I stand by that title, this really is the easy and cheap too, but still a super cute 4th of July craft . We used felt but you could use fabric if you have it on hand. My son was busy playing knights with his grandparents visiting from Texas but I think he could have made this with me. It’s a great patterning lesson, though I would guess most 5 and under would tire of it after a few minutes so make this a group endeavor if need be.
- Gather your materials. You will need a paper plate, scissors, and three sheets of felt in red, white and blue.
- Cut your felt into strips ours were about 8 inches long.
- Cut the middle out of your paper plate.
- Start tying – doing a simple double knot.
- Continue the pattern all the way around.
Amanda says
LOVE this idea! what a fantastic craft for my almost 5 year old who is obsessed with everything red white and blue!
Janelle Phipps says
Thank you for your ideas. I love your blog.
Lori says
It also looks like a great way for my daughter to practice making knots, but while having Fun! Love it! (Not sure why this is all caps)
Laura@art4littlehands says
easy is right. I love it. I will be doing this with my kids soon. Great idea. I love the ease of it.
Jillian says
i think I will make one today!
Carolyn @ Mama's Little Muse says
Love it! Great way to teach kids how to tie basic knots!
Angell @ Passionate and Creative Homemaking says
I just featured your patriotic stuff on my blog 🙂
http://passionateandcreativehomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/06/friday-finds-new.html
admin says
Thank you!!
Jane @ Mama Pea Pod says
Love it, will put it on our summer bucket list – perfect for our almost-5-year-old!
admin says
Yes – my son and I will be making another this year as part of his learn to tie his shoes project!
Chris says
This would be super perf as a bracelet it you used the stretchy bracelet string and ties them on there! (: