Tips and Tricks for Weaving on Your Cricket Loom /
A Cottolin Picnic Roll-up
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for this thing, even if it’s only entertainment for your kids. You could also use a fringe twister, or manually twist or braid some lengths of yarn. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even use an inkle loom to make some very cool ties.
I used a bit of the cottolin and also some 3/2 pearl cotton from my stash to create my ties. The final length of each tie was about 20”, and this was just the right amount to wrap up a fork, spoon and knife of average size. I hand-stitched the cord at its mid-point to the center point of the seam on the non-pocket side, stitching it on the outside/underside of the mat.
And there you have it. Simply pop your silverware in the pocket; start rolling from the pocket edge until you meet the opposite side of your mat, and tie to secure. The fun thing is that once unwrapped, you have a nice little picnic size placemat or napkin. Double duty.
Happy Weaving!
-- Melissa
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