Hexagon Weaving Loom Potholder (basic weave)
Step 2 - Tying
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.
New! Video Tutorial: Weaving a Hexagon Loom
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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 Loom Instructions Continue Below ↓
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| This is how your potholder will look after all intersections have been tied. You are ready to remove your piece from the loom and finish the edges. |  |
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