Imagine a tiny forest where every creature is made of yarn and laughter. That’s the feeling you get from this delightful weaving project.

Using soft threads and felt accents, you can craft pigs, owls, fish, or any character your imagination dreams up.

The process is calming and a little magical, wrapping, gluing, and watching each piece come alive.

It’s a wonderful art idea for kids, but adults will find the same quiet joy in it too.

Materials Needed

• Cardboard or wooden square bases (about 4” × 4”)
• Yarn in bright and pastel colors
• Felt scraps for details (ears, noses, wings)
• Googly eyes or buttons
• Glue stick, scissors, and yarn needle

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut notches along the top and bottom edges of your base and thread yarn vertically to create your loom.

Step 2: Begin weaving yarn horizontally, alternating colors as you go. You keep it snug but not too tight.

Step 3: Once finished, add felt shapes for ears or wings and glue on eyes to build your animal’s face.

Step 4: Tie off loose ends and attach a yarn loop to hang your finished creature.

Step 5: Line them up together for a cheerful display, your own little yarn zoo!