Child Potholder Loom Directions
The child's loop loom for making pot holders has been around for many years. Old looms were made with metal. Modern-day looms may be made from either metal or plastic. The pot holder loop looms and pot holder loops can be purchased at local hobby and craft stores. Basic weaving knowledge will be learned by any child or individual creating a pot holder on a loop loom.
Instructions
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Place a fabric pot holder loop over the peg on one side of the loom. Pull it directly across the loom and place the loop on the matching peg. Repeat until all pegs this direction have loops attached.
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Place a fabric loop on one end of the empty peg side. Weave the loop by going over the top of the first stretched loop, under the second, over the third and repeat until the fabric loop in your hand stretches across the loom. Place the end of the loop over the peg directly across from the starting point.
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Place a new fabric loop over the next empty peg. Weave the loop, this time going under the first stretched loop, over the second, under the third and repeat across the all the stretched loops until finished. Place the loop on the empty peg directly across from the starting point.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all pegs have been used, alternating the start of the weaving over or under for each repetition. Use your fingers to pull each woven loop toward the last loop woven to keep the weaving tight.
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Finish the edges using a crochet hook. Start in any corner and, keeping the pot holder on the loom as much as possible, place a loop on the crochet hook. Place the second loop on the crochet hook in front of the last one. Pull the first loop over the second loop and drop it off the crochet hook. The second loop will be on the crochet hook. Place the next loop in line on the crochet hook and pull the last loop over the top of it and drop it off the hook.
Repeat the process for the remainder of the loops. The last loop on the crochet hook will be stretched out 2 inches. Tie a knot as close to the pot holder as possible to secure the weaving.
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Tips & Warnings
Try and keep the loops on the loom as you finish the sides with the crochet hook. This is not always possible because of the looping material, but keeping the loops on the pegs will help ensure they stay in order as the edge of the pot holder is finished.
Colored or patterned themes can be used for making pot holders. Separate enough loops of the desired colors to be placed on the pegs. Loop pot holders can be machine washed with everyday laundry. Loop potholders make excellent gifts.
