Weaving

In which cultures can we find weaving?

• In many cultures around the world.

• In only a few cultures around the world.

True or False? Weaving is a method of interlacing fabrics at right angles to create textiles.

• False.

• True.

How long has weaving been around?

• The last 200 hundred years.

• Up to hundreds and thousands of years ago.

Select all answers which describe a type of weaving.

• Knitting

• Crocheting

• Braiding

True or false? Weaving can also be used to make baskets.

• True.

• False.

What is the 'Warp' and 'Wheft' in weaving.

• Different types of yarn used for weaving.

• The name of the threads that tells you which direction they are woven in - horizontal (left to right) or vertical (up and down)

Which two of these definitions are correct?

• Warp - the yarn that runs up and down (horizontal)

• Warp - the yarn that runs diagonally

• Wheft - the yarn that runs left to right (vertical)

• Wheft - a type of yarn used for weaving.

What is a loom?

• An apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread.

• An apparatus for turning animal fur into yarn.

Which one is NOT a type of loom?

• Floor Loom

• Chair Loom

• Cardboard Loom

• Peg Loom

• Table Loom

Can we weave using paper?

• No.

• Yes.