Weaving a Wall Hanging - There’s nothing better than getting creative indoors on a dark, rainy day. And we just happen to have the perfect project for that. Weaving is totally trendy right now, and you can make a cute wall hanging in no time. In this blog, you’ll find tips and tricks for the best stitches. So keep reading! and spruce up your home with one of these trendy ornaments!
You see them hanging everywhere in department stores and home decor shops: trendy wall hangings made from a variety of materials. Of course, we can make them ourselves, so we got to work with our loom. After all, isn’t it much more fun to make your own wall hanging? Choose different types of yarn, a variety of colors, and experiment with different stitches!
Video Tutorial: Weaving a Wall Hanging
In the video below, Elianne explains all the stitches step by step.
Would you like to make a wall hanging, too? Then shop for the complete wall hanging weaving kit. It includes all the materials you need to weave this beautiful wall hanging.
The package includes:
1 ball of DROPS Polaris 01
1 ball of DROPS Eskimo 14 and 53
1 ball of DROPS Nepal 517
1 ball of Durable Glam 2172
1 ball of Phildar Phil Looping, color 1, or DROPS Andes, color 100
1 ball of Phildar Phil Coton 2 49
1 ball of Yarn and Colors Fabulous 003
Other tools & supplies:
- loom
- weaving needles
- a smooth, sanded branch
Tips and Tricks for Making a Wall Hanging
When doing weaving for a wall hanging, you can create endless combinations. You can experiment with different stitches, colors, and types of yarn. The best part, of course, is that you can make it exactly the way you want. Here are some tips for making your wall hanging.
- Phildar Phil Coton 2 is an excellent yarn for making your chain stitches
- It's better to cut your working threads a little too long than too short
- Choose yarns of different thicknesses for a playful effect
- Vary your stitches and don't be afraid to experiment on your own
- Fringes and pom-poms add the finishing touch to your wall hanging
- Trim the fringes into any shape you like: straight, pointed, or wavy!
The design is by Elianne!