Framed Weaving ~ Monthly Crafty Destash Challenge

Kristie Hudson

7 years ago

Today I’m using leftover yarn & a previous project to create a framed weaving. I started this frame with macrame {which you can see in this post} but I didn’t like the results. Sometimes projects take a different direction even after you think your finished!

Every month, a group of bloggers challenge each other to create a new craft or project from their own stash of goodies! Rules are to use mostly things from your stash & up to $10 in extra supplies if needed. Check out some awesome creations you might be able to make from your own stash! #CraftRoomDestashChallenge

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The First Project

This is what I made with my $1 frame the first time~>

I’d planned on adding more later, but I just wasn’t digging it! I decided to go in a different direction & use some yarn left over from other projects. There were hooks in the frame from the first project, but I didn’t have anymore. I decided to add staples instead of more hooks.

One staple in between each hook would give me what I needed. Since this stapler likes to be level to work, I used a board to even things out!

I added two rows of staples on the other end, in line with the eyes & staples on the opposite side.

I used a screwdriver to pry the staples up a bit, so I can run yarn through them.

Stringing the Yarn

I’m using mercerized #4 cotton yarn for this part. It’s smoother than regular cotton yarn.

Using a large needle I went back and forth through each set of staples/eyes 4 times. Tying a knot at the end helps keep the yarn from slipping.

Once the yarn was tied off, I hammered the staples back in to secure the yarn. Now I’m ready to weave!

I used the large needle to weave different yarns between the gray yarn. You just need to make sure to go the opposite way every other set so the yarn is secured.

I did my best to keep up with the ends and outs, but sometimes I got a little off track. That’s okay because I’m not looking for perfection!

This was a little time consuming & was easier to do on a flat surface.

Even though I kind of liked the extra yarn hanging on the side, it really needs a trim. It also needs to be secured to keep it from falling apart.

I secured the yarn with two rows of staples on each side, making sure to pull the yarn tight. I also hammered the staples in further & knotted the yarn ends.