When warping a cardboard loom, begin in the top left corner. Secure the warp thread to the back of your cardboard loom with a piece of masking tape—the tail should reach the middle of the board. Insert the thread into the first slit in the top left corner. Pull the warp thread to the bottom left corner and insert it into the first slit. Wrap the thread around the back of the cardboard loom and insert it into the next available top slit. [1] X Research source

Continue to wrap the warp thread around the cardboard loom. Insert the warp thread into the next available top slit, pull it down to the bottom, slide it into the next available bottom slit. Repeat. [2] X Research source

After you have inserted the warp thread into each slit, pull the warp thread to the back of the cardboard. Cut the warp thread so that the tail hits the middle of the cardboard loom. Secure the tail to the board with masking tape. To maintain the warp’s tension, secure each piece of warp thread to the back of the cardboard with masking tape. [3] X Research source

When weaving on a cardboard loom, you will need an assortment of springy wool, a tapestry needle, masking tape, and scissors. [4] X Research source

The weft yarn must be long enough to make several passes through the warp.

When weaving on a cardboard loom, you do not need to insert a dowel or create a shed.

When weaving on a cardboard loom, insert the warp thread with a needle. Thread the needle with the precut warp thread. Begin at the top right corner. Leave a 3” tail at the start of the first row. Weave under the first warp thread, over the second, under the third, over the fourth. Continue weaving the thread under and over the warp until you reach the end of the line. Each line will begin with an under and end with an over.

When the shed stick is inserted into the the warp, the gap between the top and bottom warp threads is called a shed. When weaving on a cardboard loom, you do not have to insert a shed stick.

When weaving the next line on a cardboard loom, turn the needle and go under the first warp thread and over the second. Be careful not to pull too tight! Continue to the end of the line—end the line with an over. Push the second row snug against the first row with your fingertips. [5] X Research source The second row should be snug against the first row.

When weaving on a cardboard loom, continue to create new lines. Turn the needle, go under the first warp, and over the last warp. Keep the lines snug. [6] X Research source

When you run out of thread while weaving on a cardboard loom, complete the current line and leave a 3” tail that will be woven back into the weave at the end. Thread the tapestry needle with a new piece of weft thread. Leave a 3” tail at the start of the next row. Pull the tapestry needle under the first warp, over the second, under the third. Continue to the end of the row. [7] X Research source You do not need to tie the two tails together. Use this method when changing colors or materials too!

When weaving on a cardboard loom, continue creating new rows until you have reached the bottom of the cardboard loom. [8] X Research source

If you would like to create thicker fringe, use the tapestry needle to thread a length of wool between each section of warp thread. Tie thread’s tool tails together close to the weave. Continue to insert wool until you are happy with the thickness of the fringe. [11] X Research source

2 pieces of wood ¾” x 1 ½” x 11” 2 pieces of wood ¾” x 1 ½” x 16" 8 pieces of dowel 5/16" x 1 ½” 1 piece of wood ¼” x 2" x 12" (This piece of wood can not bend. )

Sandpaper Wood glue Electric drill with 5/16” bit Clamp Small mallet or hammer

A piece of cardboard, cardstock, bookboard, or mounting board. A ruler Craft knife Scissors[13] X Research source