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Woven Bookmark in Autumn Colors

Age: 13+ years · Time: 1.5–2 hours · Level: Challenging

Materials

stiff cardboard, 3 × 8.5 in, yarn in 3–4 autumn colors, blunt plastic needle or tapestry needle with a rounded tip, scissors, ruler and pencil, tape.

Steps

1. Mark lines every 5/16 in along the short ends of the cardboard and cut small notches at the marks.
2. Wind the warp yarn around the cardboard through the notches and tape the ends on the back.
3. Thread the needle with weft yarn and weave over–under across the warp.
4. Weave back the other way under–over. Push the rows close together with your fingers.
5. Change colors every 1/2 to 3/4 in. Leave loose ends hanging on the back.
6. Cut the warp threads on the back, tie them in pairs, and secure the ends.
7. Tie a tassel to one end.