This rainbow wall hanging makes a cute addition to a child’s bedroom – just pick your favourite colours
You will need
- 3.15m rope or thick cord (about 1cm in diameter)
- Scissors
- 12 skeins embroidery thread in 6 colours (2 of each colour)
- Darning needle
- Cotton
Instructions
Step 1 Cut a 15cm length of rope and set aside – this will be the hanger. Divide the remaining rope into 6 x 50cm lengths.
Step 2 On a flat surface, make a rainbow shape by stacking the 6 pieces one above the other. Trim so ends are level with each other.
Step 3 Decide the order of your colours from the outer to the inner rope of the rainbow.
Step 4 Starting 5cm in from the end of 1 piece of rope, tie on the embroidery thread in your chosen colour with a knot. Then wind it along the length of the rope, stopping 5cm before the end. Finish with a knot. You may need to tie off and start with a new skein in the same colour if you run out.
Step 5 Repeat step 4, using a different colour for each of the 5 remaining ropes of the rainbow. Fray the exposed ends of each piece by gently loosening the fibres with your fingers or a needle.
Step 6 Take the 15cm piece of rope and wrap thread around it in one of the 6 colours. You do not need to leave any space at the ends.
Step 7 Lay out your finished coloured ropes in the rainbow shape. Thread a darning needle with cotton and sew the pieces together. A tacking stitch is suitable for this as you will display the finished rainbow with the stitched side against the wall.
Step 8 Take the 15cm piece of rope and stitch it to the back of the rainbow in a loop then hang your handiwork on the wall.
Created by: Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by: Mel Jenkins.
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