tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302664325630064949.post6583845543168935442..comments2023-08-30T01:19:20.017-07:00Comments on Hands, Head 'n Heart in the Artroom: Weaving in the Artroom - No Muss, No Fuss!Nancie Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02351651846274437455noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302664325630064949.post-19338433564923406142011-05-21T01:33:50.862-07:002011-05-21T01:33:50.862-07:00There are a few things that I've found to help...There are a few things that I've found to help speed the process along:<br /><br />1. 6" weaving needles for those who have demonstrated using 3" needles safely. <br /><br />2.Using 2 pieces of yarn in the needle at one time. The eye of the needle is large enough for 2 pieces of regular weight knitting yarn & using 2 colors in the needle at the same time can provide a new texture look and fill space twice as fast.<br /><br />I agree that some kids fall behind because it takes them longer to grasp the concept of the weaving pattern. The slower students have to sit at a table with me until they demonstrate proficiency. Most prefer to stay because it's quieter & it's easier to concentrate.<br /><br />I try to slow down those who grasped the tabby weave process quickly by teaching them another technique such as egyptian knot, soumak or rya knot. Those are more time intensive and just doing a few rows can give the other students time to catch up. Provides more interest to the weaving as well...<br /><br />My biggest problem this year is I just ran out of time. Usually I allow 6 - 8 class periods from start to finish but only had time for 4 - 5 weeks this year...Nancie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351651846274437455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302664325630064949.post-70030758941604454152011-05-20T21:52:40.725-07:002011-05-20T21:52:40.725-07:00I've made pouches with this same method with 5...I've made pouches with this same method with 5th graders - the kids LOVE it but the only problem is getting them all done together. Some kids are so SLOW with weaving. Finishing them is always the biggest challenge. I haven't done them for a while but I'm inspired. I have plenty of yarn, so next year for sure!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482775924810462890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302664325630064949.post-57322860805458612102011-05-18T08:05:29.420-07:002011-05-18T08:05:29.420-07:00How about I take some pix of the finishing process...How about I take some pix of the finishing process? I have at least 1 student who should finish in the next week so I'll post the steps. The teacher does most of the finishing simply because it would add another 2 - 3 classes to the project if you had to teach the process to 3rd graders. Older kids could do it up on their own, tho...Nancie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351651846274437455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302664325630064949.post-52166114144056566452011-05-18T04:00:47.387-07:002011-05-18T04:00:47.387-07:00So,the folding allows for a little flap at the top...So,the folding allows for a little flap at the top? I've done bags, but not like this. How do you get them off of the cardboard? Tutorial, please?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142817054375318711noreply@blogger.com