Did you learn how to weave a potholder when you were a kid, with those colorful polyester loops on a simple little loom? Well, potholder weavings have come a long way. They’re still easy to make, but with all the options for loops these days, they’re way cuter.

Last time I talked about these kind of weavings on a potholder loom, I went through the history of potholder weavings, all the ends of outs of what you would need to get started, the various types of looms available, etc. But today, I wanted to share how to actually make a potholder weaving from one of these inexpensive looms.

I taught a couple of classes on this very subject to elementary school kids recently (age 4-12) and they were able to grasp the concept pretty quickly. So you know the process will be easy-to-follow. But more importantly, it’s fun, only requires two items to get started, and you can have a completed potholder weaving in less than an hour. It’s addictive, I promise!

So, if you’re looking for a way to keep your hands busy and try out a different creative activity, or just a project to zone out on while  watching tv, click through for the tutorial.

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