How To Finger Weave Wall Hanging

To end the tabby weave just string the yarn through the back of the loom.

How to finger weave wall hanging.

Grab both ends of the tassel and thread them through this loop. How to get started and the techniques involved in creating a stunning wall hanging. Lift the threads up through the warp with your finger to create a small loop. 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.

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. 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. To hide them take one end and thread it through the eye of your knitting needle.

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 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. Hang up and admire. Finishing your wall hanging.

There are a few ways to do this you can cut the top warp loops then the bottom ones weaving in the bottom ones and using the top to tie your hanging to a rod or stick. Keep weaving until you have about 12 rows. Lift up and pull to tighten your tassel and then tug down into position. 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.

Repeat with all hanging ends until everything is secured and hidden. 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. Use the needle to thread it through a stitch on the back of your weaving.