Weaving develops motor skills and creativity. This particular technique using straws also teaches resourcefulness. Take advantage of this learning opportunity and teach your kids this neat trick!

Use drinking straws to weave yarn friendship bracelets!

Check out these simple instructions for straw weaving and teach your child how to make these fun bracelets. Great for gift giving!

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When I was putting together our camp crafts roundup the other day, it got me thinking about all of the crafty things I used to do when I was a kid. One of my favorite things to do was weaving on a drinking straw loom, a project I learned in girl scouts. The result is […]