Using plastic straws and yarn, young children can weave a bracelet or bookmark. Website includes detailed instruction on how to weave using soda straws and images showing the various steps.

A great resource for introducing different types of textiles and weavings to your students. A good amount of background information is included as well as a few simple learning activities.

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

This site from the Traditional Crafts of Japan site contains information on the art of weaving in Japan. It discusses the silk, the weaves, the loom and the future. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!

The "Weavings" section of this excellent website offers the following options for in-depth study: "Making and Dyeing Yarn", "Weavers and their Looms", "Chinchero Weaving", "Learning to Weave", and "Patterns of Chinchero". Click on a...