Yarn - Page 5 of 14

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.

The Yarn Cross Clip Challenge

Steps:

Take a large, flat piece of Cardboard. Use Masking Tape to secure it to a table.
Cut several long pieces of Yarn. Tape the ends to the edges of the cardboard.
Stretch the yarn in different directions so they stretch across the middle of the board.
Make sure the yarn pieces cross each other to create several X shapes.
Give your child a handful of Clothespins. Use Markers to draw a dot on each pin.
Challenge your child to find a spot where two pieces of yarn cross.
They must reach across the board and clip a clothespin exactly on that X.
Encourage them to keep their helper hand resting on the cardboard corner for stability.
Once all the X spots are clipped, see if they can un-clip them with one hand!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure the cardboard has smooth edges. Keep small clothespins away from younger children who might swallow them.

The Yarn Star Weaver

Steps:

Glue two craft sticks together in the shape of a cross.
Wait for the glue to dry so the sticks are sturdy.
Tie the end of your yarn to the center of the cross.
Wrap the yarn once around one stick, then move to the next.
Continue this wrapping pattern until the star reaches your desired size.
Use scissors to cut the yarn and tie a final knot to finish.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended while using scissors and glue. Ensure the craft sticks are smooth to prevent any small splinters.

The Royal Cardboard Cuff

Steps:

Help your child use scissors to cut a paper roll into three wide rings.
Use the hole puncher to make several holes around the edge of one ring.
Let your child decorate the cardboard rings with colorful markers.
Tie one end of the yarn to a hole on the ring.
Ask your child to thread the yarn through the other holes, adding beads as they go.
Tie a knot at the end to secure the royal cuff.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using scissors. Small beads are a choking hazard; keep them away from children who still put items in their mouths.