Yarn - Page 5 of 14

The Silver Pan Web Weaver

Steps:

Use markers to draw ten dots around the rim of the pan.
Use a pencil to poke a hole through each dot.
Tie one end of the yarn to the first hole.
Thread the yarn across the pan to another hole.
Continue until the silver web is finished!

Safety Tip:
Poking holes with a pencil requires steady hands. Always supervise your child to prevent any pokes to the skin.

The Fuzzy Cardboard Letter Wrap

Steps:

Use a marker to draw a large, chunky letter on a piece of cardboard.
Help your child use scissors to cut the letter out.
Tape the end of a long piece of yarn to the back of the cardboard letter.
Show your child how to wrap the yarn around and around the letter.
Encourage them to use their helper hand to turn the cardboard while the other hand wraps.
Once the letter is fully covered in fuzzy yarn, tape the end to the back.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they are using scissors or handling long pieces of yarn.

The Woven Stick Bridge

Steps:

Cut a long, narrow rectangle from a piece of sturdy cardboard.
Glue several craft sticks across the rectangle, leaving small gaps.
Wait for the glue to dry until the sticks are very firm.
Tie a piece of colorful yarn to the first craft stick.
Weave the yarn over the first stick and under the second one.
Continue the pattern until you reach the end of the bridge.
Use markers to draw a scene with water under the bridge.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they use scissors or handle yarn.

The Hanger Bead Elevator

Steps:

Use your scissors to cut three pieces of yarn, each about twelve inches long.
Tie the top of each piece of yarn to the bottom bar of the hanger.
Slide one large bead onto the bottom of each piece of yarn.
Tie a big knot at the bottom of the yarn so the beads stay on.
Have your child use a clothespin to pinch the bead and the yarn together.
Challenge them to slide the clothespin and bead all the way up to the top!
Ask them to move the bead back down slowly without letting it drop.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during this activity as small beads are a choking hazard.

The Winding Cup Runner

Steps:

Use your scissors to poke a small hole in the center of the paper cup’s bottom.
Cut a long piece of yarn, roughly ten to fifteen feet in length.
Thread one end of the yarn through the hole in your paper cup.
Use masking tape to secure the starting end of the yarn to a stable chair.
Wind the yarn through the room, looping it around furniture to create a twisty path.
Tape the other end of the yarn to a final destination, like a door handle.
Challenge your child to slide the cup along the yarn from start to finish!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required. Keep the yarn path clear of sharp corners. Never leave long yarn pieces unattended to prevent accidents.