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Step 1: Create the Loom

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 ute twine (8 yards)
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 clipboard
 ruler

 scissors

 yarn (assorted colors) The strings on a loom are Pull both ends tight and tie them
called the warp. To create the together in a double knot on the
 plastic yarn needle warp, wrap the twine around back of the clipboard. Trim
the excess twine.
a clipboard 12 times, leaving
Styling: Andrea Debbink Illustrations: Monika Roe  wool roving
 fork
an 8-inch tail at each end.
 wooden dowel (10 inches
long)

Step 2: Add Tassels

1. 2. 3.

For each tassel, cut three Slide the yarn bundle under Bring the two ends of the yarn
pieces of yarn that are each the warp threads so it’s centered bundle through the loop so the
12 inches long. Gather them in the space between the first ends are facing you. Pull gently
together in a bundle. two warp threads. Pull the yarn to tighten. Repeat steps 1–3 to
up through the threads to form make more tassels, moving on
a loop. to the next two warp threads
each time.
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