How To Finger Weave Wall Hanging

Hang up and admire.

How to finger weave wall hanging.

Keep weaving until you have about 12 rows. Ensure your weaving has been compressed down with your fingers and you have a least 5 6 cm of warp left at the top so you can tie around your rod. This section is called a heading and serves as an anchor point for the rest of the weave images above isn t necessarily the beginning but it serves the same purpose. To end the tabby weave just string the yarn through the back of the loom.

Turn your loom over and pull all of the hanging ends toward the back. Layer your threads on top of each other and then weave your threads under 2 warps. Use the needle to thread it through a stitch on the back of your weaving. Alternatively you can cut and weave in the bottom loops but keep the top loops whole and run a rod or stick through for hanging.

How to get started and the techniques involved in creating a stunning wall hanging. Lift up and pull to tighten your tassel and then tug down into position. Lift the threads up through the warp with your finger to create a small loop. Finishing your wall hanging.

You could also use a natural branch to hang your weave from if you prefer as long as what you use is a few inches wider then your weave. Grab both ends of the tassel and thread them through this loop. This centuries old craft is surprisingly straightforward to learn and not only can the finished results be beautiful it s just the sort of soothing and calming thing to do in front of the telly. Trim the excess ends.

To finish on a peg loom take the top warp loops off the pegs front notches and put the dowel or metal rod that you will hang the weave through the loops. Once you have completed your weave it is very important to do the final row of double half hitch knots. Better homes and gardens presenter tara dennis shows you how to weave a gorgeous wall hanging.