If you’ve ever admired woven wall art in cozy studios or boutique cafés, this is your chance to make your own version.

Using a simple cardboard loom, you’ll weave bits of yarn, ribbon, and even fabric scraps into tiny tapestries.

When you hang them from pieces of driftwood or small sticks, they instantly feel earthy and bohemian.

It’s a lovely weekend project for you or the kids, one that turns leftover yarn into small treasures worth displaying.

Materials Needed

• Driftwood sticks or small branches (6-8 inches long)
• Assorted yarn (varied textures and colors)
• Cardboard loom (6×8 inches or smaller)
• Twine or string for hanging
• Scissors and tape
• Plastic needle or tapestry needle

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut out a small cardboard loom and make evenly spaced notches (½ inch apart) along the top and bottom.

Step 2: Thread the warp yarn vertically across the loom, taping it at the back to keep it taut.

Step 3: Begin weaving your chosen yarn horizontally, over and under each warp string.

You can change colors or textures every few rows for visual contrast.

Step 4: Once your design reaches the top, carefully slide it off the loom and tie off the warp ends securely.

Step 5: Attach your weaving to a piece of driftwood by tying the top loops around it.

Step 6: Add a hanging string and trim the bottom for a neat or fringed look, depending on your style.

Tips:

You can use bits of lace, ribbon, or even old t-shirt strips for added texture.

Each mini weaving feels like a story told in yarn, no two ever come out the same, and that’s the beauty of it.