Wiggly Weavings

Multiply the wavy excitement of this easy wiggly weaving. Draw dramatic curls and swirls to top it off.

1. Under, over, under, over…by weaving pieces together, the overlapping pieces form a strong bond. Look around your home to see how many things are weavings—you might find Hopi baskets, Turkish rugs, placemats, even your clothes. Here’s an easy way to make your own mat by Wiggly Weaving with paper.

2. Tear irregular edges on black construction paper. Next, tear wavy slits up and down between the edges (or children age 4 and older can cut the paper). Tear colored paper into wagglily strips as long as the black paper.

3. To weave your woggily mat, start the first strip under the black paper. Slide it up through the first slit and then down under the next slit. Alternate, over and under, until the strip goes clear across the page.

4. With the next strip, start on top of the paper to go under and over in the opposite places from the first strip. Continue to alternate under and over until you fill the paper.

5. Secure the edges of your wiggly weaving strips with a Crayola® Glue Stick. Decorate your mat with Crayola Gel Marker designs such as swirls or wavy lines. If you like, fringe the edges for added drama.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Gel Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

"We put on some very wiggly songs so my kids’ bodies were going with the music."
Libby S., mother of twin 7-year-olds.

"The children were asked to be weave detectives at home. A basket weaver and a chair caner visited us to demonstrate their arts."
Odeyo B., kindergarten volunteer.

One of the most ancient of craft processes, woven fabric can be made out of plant fibers including cotton, flax, jute, and hemp or animal products such as silk and wool. Even hair is woven to make cloth.