Yarn Day / Woven Wool Stars
Woven Wool Stars
Children wrap colourful wool around crossed sticks to make a woven star decoration, a craft found in many cultures.
How to run it
- Cross two sticks or pop sticks and tie them together in the centre.
- Wrap wool once around each stick in turn, moving around the cross.
- Change colours by tying on a new piece of wool.
- Tie off the end and add a hanging loop.
You will need
- sticks or pop sticks
- wool in several colours
- scissors
Make it easier or harderPre-tie the sticks for younger children; older children can use four sticks for an eight-point star.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Weaving patterns builds fine motor skills, focus and patience.
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