Hexagon Rectangle Weaving Loom Placemat (basic weave)
Step 2 - Tying
This is step 2, the tying process for creating a placemat using a hexagon rectangle weaving loom and yarn.
This step is a bit more tedious than weaving, but once you get the hang of it, it is very easy. It is also a lot of fun to try contrasting colors and different fibers of yarn than used when weaving in step 1.
I use a yarn needle when tying, but you may also use a tying shuttle. All of the tying is done on the back, so don't worry if your piece looks a bit messy during this step.
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| Begin at the first cross section closest to the start peg. Thread your yarn down through the top hole (#1) and up through the hold directly opposite of it(#2). Tye these two strings together. Moving in a star like pattern and following the numbers in the photo to the right, tye each intersection.* |  |
| *Note: When threading the yarn down through hole #1 and then up through hole #2, thread your needle through the loop before pulling snug. The same should be done for each set (down #3, up #4, through the loop, pull snug; down #5, up #6, through the loop, pull snug) |  |
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Hexagon Rectangle Loom Instructions Continue Below ↓
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| Continue tying the intersections all the way around the loom. The diagram on the right shows how to move from one intersection to the next. |  |
| This is how the back of your placemat will look after all intersections have been tied. |  |
| This is how the front of your placemat will look after all intersections have been tied. You are now ready to remove your piece from the loom and finish the edges. |  |
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Step 3 (Finishing) >> |