ROUND WOODEN WEAVING FRAME - 68 GROOVES (22cm) ~ GLUCKSKAFER

A wonderful way to introduce children to the traditional craft of weaving with this round weaving frame by Gluckskafer.

Weaving for children, encourages fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. It strengthens muscles for pincer grip and is a physical exploration of spatial concepts.
Using a darning needle, the weft is woven in and out and around. The effect is lovely, and children will enjoy producing pot holders, dolls house rugs and other useful objects. Weaving is a highly tactile experience and a fun, creative Waldorf handwork activity. It is taught in Waldorf Schools worldwide from around the age of 6 and projects can range from beginner to advanced.

Children will love getting creative with this loom, and don’t be confined to yarn – try experimenting with strips of different fabrics, or even natural materials such as grasses and stems.

Finished weavings can be displayed as wall hangings, placemats and works of art. Weaving is a therapeutic craft that can be picked up easily and keeps little hands busy.

Wool is not included. Yarn/weft sold separately.

It is of a high quality and sustainably made in Europe from wood with natural, safe and non-toxic water-based finish. 68 grooves to secure your weft and comes with a blunt weaving needle.

Size: Frame is 22 cm in diameter.

Age: 4

Composition: sustainable timber with non-toxic water based finish

Made in Germany

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Established over 60 years ago, Gluckskafer was a small family run toy business located in the south of Germany. It was founded by Manfred Käfer, whose personal commitment to the good of all children is not only reflected by his entrepreneurial accomplishment but by being a father of 6 wonderful children. Now owned by Nic Toys, Gluckskafer are renown around the world for their beautiful wooden toys that allow for creative play and child directed free play, encouraging imagination and natural development for themselves. Gluckskafer have a strong environmental commitment and only use selected wood, mainly beech and maple, from European forests certified for sustainable forestry according to FSC / PEFC standards.