Tartan Weaving

Craft your own simple woven Tartan patterns! Tartan, a fabric characterised by intersecting horizontal and vertical bands in assorted colours forming rectangular designs, can be easily recreated.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

15 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Tartan Weaving

Top Tip

You can try this technique with wool, paper, and other materials.

How to Make

Step 1

Tartan Weaving

Firstly, fold a piece of red A4 card in half and cut along the fold to make the card A5. Cut along the 2 short edges with zig zag or wiggle pattern scissors. Stick the card to cardboard.

Step 2

Tartan Weaving

Stick one end of the yellow ribbon to the back and wrap it around leaving even space between. Begin weaving green ribbon under and over the yellow ribbon. Leave space between so you can see the red underneath.

Step 3

Tartan Weaving

Lastly, wrap thin green ribbon around the weave to create a tartan effect.